DrSugar Answers: Sweating Out a Cold?


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 9 comments

A Doctor Offers Tips on Exercising After Sugery

DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions. Hey DrSugar, What's the truth behind "sweating out a cold"? Sometimes when I am sick, people suggest that I go for a run or something to sweat it out, but it seems like my body is a little weak and that's the last thing I should be doing. Is this just a myth or is there any truth to "sweating out" sickness? Thanks! – Miss Myth To see what Read more

Hysteria Director Tanya Wexler Talks Vibrators, Faking It, and Duck Sex


Updated 05/25/12 1:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hysteria Director Interview

Don't be shy . . . It's time to talk sex toys! And Hysteria director Tanya Wexler is writing us a prescription for pleasure. Tanya's film — what she calls "the vibrator movie you can bring your mom to" — is in limited release and stars Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Rupert Everett. When working on a romantic comedy that centers around the invention of the vibrator, you end up with some Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

Natural Selection: Egg Cycle Method May Be the Natural Way to Predetermine Baby's Gender


Updated 03/01/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Natural Way to Predetermine Baby's Sex

"Now you can try for a girl!" Those were the first words out of a friends' mouth after I gave birth to my second baby boy. Though I was taken aback at the time, I've come to expect it. I've been stopped by strangers on the street who seem to think I need to add a baby of the opposite gender to my brood in order for it to be complete. And it appears that I'm not alone. Earlier this year, while Read more

Overdid It on the Chili, Wings, and Beer? How to Get Heartburn Relief


Updated 02/06/12 6:44 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Relieve Heartburn

In terms of calories consumed in one day, the Super Bowl Sunday spread is only bested by the Thanksgiving feast. Being that the game comes but once a year, many sports fans go all out, consuming a variety of spicy snacks — chili, buffalo wings, salsa — along with beer, pizza, and dips. All that food can lead to digestive disaster. If you're suffering from heartburn, here's how to get Read more

Do Popular Weight-Loss Diets Work?


Updated 03/05/12 6:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Which Diets Work?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. There's a mountain of evidence that suggests that fad diets don't function as permanent weight-loss solutions. So why do we continue to flock toward them when we know they're not very effective? After rounding up the top 10 searched diet plans on Yahoo! and noticing that almost every single one was a fad Read more

5 Can't-Fail Winter Skin Care Tips


Updated 01/27/12 6:37 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Treat Dry Skin This Winter

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Just because you're showing less skin during the colder months doesn't mean you can skimp on a proper skin-care regimen. Dr. Mitchell Chasin, medical director of the Reflections Center for Skin and Body, tells us his top tips for keeping yours hydrated and healthy all season long. Tip #1: Find a body wash that Read more

Speak Up: What Exercise Myth Did You Believe For a Long Time?


Updated 05/09/11 8:57 AM · Posted by · 18 comments

Popular Myths About Exercise

Recently while at my neighborhood nail salon, I overheard a group of medical school students in heated discussion about whether or not to exercise. "I don't have time," one said, and after everyone agreed another added, "And after all, if you start building muscle and stop exercising, all that muscle turns into fat anyway. I'd rather just not start!" Even these future doctors didn't know that Read more

4 Scary Sunburn Myths Revealed


Updated 06/14/11 11:27 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Sunburn Myths and Facts Revealed

We're excited to share this enlightening article from Allure: The next time you're hanging out at the beach, you might want to watch what you say about sunscreen, or at least speak a little softer—you never know, a beauty editor might be lounging next to you, hanging on your every word. Case in point: I recently got back from vacation in Mexico, and after a week of relaxing at the beach and in Read more

Pill Woes: Women Are Getting Pregnant to Avoid Getting Fat


Updated 08/18/11 1:38 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Does the Pill Make You Fat?

According to a new report, concern about weight gain is one of the biggest reasons women quit taking the pill. Then some of these women are getting pregnant, which is a bit counterproductive if you're trying to not pack on the pounds. But the myth that the pill causes weight gain is just that, a myth, fueled by horror stories and false information, says the lead author of the paper. Studies show Read more