Men vs. Women: Heart Disease


Updated 05/29/07 7:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Men vs. Women: Heart Disease

It is never too early to understand the ways of the heart and I am not talking about love. Here's a question for you to see how much you know about the implications of heart disease for women. True or False: More women than men die of heart disease each year in the United States. To see the answer read more Read more

Why Christy Turlington Isn't Celebrating Mother's Day


Updated 05/03/12 12:56 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christy Turlington No Mothers Day

Did you know that a woman dies every 90 seconds from pregnancy complications and 90 percent of those deaths are preventable? It's serious stuff, and an issue that's become Christy Turlington's life passion. Today Turlington, supermodel, wife to Edward Burns, mom to Grace and Finn, and founder of Every Mother Counts, an advocacy group that's working to reduce the global maternal mortality rate, Read more

5 Strange Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy


Updated 02/13/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Surprising Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! This sweet treat may also boost brainpower, help you relax, and more! By Mara Betsch, Prevention Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates — and making them a regular treat throughout the year. A recent study found that those consuming the highest levels of chocolate had a 37 Read more

Why New Yorkers Live Longer Than the Rest of the US


Updated 01/05/12 5:02 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

The Secret to New York City's High Life Expectancy Rate

Well here's a new year's shocker for you — The Annual Summary of Vital Statistics has just announced that New York City has surpassed national figures with its all-time high life expectancy of 80.6 years. That's right, New Yorkers are living longer than ever before, and not only that, but they are living, on average, two years longer than the rest of the country. "By investing in health care Read more

Liya Kebede Named L'Oréal's Newest Ambassador


Updated 06/22/11 6:08 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Liya Kebede Is L'Oreal's Newest Spokeswoman 2011-06-21 10:20:13

Model, actress, and philanthropist Liya Kebede has just been announced as L'Oréal's latest global brand ambassador, joining stars like Freida Pinto, Gwen Stefani, and Jennifer Lopez among the beauty brand's spokeswomen. Liya has served as a goodwill ambassador for the World Health Organization and has also founded the Liya Kebede Foundation, a group that works to reduce maternal and child Read more