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I have had deep-tissue massages that have left serious bruises, but barely made a dent in my tight muscles. I have also had Swedish massages that felt like I was being tickled for 60 minutes no matter how many times I told the massage therapist to increase the pressure. Recently, I went to see a massage therapist who has studied the Hendrickson Method (formerly called orthopedic massage, but so Read more
If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more
Many a runner has been sidelined by knee pain caused by the iliotibial band (aka the ITB). But knowing how to deal with this long band of fascia, which runs down the outside of the thigh from the pelvis to just below the shin, can help keep an injury at bay. Knowledge is power, and we want to help keep you on the road. First off, fascia is a stiff connective tissue (like tendons and ligaments) Read more
Not sure how to get started on Spring cleaning? LearnVest shares the cleaning tasks you should tackle first. The phrase “Spring cleaning” evokes images of turning the house inside out, scouring every corner, and banishing every last particle of dust. But let’s be real: it’s hard to find the time for scouring, much less banishing. And your time is valuable. Keeping that in mind, we’ve Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're anything like me, your workout waves come in (short) fits and starts. At least you're doing something — that's how I rationalize it. On the downside, that may mean that you get overzealous during exercise phases. It's great to keep moving, but overshooting your fitness level — or even hitting the gym Read more
When you first have a baby, it's hard not to get swept up in the joy and excitement, and going overboard on purchases is usually a given. Granted, there are many items your baby doesn't really need, but there are a handful of products that are best to buy new. Here's what you should refrain from borrowing, or from buying used or secondhand to keep your baby happy, healthy, and most of all, safe! Read more
Do you know what's in your medicine cabinet? A recent report in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that while over-the-counter medicine use is prevalent, many people don't know much about the active ingredients in popular painkillers like Advil and Tylenol. When asked about the difference between common pain relief brands, most of the study's participants didn't know what was in Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Minor moves that offer major benefits for your mind and body By Alyssa Shaffer, Prevention Brush and Floss Health boost: Cut risk of head and neck cancer by 400 Percent Take good care of your smile and you'll have more than just white teeth to show for it. New research from Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Read more
When it comes to preventing unwanted pregnancies, it's nice to have options — including nonhormonal methods like condoms or IUDs. And even though many women opt for the pill, there are tons of brands out there. New research, however, adds more evidence to the idea that some pills come with higher risk. Papers published in the British Medical Journal show newer pills with the synthetic hormone Read more
The forthcoming Sedu Icon Privé hair dryer sets records in more ways than one. Not only does the $700 dryer hit new heights in retail pricing, it also features a few additional impressive numbers. More than seven years in the making, the lightweight dryer weighs just over one pound, has 18 temperature speeds, and uses 70 percent less electricity than other dryers. The main attractions for Read more
