A Bad Night's Sleep: Bad For Your Heart?


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Poor Sleep Habits Lead to Poor Cardiovascular Health

As if you needed another reason to get your Zs, a new study released this week reveals that poor sleep patterns are bad for your heart. More specifically, the researchers from the Duke University Medical Center found that poor sleep habits take a higher toll on women's cardiovascular health than men's. The study followed 210 middle-age men and women who had no history of sleep problems, though Read more

10 Bad Habits of Tech Users (and How to Break Them)


Updated 03/28/12 10:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bad Tech Habits of Geeks

As we get overwhelmed with work, kids, school, extracurricular activities, and social events, it's easy to forget about the maintenance and health of our tech . . . and ourselves. Since Spring is the time to refresh your home, it's also the perfect time to refresh your habits where your tech is concerned. Are you guilty of these 10 bad habits? Find out what they are, and how to turn things around Read more

The 5 Worst Habits That Damage Your Immune System


Updated 12/17/11 7:19 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The 5 Worst Things You Do to Your Immune System

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Kick these surprising habits to keep colds, flu and other bugs at bay. By The Editors of Prevention.com Staying healthy isn't just about using hand sanitizer and avoiding coughing co-workers. It turns out some pretty surprising daily habits — like how you fight with your husband or whether you stay up late for Read more

Rest Up! Study Suggests Sleepy People Eat More


Updated 04/01/11 9:01 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Sleepy People Eat More

People who sleep less, eat more — about 300 calories more per day. A Columbia University study looked at the eating habits of sleep-deprived individuals and found that not only do they eat more, but they also choose unhealthy foods. Thirteen men and 13 women were kept in a controlled environment for six days at a time on two separate occasions. During one visit they were allowed nine hours of Read more

Recession Stress Takes Its Toll on Your Teeth


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Recession Stress Takes Its Toll on Your Teeth

The jaw is no stranger to stress, and reports of clenched jaws and teeth grinding are up. Our country's economic woes are taking a toll on our teeth and more and more folks are clenching their jaws. Known scientifically as bruxism, clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth in your sleep can lead to serious dental damage: cracked teeth due to premature wearing of your chompers. No wonder the Read more