You Asked: Are Popping and Cracking Joints Harmful?


Updated 04/12/09 8:42 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Popping and Cracking Joints Doing Yoga

Hi FitSugar, I got a yoga DVD recently and I like it a lot, but every time I do some of the workouts, my joints tend to crack and pop a lot! It doesn't hurt, it actually feels kind of good the same way cracking your knuckles feels, but I'm worried I might be hurting myself without even knowing it. I'm fairly flexible with a dance and martial arts background, but yoga is stretching me in new and Read more

Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?


Updated 04/08/09 6:20 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?

In order to answer this question, we first need to talk about arthritis. It's the name for a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints. Here are some examples: Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune diseases in which the body is attacking itself. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection. Gouty arthritis is caused when uric acid crystals get Read more

5 Fitness Games to Help You Burn Off Holiday Bulge


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Best Fitness Video Games

The family binging events are over, so now it's time to talk resolutions and fighting off some of that bulge you may have picked up during the holiday season. Good news is there are plenty of ways to burn some calories without spending half an afternoon in the gym. Fire up your favorite gaming console and pop in one of these titles that will have you working up a sweat in no time. Your Shape Read more

Global Pantry: Black Garlic


Updated 12/11/11 5:12 PM · Posted by Padma Lakshmi · 5 comments

Black Garlic Recipes

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Padma Lakshmi! The host of the Emmy-winning Top Chef, writer, and designer started Padma Lakshmi, a social networking site that celebrates our favorite topics, including food adventures, recipes, and party planning. She'll be dishing up goodies for us here on YumSugar monthly! Today, Padma offers her thoughts on the specialty ingredient known Read more

Don't Pop or Lock These: Mind Your Elbows


Updated 11/15/11 2:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Avoid Hyperextending Your Elbows During Exercises

Unless an instructor or trainer calls you out, most people don't pay attention to what's happening with their elbows. When straightening your elbows during weight-bearing exercises, have you noticed if you unintentionally hyperextend them? You'll know that you have hyperextended elbows if your joint extends beyond 180 degrees when completely straightened. Going to the hyperextended place means Read more

21 Perfect Pizzas From Coast to Coast


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Best Pizzas in the US

Call it a 21-pie salute to the best pizzas our country has to offer. In honor of National Pizza Month, we've teamed up with our expert taste testers in NYC, Chicago, LA, and San Francisco to pinpoint our 21 favorite pizza places in four major cities. Read on, then eat up. YumSugar's Top 5 Pizzas Motorino: New York's East Village is lucky to have this neighborhood spot, which makes a memorable, Read more

Should You Use Separate or Joint Accounts?


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Should We Use Separate or Joint Accounts?

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! In every serious, long-term relationship, you reach a special moment when one of you has to pop a very important question: joint or individual accounts? (To be clear, this query is not fit for first-date chitchat; merging your finances is as big a commitment as exchanging keys or vows.) The right answer will be as unique as you Read more

25 Best Burgers From Coast to Coast


Updated 10/08/11 1:55 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Best Hamburgers in America

What makes a hamburger a hamburger? We could ponder the question for days, but wouldn't you rather bite into a juicy burger? But not just any burger: we've taste-tested our way around the country to find 25 amazing hamburgers you shouldn't miss. Whether you're a local or a tourist, it's certainly worth seeking out these must-have hamburgers. YumSugar's Top 5 Burgers Shake Shack, New York, NY: Read more

DrSugar Answers: Creaky Joints?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Do Creaking Joints Mean Arthritis? A Doctor Answers Questions on Popping Joints

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Hi! I had a question for DrSugar. I am wondering why my joints — knees and hips — are so squeaky and creaky. I don't feel any pain but I am curious if this might indicate potential problems later on? When I roll my shoulders, I feel like all of the little bones are rolling noisily together. I notice the creakiness in Read more