Would You Carry Pepper Spray When Exercising Outside?


Updated 04/08/10 10:41 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 34 comments

Runners Protect Themselves With Pepper Spray

With Spring weather in full swing, I am loving being able to get out to go trail running. There's a pond near my house that's wooded all around it, and it's been a great place to run with my dog — until now. In the news, I just found out this week that a woman who was running there at four in the afternoon got assaulted. I was shocked, seeing as this is a family- and outdoor-enthusiast-friendly Read more

Clive Owen to Help Provide Protection


Updated 03/06/10 4:19 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 3 comments

Clive Owen Signs On for Action Thriller Protection 2010-01-21 10:30:44

Clive Owen has signed on for the upcoming action thriller Protection. The film centers around an ex-soldier (Owen) hired by a judge to infiltrate Mexico's gang scene in order to save his daughter. Owen is replacing Paul Walker who was originally attached to the project — that's quite a casting 180, don't you think? While the premise doesn't sound like anything revolutionary, Owen knows a thing Read more

Trichomoniasis: The Most Common, Curable STI


Updated 07/24/08 3:00 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Trichomoniasis: The Most Common, Curable STI

Just when you thought you knew about every STI in the book, trichomoniasis shows up. Trichomoniasis or "trich" is found more often in women than men, but affects both sexes. Caused by a parasite passed during vaginal intercourse, like most STIs, it's usually preventable with proper protection. Carriers of trich typically show very few symptoms. Women who do show symptoms will usually notice them Read more

Get in Gear: iSkin Duo


Updated 08/06/07 11:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Get in Gear:  iSkin Duo

If you've spent a tiny fortune on your iPod Nano, you want to get a case that will really protect it from getting damaged or broken while working out. When I run, mine used to always fall out of my pocket, but I'm totally covered with the iSkin Duo. The iSkin Duo has 2 layers (hence the name) which equals twice as much protection. The inner layer is made of colored silicone, specially treated Read more

How to Protect Your Knees When Hiking Downhill


Updated 07/10/07 4:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

How to Protect Your Knees When Hiking Downhill

Hopefully you all are getting outside and going for some hikes. While hiking uphill feels great, works your backside and increases your heart rate, walking down the other side can cause some serious knee pain. Walking, or even worse running, downhill can really stress your knee joints. Here are a few tips on how to protect your knees when headed down an incline. Wake up your VMO - The VMO Read more

How to Protect your Identity


Updated 05/18/07 11:50 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Protect your Identity

Chances are you have been a victim of identity theft or you know someone that has. More than a half million people a year are affected by predators trying to rob you blind so it is crucial to take precautionary measures to protect yourself. To learn how, read more Read more

What's the Deal with: Polarized Sunglasses


Updated 06/19/08 11:44 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

What's the Deal with: Polarized Sunglasses

Spending a lot of time outside is a MUST in the summer (with sunscreen, of course!), and wearing sunglasses is a great way to protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can lead to the development of cataracts. Personally, I love to be near the water, on a boat or a beach, or poolside, and the water can make a killer bright glare when the sun reflects off of it. If the glare Read more

Tech Terror: Hackers, Viruses and Bugs, Oh My


Updated 06/05/07 8:07 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Tech Terror: Hackers, Viruses and Bugs, Oh My

I've been asking readers to submit their worst tech terror stories so we can revel in our shared horror tech stories and learn from one another's experiences. Teamsugar user Bookworm1 recently admitted she adores using computers, but is always on the lookout for a bug. I love computers because they are so practical and fun to use. However, in this age of internet there's always the threat of Read more

Boating Safety: Things to Know Before You Go Afloat


Updated 05/26/12 7:30 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Boating Safety Tips

It seems like boating season unofficially begins on Memorial Day weekend with everyone headed to their lake houses, weekend river residences, or the beach. In different parts of the nation, boating accidents, injuries, and unfortunately fatalities are on the rise. Now that I've captured your attention, let's review a few tips on boating safety. Boater's fatigue is real, and it can wear you Read more

How to Solve 3 Common Beach Photography Problems


Updated 05/27/12 9:20 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Take Good Photos at the Beach

A day at the beach is the perfect chance to capture carefree memories, but the brightness of the sun reflecting off the sand and water doesn't often yield the best photographic results. Before you start snapping away, take a look at three common beach photography problems and simple ways you can avoid them. The photos are overexposed: Auto mode can overexpose photos, making them appear washed Read more