Dealing With Dental Anxiety


Updated 05/22/10 9:41 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

How to Deal With Dental Anxiety

Do you dread going to the dentist? I know I do! There's not much pleasant about the experience, from sitting in a chair in an uncomfortable position, to the pain often associated with dental procedures, to the pain associated with paying through the nose for the pain — even after insurance! My own dental phobia comes from years of orthodontic work as a kid; I have this crazy memory of the Read more

Going to the Dentist: What's the Deal With Sedation?


Updated 09/19/07 7:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Going to the Dentist:  What's the Deal With Sedation?

Even if you are one of those people who absolutely dreads going to the dentist, you know it is still really important to go regularly. You need to keep your teeth and gums healthy, so your dentist can prevent small problems from growing into dental disasters. Now many dentists offer sedation dentistry. To ensure panicked patients make it to the twice yearly visits, many dentists offer sedation Read more

Malin Akerman and Ashley Madekwe Sport Super Cute Lacoste Minidresses


Updated 03/22/12 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Malin Akerman at Lacoste Launch

Just when we thought minidresses were over, we get proof that they are indeed a must in our Spring wardrobe. Malin Akerman hosted Lacoste's launch event for their Spring 2012 collection and wore a little blue silk minidress with geometric prints from the line. We love the clean, crisp design and the vaguely nautical color palette, we love the simplicity of her look — no jewelry, just nude Read more

Salty Goodness: Falmouth Road Race Review


Updated 08/31/11 11:06 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Falmouth Road Race: What to Expect

Clocking in at seven miles, the Falmouth Road Race is an odd distance in a 10K world. The course, dreamed up by Cape Cod local bartender Tommy Leonard, originally went from bar doorstep to bar doorstep, according to the oral history of the race related at the New Balance Media Retreat by Christine Frazier, president of the Board of Directors of the race. Inspired by Frank Shorter's 1972 Olympic Read more

Music Soothes the Soul but Can It Heal the Heart?


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

Music Therapy Used to Speed Up Recovery

Music has the power to touch our souls. Since listening to certain types of music soothes the mind and reduces anxiety, hospitals all over the US are trying out music therapy on patients suffering from ailments such as brain disorders, heart problems, and cancer, and are discovering it's helping speed up recovery time. Dr. Claudius Conrad, a senior surgical resident at Harvard Medical School and Read more

The Smell of Summer: Hampton Sun Privet Bloom


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

The Smell of Summer:  Hampton Sun Privet Bloom

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the long stretch of Long Island land called the Hamptons, it's where anyone who's anyone in the tri-state summers. Not only is it filled with the rich and famous, it also has phenomenal beaches, lush landscaping, farm-fresh foods and a sedate pace. When the hot and humid weekends roll around, there is no better salvation from the bustle of Manhattan Read more