The Pros and Cons of Sleeping on Your Side, Back, and Stomach


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

The Pros and Cons of Sleeping on Your Side, Back, and Stomach

When it's time to get some shut-eye, how do you get into your preferred sleeping position? Do you lie on your back? Maybe you're a stomach sleeper? I've evolved in my sleeping style over the years, from a side sleeper to now a back sleeper, and on my stomach only when I've exhausted back and side positions and can't seem to fall asleep. But what are the best positions to sleep in? Considering how Read more

Lower Back Pain? Try a Bolster


Updated 05/08/07 3:57 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Lower Back Pain? Try a Bolster

Do you have dull, nagging, chronic back pain that starts from the moment you get out of bed? Give this a try. Prop yourself up with either a rectangular, round bolster or 2 pillows. If you sleep on your back, place the bolster or pillows under both knees. Lifting your knees above your hips will round your lower back and can relieve pressure and tight muscles helping your aching back Read more

Tina Fey Shares Memories of Her Skinny and Chubby Years


Updated 05/18/12 1:32 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tina Fey Quotes on Juice Fasts, Dieting, and Body Image

Happy Birthday to our fave funny lady! Tina Fey turns 42 today. We've been fans of the actress, writer, and comedienne since her early days on Saturday Night Live. Like many of us, Tina's weight has fluctuated over the course of her career, and to mark her birthday, we're sharing some of her funny quotes from juice cleanses to body image. Before making the leap from writers room to on-camera Read more

Gear Review: Lark Silent Alarm Clock


Updated 05/15/12 9:32 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lark Silent Alarm Clock Review

You can count me as one of the 30 percent of people who don't get enough sleep every night, so when Lark sent me its silent alarm clock ($100) to test a couple months ago, I was all about it. Since then, I've been using it pretty regularly, here's what I think of the alarm clock. First, here's what it is: The Lark is part app (compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad only at the moment, but Read more

Would You Leave Your Baby in a "Parked" Stroller?


Updated 05/01/12 12:39 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

Would You Leave Your Baby in a "Parked" Stroller?

It's common practice in Europe (the Finnish government even advocates outdoor naps year-round), but in much of the US, parents would shudder at the thought of "parking" their sleeping babes outside of a shop or cafe. Or so we thought . . . in the stroller-friendly neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn, the practice of letting sleeping babies stay put appears to be on the rise. We've spotted Read more

5 Numbers to Program Into the Phone Before You Leave Home


Updated 04/27/12 1:15 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 1 comment

Important Numbers to Have in Your Phone When Traveling

Even if you're traveling with a WiFi-enabled computer or smartphone, you'll save time with these numbers set up in the handset before you leave home. Remember time is money and it's all about being prepared for vacation state of mind! Airline. No one wants to think about canceled flights or sleeping in the airport before leaving home but at the very least, program in the airline's 1-800-number Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Do Not Go Gentle": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody


Updated 04/27/12 7:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Vampire Diaries Recap "Do Not Go Gentle"

It's time for the Decades Dance on this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries, and while there's a different theme ('20s) from years past, there's just as much danger at this year's dance. Esther is on the rampage and trying to make Alaric into a vampire super-killer, but there's more intrigue on the romantic side of things when Elena decides to take Stefan as her date. There's a bit of romance Read more

Jennifer Aniston Sells Her NYC Apartment


Updated 04/20/12 8:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity News For April 20 2012 Early Edition

Jennifer Aniston sells her NYC apartment — People The best part of Channing Tatum is that he's always Channing — Lainey Gossip Demi Lovato hits the beach in her bikini — HuffPost Entertainment Darren Criss shows his musical side — TooFab Goldie Hawn says Kate and Matt Bellamy will wed when they're ready — Us Weekly Meet Gisele's model niece — The Daily Beast The next director for Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Heart of Darkness": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody


Updated 05/06/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

The Vampire Diaries Recap "Heart of Darkness"

On this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries, we take a road trip to Denver with Elena and Damon, which leads to possibly the best moment we've ever seen between these two. There's also a reconciliation for another couple, while a dearly departed character shows up with something very important to say to us all. While everyone is trying to figure out the vampire bloodlines to determine if they Read more

5 Exercises to Ditch Arm Flab Forever


Updated 04/19/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Arm Exercises From Celeb Trainer Jay Cardiello

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! Ah, that infamous area along the back of your arms, the nemesis of so many women. How do you tackle the jiggle? First, I want to tell you what not to do, as people are often tempted to take the wrong course of action. And that is the concept of spot Read more