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One would assume that when you go to bed, your body goes into a comatose state for six to nine hours until you wake up the next morning. Right? Well, for my entire life (ever since I learned how to walk) — with at least one occurrence a week — I sit straight up, get out of my bed, walk around, sometimes go through drawers and move furniture (it's amazing how strong I am when I'm sleeping!), Read more
We have all heard tales involving sleepwalking; some are spooky and some are silly. We are fascinated by stories of sleepwalking because they are so out of the ordinary, like fodder for a bizarre plot twist in a soap opera. Although most cases of sleepwalking occur in children younger than 15, sleepwalking afflicts adults too. It has been used as a line of defense in modern murder cases. There Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Can't seem to get enough rest? To-do list dragging you down? Hit refresh with these foods, moves, and must-dos for a more revved-up you. By Mary Kate Frank Wish you were still bounding out of bed like you did when you were 22? Who doesn't! But it can be hard to summon all your old verve in the midst of the Read more
When January rolls around, the festive fun has come to an end, and we resume our regular day-to-day routines . . . good times, right? This month can be especially difficult for some because the party is over, the temperatures are dropping, and the days are awfully short. If you're experiencing any symptoms that feel like major depression, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder Read more
Happiness is something you can't put a price on, and it's something you shouldn't take for granted. Despite what you think, no fancy car, flashy bling, or other material possessions will make you happy. True happiness has to come from within and just like most things in life, it takes effort and hard work to achieve it. Here are eight simple steps to becoming a happier person: Stop being Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! When was the last time you got 8 hours of sleep or lifted weights at the gym? You're not alone if you can't remember: Even some of the most savvy women didn't get the memo about these health-wrecking habits. Find out if you're among them. From the Editors of Prevention You're supposed to watch saturated fat and eat Read more
We're excited to present this article from Allure! As much as we delight in sharing positive beauty news about alcohol on Daily Beauty Reporter—Red wine protects your teeth from cavities! Boozers tend to exercise more!—it's obvious that excessive drinking takes a toll on your appearance. After my interview with Brooke Shields in Allure's April issue, I was inspired by something that she Read more
While Summer may mean miserable heat waves that make you want to stay firmly indoors (and preferably close to a cool drink), the sunny season is an easy reminder of the reasons why we love the sun. It's during the bleak Winter months that we normally realize how much the sun affects our mood, since dark days and nights can lead to seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. So, while we still have Read more
Bon Temps's full moon during this week's True Blood episode had supernatural beings out in full force — more so than usual, that is. Werewolves, body-snatching spirits, and Jason's werepanther drama helped advance storylines, but I was more excited about the romantic developments that took place during this episode. Whether or not all the flirting will fade after the moonlight remains to be Read more
So you've really been trying hard to get in daily exercise and eat as healthy as possible but yet you're still not losing weight like you thought you would be. Don't give up, your new routine may not be at fault. WebMD outlined some interesting (and lesser known) reasons you may be gaining and not losing weight, and they may surprise you. Here are highlights: You Might Be Gaining Weight Because Read more
