Do you normally get enough sleep? Many people don't; in fact, a new study by the Centers for Disease Control, says that 30 percent of all workers in the United States are sleep deprived, meaning they get fewer than seven hours of quality sleep a night. That can put employees like drivers, warehouse workers, and health care providers at on-the-job risk, but even if you're just chained to your Read more

Give your kids an early energy boost and brighten their morning moods by making a few small tweaks to your family's a.m. routine. If the morning starts well, chances are that positivity will stay with your kids throughout the day and make a real difference in their attitudes. Wish mornings were more fun than frenzied? Here are eight easy ways to help your kids start the day right: Cook up an Read more

At the beginning of the New Year, I decided to try the Paleta Cleanse. As I read on the SF Foodie blog, January is the new Lent, and I was prepared to give up caffeine, alcohol, dairy, corn, soy, wheat, sugar, and artificial sweeteners. I wanted to see how I would feel and look living so vice-free. Paleta delivered meals to my home, and the food was all very good. Lean cuts of meat with vinegary Read more

Whenever I need my sleep the most — whether it's when I'm stressed or overtired — is when I have the most difficulty falling asleep. And we all know that not getting enough sleepy time is a recipe for disaster. It's frustrating to say the least, and I feel like I've tried every tip and trick to relax and calm my mind, from hot baths and reading, to taking melatonin and drinking herbal teas. Read more

Postlunch food comas, caffeine lows, and staring at the computer can get people down in the afternoon. Unfortunately, we don't always have the opportunity to siesta the sleepy eyes away. A curious mind, I wanted to know what keeps FitSugar readers re-energized throughout their days. While napping may seem to be the obvious choice, some readers get pretty creative when they need to recharge their Read more

You're trying to lose weight and think that eating less will get you to your goal faster. While cutting calories definitely helps, you want to be careful not to eliminate entire meals, especially breakfast — just because you're busy and short on time doesn't make this a good idea. Skipping meals could be one of the worst ways to lose weight and here's why. When you skip a meal (or two, or Read more