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Many of us vacation by water, and you or someone you're with is bound to do a little fishing. You might be wondering if that fish you catch is safe to eat. Unfortunately, there are no national guidelines on this topic. It all depends on where you fish and if the water is polluted or not. To find out that information, you can visit the EPA website, click on any state in the U.S., and you will Read more
You've done everything you can to prep your pup for that major life event on the horizon. Now all that's left is to play your role as mediator during the crucial first meeting of your beloved canine child and your newborn. A baby who's just a few days old is unlikely to have any reaction to his new four-legged sibling, but the dog? That's another story. To ensure that the first introduction goes Read more
This morning, the United States Department of Agriculture announced a new guideline when it comes to cooking pork. Tenderloin, chops, and roasts are safe to be consumed when they reach a temperature of 145°F. The pork should be allowed to rest for three minutes before eating. It will still be pink, but it will also be succulent and delicious. The lower pork cooking temp is one that has been Read more
Chicago may have been one giant icebox of a city this Winter, but that doesn't make its shoppers one bit more relaxed about sell-by dates. Dominick's, the Windy City's dominant grocery chain, has come under fire for selling food that's past its "sell by" or "use by" date. Safeway-owned Dominick's maintains that "expiration dates on food products are largely based on quality, not food safety." Read more
Good news, ladies: beginning August 2012, health-insurance-provided birth control will be free for women in the US! This is thanks to new guidelines passed by the US Department of Health and Human Services that require health insurance plans to cover women's preventive services. In addition to the pill, health insurance will cover voluntary sterilization, HPV screenings, breastfeeding support, Read more
Could the latest pregnancy trend really be Pregnorexia, or is it a just a problem that wealthy, self-obsessed moms bring on themselves? This morning's Today show highlighted the skinny-while-pregnant trend focusing on the rash of celebrity moms-to-be who continue to keep their svelte figures while carrying a baby. The doctors and psychoanalysts participating in the segment highlighted the need Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Hatha Yoga Origin: Introduced in 15th-century India by Hindu sage, Yogi Swatmarama, Hatha poses — Downward Facing Dog, Cobra, Eagle, and Wheel, for example — make up most yoga sequences practiced today. Philosophy: The goal of Hatha yoga is to bridge the body and mind with the breath in a series of physical poses Read more
Whether you're completely single, dating, living with your love or married, any semblance of a social life makes staying fit and maintaining an exercise routine that much harder. Directing your body to the gym or trail when your heart wants to gallivant with lovers or friends (or your children need your time and love) just isn't an easy task. I typically scoff at articles pegging weight gain to Read more
Making your guest list can go from convivial to contentious with the cross of a pen. You can feel the invite pressure from your parents and his, your friends, and yourself. But if obligations start adding stress — emotional or financial — then it's time to make some cuts. Here are five areas where the guest list can get hectic. Parents' friends: This can be tricky if your parents are Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I am a vegetarian and when I first started cutting meat out of my diet I still craved it. I ate a lot of "fake meat" products, which I understand are highly processed. I will still eat Morningstar and Quorn products on occasion, but rarely. How bad are these products for you? I noticed that they have a lot Read more
