Yummy Links: From Tyler's Restaurants to Martha's Games


Updated 04/25/10 11:12 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Tyler Florence Will Open 3 Bay Area Restaurants and Other Food News

Tyler Florence is set to open three Bay Area restaurants. — San Francisco Chronicle A buzzkill guide to sustainable seafood. — Huffington Post Food How to eat an artichoke. — Chow Simple remedies for an upset stomach. — The Epi-Log San Franciscans: check out Spruce's sister restaurant in Park City. — Grub Street SF Is Gail Simmons the best reality TV show judge? — Feast Learn the Read more

Is Appendicitis Genetic?


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 26 comments

Is Appendicitis Genetic?

Don't worry if your mother had appendicitis years ago and had to have her appendix removed. Appendicitis, the condition where your appendix (that small, finger-shaped pouch that has no known purpose) gets inflamed and filled with pus, is not genetic. . It can be caused by food or stool getting trapped in the cavity the runs the length of your appendix or if you've had a gastrointestinal viral Read more

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Workout


Updated 03/28/12 5:22 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Not to Do During a Workout

There are many things you shouldn't do before a workout, such as cold stretching (learn more prewrokout no-nos here). To make the most of your actual workout, here are a handful of things to avoid while getting your sweat on. Exercise on an empty stomach: Used as a common weight-loss technique, exercising on an empty stomach can actually prevent weight loss. Without fuel in your system, Read more

How to Prevent a Bad Running Day


Updated 01/26/12 4:43 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

How to Prevent a Bad Running Day

Some days I slip on my sports bra and sneaks and I feel so light and strong — like I could keep going and going. Other days it seems like my legs are trudging through mud. What gives? We can't prevent bad running days entirely, but here are a few things you can do in order to have more good days than bad. Get enough sleep the night before. Hit the hay early enough so you get seven to nine Read more

Don't Let These Minor Annoyances Ruin Your Workout


Updated 11/18/11 12:21 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Stay on Track With a Workout

Some days you're just feeling out of sorts. And while you may not be super sick or nursing a serious injury, that feeling can be the perfect excuse when you want to skip your workout in favor of something less strenuous — like, say, a DVR session on the couch. Before you use those excuses, here are some ways to keep those minor daily annoyances from affecting your routine. You're constantly Read more

Mistakes Runners Make on Race Day


Updated 11/02/11 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Biggest Race Day Mistakes

Whether you're signed up for your town's Turkey Trot 5K or a much longer distance (like this weekend's NYC Marathon!), you don't want to do anything on the big day that might cause discomfort while running — or worse, an injury. To ensure your best race, here are mistakes to avoid on race day. Wearing Something New Train in your race-day outfit during the weeks leading up to the race. I'm Read more

13 Signs You’re Too Busy


Updated 11/02/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

13 Signs You’re Too Busy

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! There’s busy. Then there’s too busy. Busy is running from one appointment to the next. Too busy is running over someone on your way to the next appointment (physically, vehicularly, whatever). Busy is leaving your cell phone behind at the grocery store. Too busy is leaving your kid behind at the grocery store. And then Read more

A Breakdown of Common OTC Pain Meds


Updated 05/06/11 1:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Difference Between OTC Painkillers Like Tyenol and Advil

Do you know what's in your medicine cabinet? A recent report in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that while over-the-counter medicine use is prevalent, many people don't know much about the active ingredients in popular painkillers like Advil and Tylenol. When asked about the difference between common pain relief brands, most of the study's participants didn't know what was in Read more

When It's Better to Skip Your Workout


Updated 10/20/11 6:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

When You Should Skip a Workout

Sometimes, you just have to skip a workout, and not always for a lame excuse. Whether you're sick, injured, tired, or over it, here are some times when the best thing to do is not work out. You're sick: Having a cold isn't always a reason to skip a workout, but sometimes being sick means you should skip exercise. To figure out if you should sweat it out, use the above-the-neck rule: if your Read more

DrSugar Answers: Best Medicine to Take For a Headache?


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 3 comments

What's the Best Medicine For My Headache?

DrSugar is in the house! This week she gives us the skinny on OTC pain medications. Dear DrSugar, Do the different types of over-the-counter pain relievers work better for different problems? What should I take for a headache — is aspirin better than ibuprofen? What should I take if I have a fever or the flu? Is there one that's best for dealing with swelling for twists and sprains? What about Read more