Wipe Down That Gym Equipment


Updated 10/30/07 9:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 20 comments

Wipe Down That Gym Equipment

The idea of super bugs is a scary but inevitable truth. That being the case and keeping in mind that one of our defenses against such bugs is washing our hands and bodies, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you to wipe down your gym equipment before and after using it. This is not only common courtesy, but good hygiene too. I will say that I have noticed a lot more folks at my gym taking Read more

Fittingly Mad: Super Bugs Are Super Scary


Updated 10/20/07 8:27 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Fittingly Mad: Super Bugs Are Super Scary

A super bug with a super long name is getting a lot of press lately. Necessary press too, I think. I am not talking about a six legged creature that crawls on your skin. No, I am talking about a strain of staph bacteria that are incredibly resistant to antibiotics. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (that is the super long name), but referred to as MRSA, has caused more deaths each Read more

13 Foods For Freaky Friday


Updated 04/13/12 2:27 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 75 comments

Friday the 13th Foods That Are Freaky

In honor of Freaky Friday (today's Friday the 13th!), I thought I'd pull together a list of 13 freaky foods. Even if you don't have triskaidekaphobia (the fear of the number 13), you may be afraid of some of the things on this list. I know there are a bunch of other freaky things out there (how about almost anything Andrew Zimmern eats on his show?), so if you think something's missing, we want Read more

We Caught the Color Bug


Updated 01/26/12 4:56 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Kevin Murphy Color Bugs: Pink and Purple Hair Color

Bright hair dye, even the temporary kind, is usually messy, hard to get out, and takes a long time if you want to create more than a few streaks. So we were really excited when new Kevin Murphy Color Bugs came across our desks. Instead of typical messy liquid dye, they're little pressed powders that you just rub into your hair. That way, you can put on as much or as little color as you like, Read more

Guillermo del Toro Believes "Very, Very Strongly" in Don't Be Afraid of the Dark


Updated 08/24/11 10:37 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Guillermo del Toro Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Interview

Guillermo del Toro is the force behind this weekend's Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, and he recently spoke about his involvement with the Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce film during a NYC press day. Troy Nixey directed the scary movie, with del Toro operating behind the scenes as a producer and "presenter." Del Toro discussed what his duties included and how he stuck to his original vision for the Read more

HotelTonight: Cool Rooms at Hot Prices


Updated 07/21/11 8:46 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

HotelTonight iPhone App Review

I love to travel, so if there's ever a way for me to take a last-minute jaunt away from home, I'm in. Thankfully there's a new app in town that can make booking a last-minute hotel room a breeze. Called HotelTonight (Free) this app offers up stylish hotel rooms at low prices. Booking right through the app, you won't have to call, email, or bust out any other gadgets to reserve your room. Read more

Gear Review: Nike+ SportWatch GPS


Updated 11/17/11 1:22 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Review of Nike+ SportWatch GPS

It was only a matter of time before Nike created a GPS sports watch. The company introduced the Nike+ system five years ago, so adding a new component to the system seemed the right way to celebrate the half decade mark. And following its tradition of innovative design, this watch is good looking. Much more stylin' than other GPS watches out there with a relatively slim profile and easy-to-read Read more