The Good, The Bad and the Healthy: Cholesterol


Updated 02/14/07 7:36 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

The Good, The Bad and the Healthy: Cholesterol

It is Heart Health month, and yes I do think the American Heart Association picked February on purpose. It is hard for me to not think about my heart with every heart I cut out for the Valentines my daughters are making. Cholesterol is a big factor in whether your heart is healthy or not. The truth is our bodies need cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D and substances to digest food. Read more

Ink Up With Photojojo's Camera Tattoos


Updated 05/25/12 7:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Temporary Camera Tattoos

What do you give a photography pal who already has every camera, lens, and accessory under the sun? Gift skin ink of the nonpermanent variety in the form of the Tattly Camera Tattoo Set ($25). Since the photographers we know are rarely without a camera, a tattoo of any duration seems like a natural next step. The illustrations by three Brooklyn designers are not your average grocery-store Read more

Cool Capture: Melbourne in the Green


Updated 05/25/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Green Office Lighting Picture

It's not the Matrix, it's Melbourne, Australia! This picture was submitted with our #CoolCapture tag on Instagram by casjumbo. Have you been testing out your photography skills and have a snapshot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #CoolCapture tag. Your pics might be featured on the GeekSugar homepage! Read more

8 Myths About Sex Differences


Updated 05/25/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Myths About Gender Differences

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Agustín Fuentes points out that when it comes to men and women, what "everyone knows" isn’t what science shows. Everyone knows that men and women are really different. We think differently and act differently because we are wired differently. I mean look at our brains and genitals: they are just Read more

Dare to Detox? Sugar Editors Try 3 Popular Juice Cleanses


Updated 05/24/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reviews of Juice Cleanses

Ever wanted to try a juice cleanse? The benefits of going on an all-juice cleanse may be debatable, but that doesn't stop many from trying it out. Take our own Sugar editors; whether it's to detox after an indulgent vacation or just to jump-start a healthier lifestyle, some around here have tried and tested the all-juice diet. Read on to find out more about the pros and cons of three popular Read more

Cool Capture: Boston Clouds


Updated 05/24/12 1:16 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Boston Clouds Picture

This capture of Boston fog in motion was submitted with our #CoolCapture tag on Twitter by MadYellowGirl. Have you been testing out your photography skills and have a snapshot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #CoolCapture tag. Your pics might be featured on the GeekSugar homepage! Read more

Don't Be Shady! How to Choose the Right Sunglasses For Eye Health


Updated 05/25/12 7:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Guide to Buying Sunglasses

Sunglasses aren't just for complementing your bikini while you lounge on the beach. They're a must for protecting your eyes from UV damage. Sunglasses also shield the eyelids and the skin around your eyes, helping to prevent wrinkles and skin cancer. But before you run out and drop a small fortune on a pair, here are some things to consider. UV protection is most important: UV rays can damage Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Season Finale "Goodbye"


Updated 05/24/12 8:15 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Glee Season 3 Finale Recap

We say goodbye to McKinley High's graduating class of 2012 on this week's season finale of Glee, and while we'll be seeing a lot of these characters next year, for some, it was their swan song (pardon the pun). Everyone is feeling nostalgic, not the least of whom is Mr. Schue, who gives the kids an assignment of picking a goodbye song. The episode is mostly devoted to the characters giving each Read more