Problems Breathing While Exercising?


Updated 09/10/07 4:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Problems Breathing While Exercising?

If you've been having troubles breathing while exercising, but don't have asthma, it's not all in your head. Turns out that exercise induced bronchospasm, or EIB, is a breathing problem that happens when you exercise or play sports. In fact, many people with no history of asthma suffer from the problem too. So whether you're an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, the symptoms of EIB include Read more

13 Ways to De-Stress During the Workday


Updated 03/22/12 7:03 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips to De-Stress at Work

It's natural for work to leave you a little stressed, but if you're a frazzled mess from nine to five, it's important to step back and relax. Not sure how to loosen up? From doodling to redecorating, here are 13 easy ways to de-stress during the workday: Finish the tough stuff first. Try to get your most complicated tasks out of the way early in the day so that they're not looming over you for Read more

DrSugar Answers: How Do I Know It's Heat Exhaustion?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 1 comment

Signs of Heat Exhaustion

DrSugar is in the house, and she's answering your health-related questions. Dear Doc Sugar, Today while I was about halfway through my run, I noticed that I was starting to get some chills and had goosebumps. I was probably pushing myself a little bit harder than usual, but it's not like I've never pushed myself to the limit before. Could this have been a sign of impending heat exhaustion? What Read more