Spending an hour or two a day online might not be so bad after all. A new study suggests that spending time on the Internet increases brain activity in areas of the brain related to memory and cognition. The study followed 24 volunteers between the ages of 55 to 78. Half of the participants were familiar with the Internet, while the other half had little to no Web experience.The study showed that Read more

We know moms are busy and that the last thing you need is another site to add to your daily Internet-surfing routine, but reading LilSugar is only one way to get the latest baby and parenting news, tips, and trends. We love sharing our latest finds, funny tidbits, cool photos, and sneak peeks — things that often don't make it onto the site — four different ways! "Like" us on Facebook to see Read more

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the new iPad in San Francisco today. At just 9.4 mm thin and weighing just 1.4 pounds, the new iPad is slightly heavier than its predecessor and comes with improved features over the iPad 2. Let's check them out, one by one below: Improved display — The next iPad will come with an amazing 9.7-inch 2048 x 1536 Retina display that contains 3.1 million pixels, 264 Read more

Cardio classes like Zumba and kickboxing are addictive because they're so fun that you hardly feel like you're exercising. Depending on whether you get classes through a gym membership or pay for them individually, they can run as much as $10 to $20 a pop. This really adds up if you take several each week, but here are four ways to save money and get hooked up with free fitness classes. Barter: Read more

Fact: Sitting at your computer while at work can cause all sorts of stress. Next time you feel an Incredible Hulk moment coming on, open your browser and take solace by surfing a novelty website. It's worth a shot, and cheaper than retail therapy. Travel back in time: YouTube Time Machine is a collection of videos categorized by year aimed to ignite nostalgia upon watching. Browse by year, or Read more

We know moms are busy and the last thing you need is another site to add to your daily Internet surfing routine, but reading LilSugar is only one way to get the latest baby and parenting news, tips, and trends. We love sharing our latest finds, funny tidbits, cool photos, and sneak peeks — things that often don't make it onto LilSugar — on our Twitter and Facebook pages. We're also pinning up Read more

A new survey says that 75 percent of Americans use their smartphone while on the toilet. No wonder 16 percent of cell phones have poop on them. Gross. Not only is talking, texting, or web surfing on the John a disgusting habit that encourages the spreading of germs and bacteria, but it can also cause awkward moments for others around you. But the loo isn't the only place you should consider a Read more

Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond. Booking Flights TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails Read more

We've already gathered last year's snuggie and refreshed the Netflix instant streaming queue in preparation for the coming cold months, but the one thing that's missing is a portable command station to stay organized while on the couch during a Winter snowstorm. The bedside laptop table ($240) from Less & More made from solid walnut and maple wood is a refined accompaniment to the days when Read more

Microsoft announced its latest operating system yesterday, which will hit devices "later this year." Dubbed Mango, the OS update will come with a whopping 500 new features, which will be centered around communication, social connectivity, and the Internet. Although Microsoft didn't unveil all 500 latest features to come with Mango, here are a few standouts I think you'll love. Hands-free — Read more