Women's Brains and Migraines


Updated 08/15/07 2:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Women's Brains and Migraines

It is no secret that the female brain is different than its male counter part. It seems these differences are giving us headaches, and I mean that literally. Women are 3 times more likely to suffer from migraines. A recent study proved that it isn't all in our heads (figuratively speaking). Advances in brain imaging technology now suggest that migraines may start as a result of brain Read more

5 Strange Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy


Updated 02/13/12 4:05 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

5 Surprising Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! This sweet treat may also boost brainpower, help you relax, and more! By Mara Betsch, Prevention Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates — and making them a regular treat throughout the year. A recent study found that those consuming the highest levels of chocolate had a 37 Read more

Honoring Some of Our Favorite Geeks For Black History Month


Updated 02/11/12 6:11 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Black Geeks, Nerds, and Scientists

We may have Valentine's Day on the brain, but February also marks an important time of the year — Black History Month. In honor of Black History Month, let's take a look at some of our favorite geeks, both past and present. Everyone on this list has made vast contributions to furthering tech as we know it. Dwayne McDuffie — The recently passed McDuffie wrote comic books for both Marvel Read more

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


Updated 02/06/12 4:20 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

Being a Sports Fan Is Good For Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more

Savvy Links: Here's How to Polish Your Brain


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Improve Your Brain

Here's how to polish your brain — The Daily Beast President Obama to answer questions via a live Google+ Hangout — Tecca 7 things to know about people born in the Year of the Dragon — TrèsSugar Single women targeted by Citibank and Honda ads — HuffPost Women What to buy in bulk — Real Simple 13-dollar dinners! Meals for under $1 per serving — AllYou 17 ideas to repurpose vodka Read more

Too Much Iodine or Not Enough?


Updated 01/18/12 7:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Much Iodine Is Too Much

Maybe you buy iodized salt, but that's probably the only thought you give to iodine in your diet. Actually, iodine deficiency is a huge problem across the globe, and not getting enough in utero or during early development is the leading cause of brain impairments. But a recent study shows that getting too much iodine can cause health issues as well. Almost half of the participants in a recent Read more

Where Are All The Sensitive Men Hiding? These 10 Cities!


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Cities With Sensitive Men

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Do you keep meeting disappointing men? The ones who seem so promising at first, but then end up never calling you, or worse — promising you the world and then breaking your heart? Perhaps you're attracting the wrong guys because you're not asking for what you want. Or maybe you have a thing for "bad boys" — you Read more

5 Reasons You Need More Sleep


Updated 01/12/12 4:15 AM · Posted by Shape · 0 comments

Why You Need to Sleep

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Whether you admit you need help nodding off or are still in denial about the major suitcases under your eyes, chances are you could use an intervention: a full two-thirds of Americans say they have trouble getting enough shut-eye at least once a week. That’s pretty harrowing, considering that sleep is absolutely Read more

Types of Princesses and What We Can Learn From Them


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Kate Middleton and Other Princesses

Happy birthday, Kate Middleton! The Duchess turns 30 today. With fairy-tale-inspired movies aplenty (including two Snow White flicks, a dark Sleeping Beauty, and another Maleficent-centered version) and Prince William's own princess Kate in the spotlight, little girls and grown women alike have tiaras on the brain. And sure there are downsides to princess culture, but there are also lessons to Read more

Lose Weight and Get Fit With Your Phone


Updated 01/19/12 8:19 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Weight Loss and Fitness Apps

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. A sleeker, stronger body could be just a tweet or a Facebook post away By Jamie Beckman One of the best tools for peeling off pounds is already in your bag: It's your smartphone or iPad. In fact, all that texting, tweeting, and posting — the average woman spends more than 80 minutes a day on her phone, Read more