Speak Up: How Do You Handle Sick Loved Ones?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Stay Away From Sick Loved Ones If They Have a Cold

Last week I was miserable with a cold — runny nose, zero energy, aches and pains, and horrible congestion. Basically, I was a wreck. Given that the mister was sick the week prior, it's pretty likely he was the giver of my nasty present. When my loved ones are sick, I usually do my best to take care of them. My mama bear instincts come out, and I totally forget that I'm putting myself in the Read more

Game of Thrones "The Old Gods and the New": What We're Still Talking About


Updated 05/09/12 7:23 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Game of Thrones Recap "The Old Gods and the New"

There's a lot of plot development on this week's Game of Thrones, but with it comes plenty of blood and guts. People lose their heads, arms, intestines, and in Daenerys's case — some very valuable possessions. We catch up with nearly every Stark this week and spend a little time in Winterfell, but each family member is in some sort of danger. Though we are forced to look upon Joffrey's yucky Read more

Forget Online Dating, Try Online Gaming Instead


Updated 03/22/12 11:24 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

World of Warcraft Helps Find Dates

If the promise of more sex more often doesn't get you into online games, maybe this will: gaming could be a great way to meet guys. According to a new study by Online University, the odds of you scoring a date with someone who is committed and honest are higher if you're playing World of Warcraft than if you're trolling through hundreds of "matches" on dating sites. The study shows that online Read more

Strategies to Get Your Energy Back


Updated 03/21/12 12:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Improve Your Energy and Sleep

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Can't seem to get enough rest? To-do list dragging you down? Hit refresh with these foods, moves, and must-dos for a more revved-up you. By Mary Kate Frank Wish you were still bounding out of bed like you did when you were 22? Who doesn't! But it can be hard to summon all your old verve in the midst of the Read more

What You Never Knew About Procrastination and How to Cure It


Updated 03/19/12 10:58 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Stop Chronic Procrastination

Some people may wonder why procrastination advice seems to never work for them and if there is a deeper issue at hand. Well, for 20 percent of the population who are chronic procrastinators, it is a serious problem that needs to be addressed, according to Joseph Ferrari, a psychology professor at DePaul University and a leading expert in the study of procrastination. For those 20 percent, Read more

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


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

The Office, "Jury Duty": Best Lines of The Night


Updated 02/03/12 10:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Office Recap "Jury Duty"

After a solid cold opening of Andy dancing to "Footloose" in the warehouse (think dancing on bubble wrap and punching packing peanuts), the rest of this week's episode of The Office is a success. We find out early on that Jim was called to jury duty for a half day that he turned into five days. Dwight catches on to Jim's plan early on and does everything in his power to bring him down. On top of Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Bringing Out the Dead": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody


Updated 02/08/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

The Vampire Diaries Recap "Bringing Out the Dead"

After a week's worth of TVD reprieve, it's about time we got some answers — specifically, ones that have everything to do with our favorite Original vamp Elijah and then some. From the tragic twisted fate of Bill Forbes to the shocking discovery Elena makes at home, we're still trying to wrap our heads around everything that goes down. Meanwhile, Bonnie and her estranged mother Abby are tasked Read more

5 Reasons Not to Skip Winter Farmers Markets


Updated 02/02/12 10:37 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Reasons to Go to a Winter Farmers Market

I know, it's really cold outside. But the shift in weather is no excuse to shift your diet away from local, sustainable, fresh food! You may not get to wear shorts and a tank, but making a trip to a farmers market is just as productive an excursion in the cooler months as it is in the hot Summer sun. Are you picking up what I'm putting down? Here are five reasons you shouldn't skip farmers Read more