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Turn off the TV and put aside your reading list, because the best distraction when you're in a bad mood is music. Scientists have known since the '70s that people use music to regulate emotions, both positive and negative, but little research has been done in the last 20 years. And, of course, since then the way people consume music has been revolutionized. We can now call up any song, anytime Read more
Romantic love, the butterflies-in-the-stomach early stage of romance, is generally considered unsustainable. After all, it takes loads of the feel-good chemical dopamine to create love's euphoria — so much that it would take a cocaine habit to sustain it. Though this at least explains why breaking up can feel like withdrawal, it paints a rather grim picture of the lifelong relationship. Yet Read more
A person's taste in music can say a lot about her personality, but all types of tunes from Keith Sweat to Ke$ha release the same feel-good chemical: dopamine. Just like food, drugs, and yes, sex, music puts the brain in a state of chemically induced pleasure, according to new research from Canada. This physical reaction explains why humans across time and different cultures like music in the Read more
This is one odd name for an energy drink. (Yes, another one! Just what we need.) I don't know about you, but I want to feel like I just blew my life savings playing craps, did a pile of cocaine, and partied with hookers all weekend. I know — weird, right? Source Read more
Yogurt is definitely one of my "go-to" snacks. It's convenient, tasty, good before a workout, and packed with calcium and protein. Of course, I'm talking about non-fat, unflavored yogurt - just add your own fruit to avoid the excessive sugar load of the many flavored varieties. I just learned yet another reason to love yogurt; it is loaded with tyrosine. You may not be familiar with Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Feeling a little lackluster in the kitchen lately? How about the bedroom? The two could be related. Food can be a very sensual prop that helps keep things spicy behind closed doors, but which ones should you be welcoming with open arms and which should you close your taste buds to? JJ Virgin, cohost of TLC’s Read more
Often we hear all about the wonderful world of omega-3s and all the foods to enjoy in order to get an ample serving into your diet. But do you know just how much omega-3s actually help you out? Here are three reasons we're so keen on these healthful, fatty acids. They can help lower your cholesterol. People with high cholesterol who shift away from meat and towards a more Mediterranean diet Read more
If you thought a little sugar never hurt anyone, think again. 60 Minutes reported that the average American consumes 130 pounds of sugar a year, and scientists are confirming that this overloaded amount is causing liver damage, heart disease, and cancer. While we are biologically designed to enjoy sweet tastes because they are a sign that a food isn't poisonous, in today's society, most of our Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Next time your guy gets on your case about cuddle time — he says he's too hot, needs his space, doesn't feel like relaxing — present the evidence. Research suggests that there's more to cuddling than meets the eye. Lovey-dovey'ness aside, the health benefits of cuddling will surely convince him to make time Read more
Ever wonder what is going on chemically in the body while you sweat it out at the gym? The euphoric feelings during and after exercise, as well as the muscle soreness that might just come a day later, don't just appear magically. Your body is made up of millions of chemical reactions, which result in different physical and mental feelings. Take a look at some of the top hormones and chemicals Read more
