I need a vacation as much as the next gal, but I must admit I have a hard time just lying on the beach. Even with a good book, I can only lounge for a day – max. My dream vacation is full of motion, and I have long dreamed about going on women-only... 

If you ignore relatively high U.S. rates of violence, traffic accidents and the like, does the U.S. have the world’s highest life expectancy? Betsy McCaughey, the former lieutenant governor of New York and outspoken opponent of Democratic health-care... 

Dear Fit, I drink tons of water, and probably go through four 32-ounce Nalgene bottles within the eight hours I am at the office, so I assume that’s the reason. I’m wondering if this is bad for me? I go to the “ladies” at least... 

The Obama administration updated its economic forecast in its mid-session budget review this morning (read the WSJ story here and a post by budget director Peter Orszag here ). Costs associated with health care, it says, are at the center of the government’s... 

Do You Wear Rings When You Work Out? Yes – Rings don’t bother me when I work out. No – I can’t deal with them. Only my wedding and/or engagement ring. See more here: Do You Wear Rings When You Work Out?  Read More →

We are so excited to unveil our shiny new FitSugar Community , the one-stop shop for finding all of our great fitness-focused content, groups, Fit Finds , and blogs. Our community allows you to start groups, participate in other members’ groups,... 

Is it time to roll back the clock? House calls by primary care physicians may be a money saver in some cases, according to the Los Angeles Times . One main benefit of this strategy, which we’ve written about before here and here , is that closely... 

Feeling sleepy and rundown lately? You may not be getting enough iron. A woman needs 18 milligrams a day . Beef, chicken, and fish are great sources, but if you aren’t big into those foods or a vegetarian, check out these eight sources that will... 

Adult men should eat and drink no more than 150 calories a day worth of sugars added to food and drinks, and women should set the limit at 100 calories, according to a new report from the American Heart Association. The limits apply to only to so-called... 

Sometimes the best way to put some fire in your fitness routine is to get some new gear. If you’re in the market for a gym bag , check out the Lug Puddle Jumper ($75). It has a compartment for just about everything. I love that your sneakers fit...