This week’s announcement of new iPods piqued my interest not only as a lover of shiny, new toys, but also as a runner. The two smallest versions, the new iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano, are even more perfect for running (and other exercises). Here’s... 

“Vacations are not meant for fitness.” This quote is from a dear friend of mine; the two of us are driving down the coast for Labor Day. While it’s true that I usually don’t plan my vacations around fitness , I like being active... 

On any given day, countless patients make the decision to visit a health care professional who practices alternative medicine. Sometimes they do so as an adjunct to the care they’re already receiving from a conventionally trained physician. In other... 

I once had a trainer who couldn’t help himself from chanting, “An idle minute is a minute wasted.” Given, his job is to keep bodies in motion and lifting weights, but he’s got a point. When I’m at home sitting on the couch,... 

To many people, working out is a religious experience. Instead of heading to a steeple or temple, the gym is their sacred place. And sometimes, the two become intertwined. Yoga, for instance, can be part of a spiritual ritual as well as a physical workout.... 

If you are considering taking the advice of an anti aging skin care guide on the internet, in a magazine, or wherever it is that you found it, then you may want to think again. While it may seem as though this source is designed to lead you to the best... 

Dining out is a great way to try new foods, hang out with friends, and take a break from cooking. It can also be an easy way to put a glitch in a healthy diet. Many restaurant dishes are laden with hidden calories from butter and oil, which isn’t... 

There are few topics in modern medicine that stir as much debate as nutritional supplementation. At first glance, it seems like such an innocuous subject matter. What could possibly be so controversial about the concept of supplementing in order to protect... 

Investors were pleased that a CMS announcement didn’t suggest the question of whether or not Provenge should be covered is on the agenda. Here is the original:  Dendreon Shares Up on Provenge Medicare Coverage Meeting Scheduling  Read More →

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Young women are pre-programmed to store fat around their butt, hips, and thighs. It’s evolutionary (thanks, cavewoman ancestors) and genetic (thanks, Mom). But that doesn’t...