On Our Radar: Gwyneth Paltrow Leads the Fight For the Cure


Updated 09/18/08 9:12 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

Gwyneth Paltrow Names Ambassador For Key to the Cure Campaign

Gwyneth Paltrow has been named the 2008 ambassador for the Key to the Cure campaign with Saks Fifth Avenue. Paltrow will be the sixth Oscar-winning actress to become the ambassador to the program, which has raised over $28 million for cancer institutions. The actress, who lost her father from the disease in 2002, stated, “If there is anything I can do to help raise money, especially with a Read more

Fab Flash: Stars Design Charms to Aid Cancer Research


Updated 08/29/07 8:51 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 13 comments

Fab Flash: Stars Design Charms to Aid Cancer Research

Kate Moss, Scarlett Johansson and Christian Louboutin have all contributed a charm for this year's limited edition necklace in aid of Cancer Research UK. Each charm reflects the personal experience and character of its creator. Kate's (far right) is a pretty turquoise and silver swallow; Scarlett's (second from left) a white, yellow and orange lily; Christian's (center) is what else but a small Read more

The Skinny On: Cranberry, More Than Just Sauce


Updated 11/19/07 8:46 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

The Skinny On: Cranberry, More Than Just Sauce

When I think of cranberries, four things come to mind: A refreshing Thanksgiving side dish The song Linger ("Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it linger?") Yummy Cosmopolitans Horrible bladder infections Maybe you just like the taste of cranberry sauce but cranberries are more than just a pretty fruit. For starters, they are very high in antioxidants and vitamin c. What's Read more

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


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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 Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women


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Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more

The Healthiest Drinks For Your Diet


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Healthy Drinks That Are Good For You

When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour Read more

A Strawberry a Day May Keep the Doctor Away


Updated 04/07/11 5:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Study Suggests Strawberries Can Fight Esophageal Cancer

Strawberries aren't just delicious; they may also help fight certain kinds of cancer. A preliminary study suggests that strawberries could potentially prevent esophageal cancer. Oncologists at Ohio State University showed that freeze-dried strawberries, when dissolved in a glass of water twice a day for six months, slowed the growth of precancerous lesions among subjects. Although the study Read more

5 Reasons You Need More Sleep


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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

Why New Yorkers Live Longer Than the Rest of the US


Updated 01/05/12 5:02 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 6 comments

The Secret to New York City's High Life Expectancy Rate

Well here's a new year's shocker for you — The Annual Summary of Vital Statistics has just announced that New York City has surpassed national figures with its all-time high life expectancy of 80.6 years. That's right, New Yorkers are living longer than ever before, and not only that, but they are living, on average, two years longer than the rest of the country. "By investing in health care Read more

5 Ingredients to Give Your Smoothie a Health Boost


Updated 12/20/11 4:53 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 1 comment

Healthy Superfood Shake and Smoothie Ingredients

Gone are the days of taking a few basic ingredients and throwing them into a blender. Bananas, strawberries, and yogurt? So last year. Now that you've discovered the wonderful world of kale, chia seeds, and spinach, it's time to expand your smoothie-making skills even more. The following five food items are guaranteed to increase the nutrient (and flavor) quotient of your smoothies. Avocado: Read more