The countdown to the latest Harry Potter film is underway. In a little less than a month, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 is hitting the big screen – the trailer is enough to leave shivers down your spine. If the anticipation is stressing you out, take the edge off with a game of Quidditch....

DrSugar is in the house! And she’s answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I recently went under general anesthesia for a cervical facet block. Now my sense of taste is very dulled out, even the taste of a peppermint is very bland. Is there any reason for this, and is it long-term?...

With so many treats lying around, Halloween can be a hard time to keep things healthy – suddenly you’re one fun-sized candy away from a whole bag! And this is exactly why my mom throws a Halloween party almost every year. Since she freaks out at the sight of too much chocolate (sorry, mom!),...

DrSugar is in the house! Today she’s explaining the confusing condition fibromyalgia. I am taking a break from answering your questions to discuss a medical condition that has garnered a lot of attention in recent years, both in the medical field and the public arena: fibromyalgia , a well-publicized...

The Give It Up community challenge may be officially over, but it’s making a lasting impact for some FitSugar readers; Lauren is giving up rice for quinoa! Yesterday, I read an article in the New York Times about making a vegetarian stir-fry with quinoa replacing the rice. It just so happens I...

While some may consider it a super scary workout , jumping on a trampoline is one of my favorite exercises of all time. Luckily, a brand-new trampoline park recently opened in San Francisco, and I got to check it out for myself. The House of Air indoor trampoline park is like nothing you’ve seen...

DrSugar is in the house! And she’s answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I was researching my recent increased PMS symptoms and discovered they are a symptom of something that naturopaths call adrenal fatigue or adrenal exhaustion. Is this condition or something like it acknowledged...

DrSugar is in the house! And she’s answering your health-related questions. We’ve been getting many questions from readers regarding odd symptoms experienced during and immediately after exercise. One reader experienced nausea, vomiting, and dizziness while exercising, which made her feel...

DrSugar is in the house! And she’s answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, What’s the deal with foot cramps? I never got them when I was younger, but lately, I’ve been getting them frequently – especially when I’m lying in bed or trying to point my toes in Pilates class....

This weekend was all about baking. My stand mixer was in constant rotation as I made pizza dough, bread, cookies, and pie crust. And while I can’t get enough of baked goods made with whole grains, the mister is not a fan. To avoid a showdown in the kitchen, I’ve been mixing whole grain flour...

S’mores are just about the definition of Summer in my house, and no campfire would be complete without them. That graham cracker and marshmallow chocolaty sandwich can’t be that bad for me, right? I mean, there are only three ingredients. Let’s take this quiz to see. Take the quiz...