Yoga is generally seen as a therapeutic practice that can alleviate pain from previous injuries and help prevent new ones. But a recent article from The New York Times Magazine highlights the practice as something quite different – yoga can wreck your body . The stories are scary and cautionary:...

It may not be a secret that the best way to a six-pack is a healthy diet (even if it’s no diet at all ) and regular exercise, but there’s a right way and wrong way to a flat belly. If you’re trying to find the best combination to help banish belly fat and strengthen your torso, read...

Drew Barrymore is back on the big screen in February with Big Miracle ! To celebrate the film and Drew’s amazing fans, we’re giving away an exciting trip. One lucky winner and a friend will fly to Los Angeles on Virgin America and get the A-list treatment, all before meeting – and...

Can you hear a low buzzing sound when all other noises have died down at night? Do you have problems going to sleep due to a constant ringing sound that you seem to hear? If you do, you are probably suffering from a condition called Tinnitus. Know all about Tinnitus, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis...

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! When was the last time you got 8 hours of sleep or lifted weights at the gym? You’re not alone if you can’t remember: Even some of the most savvy women didn’t get the memo about these health-wrecking...

Way back in the 1920s the American Medical Association began recommending annual physicals: a yearly check-in with your doctor for some basic medical screenings. In that same decade the US Public Health Association launched a nationwide campaign promoting the physical, which was part of the early stages...

If you’re planning to work in the medical profession, smoking could keep you from getting a job. For more and more hospitals and other health-focused businesses, not smoking at or near the workplace isn’t enough; it could be a reason to deny applicants a job . The policies are an acknowledgment...

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?...

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?...

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...

Blood Clot Treatment Blood clot is also known as Thrombus. Thrombus is the medical term used for the blood clots in artery or vein. It is a liquid that flows within the blood vessel. It is the final product of the blood coagulation step in homeostasis . image by Seegul Blood clot is a natural part of...