The benefits and risks of coffee are often debated, but a new study has found that coffee drinkers may be better off sticking to that cup of joe: in fact, having two cups of coffee a day may just help you live longer – even if it’s decaf. The latest coffee study followed 400,000 healthy...

There’s a reason why they’re called yo-yo: those diets that have you subsisting on just a few calories a day inevitably lead to ups and downs on the scale. A recent study backs up what many people who’ve struggled with weight loss already know: when researchers put dieters on a deprivation...

How often do you work out? A new study has concluded that women don’t exercise as much as men , and the inadequate amount of exercise women are getting per day may be contributing to conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, and heart conditions. The Preventative Medicine study...

If you’re a Dr. Oz fan, you may have heard of the latest news in weight loss – raspberry ketone. The supplement, according to a weight-loss expert on The Dr. Oz Show , will help your body “think it’s thin” and burn body fat in as little as five days of taking the supplement...

We are pumped to share one of favorite stories from Health.com here on FitSugar. By Julie Upton , RD New research suggests that intensity is best for torching calories during your workout – and for more than 14 hours post-exercise. Like most of us, you probably work out to help you lose weight...

I’m a firm believer in everything in moderation, except when it comes to french fries – my thought on the subject is usually “there’s no such thing as too many.” So a few months ago (spurred by this study claiming that french fries are at the top of the foods that are making...

Hair falling in your face is one annoying problem to contend with while working out (check out these hair accessories to remedy that issue ), but what happens when you’re dripping in a spin class, or hot yoga class, or are halfway through mile five in your 8-mile run? I’m referring to the...

You’ve heard it before: work on your core muscles so you can have everything from better balance to better cardio performance. But what if there was no benefit to having strong abs besides a celeb-worthy midsection? Three studies reported in The New York Times show that you may or may not be getting...

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian with master’s degrees in both nutrition science and public health. I’ve had a private practice for a long time, so I’ve coached many people on...

Everything you need to know about resistance bands – The Fitnessista Anne Hathaway’s guilty food pleasure – Fit Celeb The reasons behind emotional eating – That’s Fit The Baby Boomer generation needs to get moving or else . . . – Daily Spark Another study confirming...

Coffee either gets a bad rap for causing things like sleeplessness, high blood pressure, or diabetes, or is celebrated for its benefits (like reducing risk of disease, improving memory, and easing muscle pain). And now, two new cancer studies have added to the discussion of how much coffee is too much....