How Much Do You Know About Childhood Strokes?


Updated 07/22/08 2:14 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

How Much Do You Know About Childhood Strokes?

People tend to associate strokes with adults, but they also happen in children, even babies. One report said they affect 10 out of every 100,000 children each year. The American Heart Association released guidelines for childhood stroke this week. Test your knowledge of what to look for by taking this quiz. Source Take the Quiz Read more

OnSugar Album Review: The Strokes's Angles


Updated 03/28/11 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Strokes Angles Album Review

The following post is an excerpt from davidwolfson of OnSugar blog Scene Be Seen. Opener "Machu Picchu" starts strong, with Casablancas singing startlingly high and the guitarists laying down reggae-influenced lines during the verses; keep in mind that it was penned by Valensi. Next up is "Under Cover of Darkness," the album's first single. Upon its release, it was seen as a return to form by Read more

4 Steps to Achieving Better Brows in a Flash


Updated 05/22/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Fill In Brows

The eyebrows are the frames for beautiful eyes (that means they are important). And now that full, bold brows are in style, having the right moves for filling them in is essential. Makeup artist Floriane David of Make Up For Ever Academy reveals her expert secrets to achieving your best brows. Form an outline: Start by using an angled brow brush to draw one long stroke underneath and above the Read more

How to Use Google's New Knowledge Graph


Updated 05/20/12 3:42 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Use Google's Knowledge Graph

In an effort to improve and smarten up search results, Google launched the Knowledge Graph today. Previously, Google's search algorithm matched a string of letters or keywords to websites containing those letters, but keywords often have deeper meanings than face value. Google created the Knowledge Graph in response to the need for a more intelligent search model that better understands the Read more

Overlooked and Underappreciated: How to Use the Rowing Machine


Updated 05/17/12 8:31 AM · Posted by · 24 comments

Tips For Using the Rowing Machine

The rowing machine can be intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it's an effective way to spice up your cardio routine. But while the rowing machine, also called an ergometer, is a calorie buster (about 280 calories in 30 minutes for an 130-pound woman) and a good leg and core workout, improper form can lead to back injuries if you're not careful. Read on for our tips on proper rowing Read more

The One Thing You Need to Do a Bright Lip Look Right


Updated 05/11/12 9:15 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Apply Lipstick and Lip Liner

Perhaps you want to try the bright lip trend this Spring but steer clear of it to avoid ending up with smudged color all over your face. Dick Page, artistic director for Shiseido, assures a bold lip look can be done a lot easier than you think. In lieu of a primer, he recommends turning your lip pencil into a contouring tool to keep everything inside the lines. Not only does this makeup must Read more

Bike On: How to Find Your Ideal RPM


Updated 05/03/12 3:20 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

How Fast Should I Pedal When Biking

May is National Bike Month, and we hope you're planning on pedaling. And when cruising on two wheels, to protect your knees and prevent leg fatigue while cycling, you need to pay attention to your pedaling speed! You calculate your pedaling speed through rpms — the revolutions per minute of your pedals. The magic number is 80 rpms. Between 60 to 80 rpms is considered ideal for your knees, but Read more

It's Time to Quit Your Sugar Addiction Once and For All


Updated 04/26/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why You Should Eat Less Sugar

There's lots to love about sugar: it makes dessert delicious and fruit flavorful. But eating too much sugar (more than the recommended six teaspoons a day) is bad for more than your waistline. Read on for three important reasons to cut back on sugar. You always want more: It's hard to stop at just one cookie or piece of cake; that's because sugar is addictive. Eating sugar activates feel-good Read more

Dick Clark Passes Away at 82


Updated 04/19/12 7:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Dick Clark Dies of Heart Attack

Dick Clark has sadly passed away today as a result of a heart attack. The producer and TV personality was 82 years old, and had suffered a stroke in 2004. We'll always remember Clark for his annual hosting duties on New Year's Rockin' Eve, and our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time. Read more

Why We're Crushing on The Conversation's Amanda de Cadenet


Updated 04/26/12 6:21 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Amanda de Cadenet and The Conversation

You may not know British TV personality and photographer Amanda de Cadenet yet, but we promise you she's someone you'd want to sit down and have a chat with. Which is exactly what she's doing with a plethora of high-profile women (many of whom are her friends) for her new show The Conversation With Amanda de Cadenet. Coproduced by Demi Moore and Amanda, The Conversation is a new Lifetime series Read more