CHI MACHINES ROCK! - Product Review And Why You Need One!

Boomer Babe — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:32:58 -0700

When you consider that 80 percent of chronic disease, including diabetes, asthma, allergies, headaches, arthritis, heart, lung, and digestive problems are linked to the spine, you or someone you know is likely to benefit from a machine that provides balance and increased circulation to the spine in ways that can't otherwise be obtained - whether it's for prevention of disease or alleviation of current symptoms of disease.

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5 Hot Beauty Gadgets For Women Over 40

Boomer Babe — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:29:07 -0800

... If money and time were no problem (and when are they not problems?), we would get professional treatments to keep looking our best.... But thanks to technology we can use modified professional gadgets at home. These five beauty gadgets are my picks for function and reliability. They make dynamite gifts.

The 6 Best Ways To Get The Spring Back OR Into Your Step

Boomer Babe — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:58:42 -0700

If you've lost your spring or even if you just want more, Wavespring™ has developed a spring-loaded shoe technology to propel you right off the ground into the air!

Glass Glasses Anyone? BPA From Drink Containers Leaks Into Urine

Boomer Babe — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:49:45 -0700

A chemical in certain plastics, bisphenol A (BPA), is leaching into our urine if we drink or eat from certain plastic bottles or containers. BPA has already been linked to diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) is calling for additional research on BPA and breast cancer, reproductive health, and on BPA's effects on infants and children using these containers.

Sagging Breasts Need A Lift? Cup&Up To The Rescue!

Boomer Babe — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:01:26 -0700

Cup&Up By MIM

In the not-too-distant-future, you'll be able to have your sagging breasts lifted on your lunch hour! Well, just about.... An Israeli company, MIM (Minimally Invasive Mastopexy) has developed a two-hole breast lift procedure to insert what amounts to a permanent push-up bra under your breasts. How clever and how considerate!

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Clic Readers Review: Hidden Secrets of Clic® Reading Glasses

Boomer Babe — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:39:22 -0800

I've grown a new appendage around my neck. It's called a CliC® reader. If I could find my other seven pair of readers that evaporated into thin air, I would toss them, because I'm now addicted to CliCs. read more »

Is All Your Weight In Your Bum? Try The Lift Assist!

Boomer Babe — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:50:23 -0800

When I saw the Lift Assist seat cushion, I immediately thought, not of seniors, or disabled persons, or people with arm or leg injuries; I thought about boomers I know, people in their fifties, even forties, who struggle to get off their asses, excuse the expression, because their asses weigh them down like steel anchors!

High-Tech Locators Find Keys, Glasses... Even Your Cat!

Boomer Babe — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:01:09 -0700

Find One, Find All® (FOFA®) Locator

There I go! Can't find my keys again. Just when I think I'm ready to hop in the car for another day's commute, my car keys, mobile phone, wallet, purse, reading glasses, and/or sunglasses can't be found. Whoops, where did I leave my coffee thermos? read more »

The disappearing act those slylies pull every day has been a source of needless frustration in my life, and I finally decided I had to stop them. I checked into several locating devices and found two locators I'd like to share with you, as each has appealing but different features for different needs... the FOFA® and the Loc8tor.

Anti-Valentine Art: 10 That Will Break Your Heart

Boomer Babe — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:35:59 -0800

Sweet, hot, and mutually adoring love may be what everyone aspires to, but as far as art goes, the conventional wisdom is that it's the painful side of love that produces great art. That explains why Anti-Valentine art, now a category unto itself, is meaningful well beyond a single day of the year. Here are 10 of my favorite Anti-Valentine posters this year.

7 Adult Trikes, From Tame To Game For Anything

Boomer Babe — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:44:44 -0700

How about a trike ride? An adult trike ride. Trikes provide a more relaxing ride than bikes, and if you get a recumbent trike, it's less stressful on your joints and your back than a bike. Either way, the trike's the trip right now.

Butt Lifts: The Next Boob Jobs

Boomer Babe — Sat, 08 May 2010 14:59:55 -0700

Let me ask you a blunt question... Is your ass dragging? If diet and exercise isn't getting you ready for your string bikini or Speedo® this summer, you might want to consider one of the few cosmetic surgeries that has grown in popularity for men and women even during the current recession... the butt lift.

Accidents Happen! Here's Something Smart And Kind Of Sexy To Prevent Them

Boomer Babe — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:15:59 -0700

Do you know how many of us old folks have bad knees, bad hips, bad vision, and terrible problems with balance? A lot of us, and though I admit I don't know the exact numbers on these old-age infirmities, I can tell you that this S² Liner designed by Cheol Min Park is what we need to protect us at home.

Hot Pants: Wear Them And Get Hot!

Boomer Babe — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:30:59 -0700

Low waist, high leg? Not. But hot? Oh yes, very hot! Would you believe 167° Fahrenheit?

Is Crazy Fit The Cure For Cellulite, Maybe?

Boomer Babe — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:32:11 -0800

We women are always looking for the one cream, the one exercise, the one food, the one massage tool... that will banish the ugly cellulite on our poor thighs. I have searched and tried out so many products that claim they do "reduce the appearance" of cellulite, that I think they mean, "Wear dark glasses and you won't see it."

10 Must-Have Gadget Gift Ideas For Techies Over 40

Boomer Babe — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:27:32 -0800

According to marketing surveys, the over-40 age group represents the largest proportional population of first world countries and it is the most gadget- endowed portion of the population... probably it's their income level. So the challenge for you this holiday is to find some gadgets that the techies on your list may not have.

Tomato Pill, Ateronon™, Can Reduce Effects Of Bad Cholesterol By 90%!

Boomer Babe — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:58:22 -0700

At today's first session of the British Cardiovascular Society in London, Cambridge Theranostics announced its release of a new pill, Ateronon™, which has reduced the oxidation of LDL cholesterol by as much as 90 percent in two months in clinical trials. Ateronon is being marketed as a food supplement, as it is a natural product made from tomato skins -- tangerine tomato skins to be exact.

Bad Memory? Go Take A Prevagen®!

Boomer Babe — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:11:00 -0700

The 'brain pill' is called Prevagen® and it can improve your memory within within 8 to 30 days.... I don't know about you, but I'm trying it! As a matter of fact I just ordered a bottle for me and sent one to my Dad for Father's Day!

You know how scary it is to lose your memory. Imagine what a great gift it would be if you could help a loved one improve his or hers.

The Coolest Way To Read In The Dark: LED Reading Glasses

Boomer Babe — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:19:59 -0700

The newest thing in reading at night makes more sense than a lamp, an LED book light, and certainly a flash light. It not only creates maximum efficiency by focusing on what you're viewing, but it can be used for more than just reading!

Lastest Eyewear Technology Now Available: Self-Adjusting Eye Glasses!

Boomer Babe — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:15:00 -0800

....Think about it. You read newspapers and hard-copy books at one distance, tablet and notebook computers at another distance, do crafts and hobbies at other distances.... And how far away do you have to hold food and personal care products these days to read the contents?

10 Cool Gadgets To Assist People With Arthritis & Hand Pain

Boomer Babe — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:14:08 -0800

Arthritis, or any hand pain, can be very limiting. The muscles and joints in the hand and wrist are very small and precision-oriented, and pain can impair performance on things we do every day, like closing a jewelry catch or fastening buttons on your shirt. Assistive gadgets have less of a stigma than they used to, and they're actually getting cooler as more people are using them... because they're just smarter. Here are 10 new really cool and "handy" gadgets that just make routine movements less taxing on our hands. They even make great gifts!

GPS Shoes: Tracking Parents With Alzheimer's Disease

Boomer Babe — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:25:44 -0700

A criminal can be tracked via his cell phone, a dog via his collar, and a girlfiriend via her bra... why don't we track Alzheimer's patients, 50 percent of whom wander away from their familiar surroundings on a regular basis?

For Seniors Who Missed The Boat: The GO Computer

Boomer Babe — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:29:03 -0700

If you know a senior who thought they could get along fine without a computer 10 years ago, but who now wishes he had learned how to use one 10 years ago... It's not too late. In fact, the Designed for Seniors Go Computer is easier to use than computers designed 20 years ago!

The Latest, Smartest, And Coolest Self Defense Gadgets For Women

Boomer Babe — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:29:44 -0700

Babes, whether you never leave home without your brute (attack man or attack dog), or you don't have a brute, you should always be able to protect yourself. Even martial artists often carry small weapons with them to make their moves even more effective. Today, there are a number of cool, concealable, and even disguised lightweight weapons that won't take you long to learn to master. And once you do master them, you will feel more confident out and about without your brute!

Good Lighting Is Key To Staying Active In Your Hobbies

Boomer Babe — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:00:59 -0800

Many persons give up their hobbies or even aspects of their work or chores as they age. While arthritis in their fingers and hands may be one reason they don't build model cars or quilt any more, for most boomers and seniors, it's because of vision changes. As we age, we tend to need more light and more magnification to see clearly and sometimes even our prescription lenses don't quite measure up to what we need for hobby work.

10 Helpful Gadgets For Boomer Moms & Grandma

Boomer Babe — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:14:44 -0700

Heck. We all age and, even if we feel young, aging may restrict us physically in doing things we did when we were younger. Arthritis, sore feet, bad knees... one thing or another seems to slow us down after awhile. Fortunately, many gadgets are available that enable us to achieve the same results we did when we were younger... maybe one of these will look like it will help your boomer mom or granny feel groovy again.

Exercise Your Hands To Avoid Repetitive Stress Injuries, Postpone Arthritis

Boomer Babe — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:00:02 -0700

Chances are you have, or will get, osteoarthritis in your hands, fingers, wrists, or elbows. Arthritis is really limiting, because it doesn't just come and go; it's deteriorating. That's why the Hand Fitness Trainer makes so much sense. It strengthens your muscles and joints, resisting repetitive stress injuries and slowing the progression of osteoarthritis.

Shoes That Give You A Buzz

Boomer Babe — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:59:00 -0800

What Are These Shoes Hiding?

On December 26, 2006, Dr. Richard Koenig was awarded the 7,152,345th U.S. Patent for something contained in these shoes…. No, it’s not a travel alarm… nor is it a stun gun….

These two shoes, along with a few other fashionable-looking styles are loaded with “good vibrations!” read more »

Student Designs Special Pot Handles For Those With Arthritis

Boomer Babe — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:00:59 -0800

Even though Ching-Hao Hsu, a graduate student at Australia's Queensland University of Technology, is focused on a career as a lighting designer, he has shown a unique interest in and talent for developing assistive tools for persons with disabilities. On the first short list of the James Dyson sponsored Australian Design Awards, the Arthritis Handle was clearly developed after significant research.

Brilliant Invention! Vanguard System For Better Breast Cancer Detection

Boomer Babe — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:01:04 -0700

This new MRI table and accompanying breast detection software not only take better pictures, but they allow immediate medical intervention, if needed. That's why the Vanguard System inventor, Cameron Piron, President of Sentinelle Medical Inc. just received a Best Innovator 2008 Award from the Ontario Premier.

Phone Deaf? Hear Now, Loud AND Clear

Boomer Babe — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:10:01 -0800

Plantronics®, for many years a leader in sound technology, has been devoting a good part of its research to enhancing sound for hearing impaired persons through its Clarity® division. The latest Clarity device to hit the market is its C4230™ telephone/answering machine that looks strictly space-age, but has all the bells, booms, and lights you need if your hearing is mildly to severely impaired right here on earth. read more »