Fitness
“Fat Guy” Underwear from China Pounds Home the Message
by China.new
Stout men considering moving to China should be prepared some very direct critiques from the country's ad agencies. You may think you're just slightly overweight but that package of “Fat Guy Briefs” in your shopping cart dares to accuse otherwise by pulling no punches.
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Add new comment When It Comes to Office Chairs, One Size Does Not Fit All
by Gadgetry Inc
If you've put on a bit of weight or have always been on the heavy side, then it might be time to go look at office chairs for large people. Not only will you find them roomier and more comfortable, you'll also be doing your body good.
Esthetic Prosthetic Designed for the Disabled
by Steve Levenstein
With prosthetic devices, function comes first while form too often places a poor second. Not anymore! Perhaps inspired by the footwear flaunted by footless South African runner Oscar Pistorius, a Japanese industrial designer has unveiled a very esthetic prosthetic.
Scientists Witness Brain Chilling Yawns
by T Goodman
There is nothing more discouraging in human discourse than someone yawning in your face while you're speaking to him. "Oh, excuse me," he might say, "I guess I'm just very tired." (Yeah, sure!)
But now, scientists have evidence that your listener may not be bored at all; but just chilling... his brain.
Harvard Nutritionists Develop Their Own Plate For Healthy Eating
by T Goodman
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revamped its healthy eating recommendations a few months ago with a new visual - an icon called 'MyPlate,' replacing the former healthy foods pyramid icon. The Nutrition Source at the Harvard School of Public Health thinks the government's plate lacks a good bit of guidance as to which specific foods should be eaten - after all MyPlate offers no guidance.
3 comments World Alzheimer's Report 2011 Issues Basic Minimum Guidelines For Alzheimer's Care
by T Goodman
For the third year in a row, Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) has issued global recommendations for Alzheimer's patients, medical personnel, and caregivers. The 2011 World Alzheimer's Report focuses
on "The benefits of early diagnosis and intervention," and the doctors
that publish the report have gone to considerable effort to amass the
volume of research that's been conducted in this area.
Adidas China Hits Overstressed Commuters with Giant Punching Bags
by China.new
Adidas China has installed giant punching bags on a Shanghai subway platform as part of their interactive “Don't Waste Your Wait” ad campaign. Commuters are encouraged to take out their frustrations on the huge, three-striped bags while waiting for their train.
Chinese Fitness Camps for Kids Motivate Overweight Offspring
by China.new
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in China, pun intended, but fitness experts inspired by American “Fat Camps” (or the film Full Metal Jacket) have found a 28-day solution that helps China's chubby child cadres take a great leap forward on the path to healthier lifestyles.
China's Farmers Could Grow Foods Naturally Enriched in Selenium
by China.new
Chinese geologists have announced that over 28 percent of the soil in the Chinese island province of Hainan is naturally enriched in Selenium. Farm produce grown in selenium-enriched soils incorporate this important trace element, offering health-conscious consumers a safe, environmentally-friendly way to improve their health.
'Muscle Milk' For Baby Boomers: Ensure Muscle Health
by Boomer Babe
Are you perpetually just a few days away from beginning a new
diet and exercise routine? Curiously, the goal keeps moving forward on
the calendar, doesn't it? Ensure, the nutritional supplement
company, has a special 'muscle milk' drink that might give you a
strong push towards actually achieving your fitness goals....
'Sleeping DVD' Gently Guides You Into Dreamland
by Steve Levenstein
Need a little help sleeping lately? Just pop the “Sleeping DVD” into your player and drift off to slumberland, gently guided by the soft voices and easy-on-the-eyes looks of some of Japan's most alluring dreamgirls.
Walkie The Talkie - An App That Pays You To Use It
by Jamie Reygle
Gigwalk pays you to use your smartphone.
Converse Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary Collaboration Gives Gamers a Kick
by Steve Levenstein
Converse and Nintendo have teamed up to create the ultimate gamer's shoe: the Super Mario Bros Chuck Taylor Hi. Available in black or white, these super Super Mario shoes are due to be released this July, only in Japan.
Meet The GymyGym, The World's First Ergonomic Exercise Chair
by Gadgetry Inc
In today's busy and office-centric culture, it's common to find men and
women hunched over paperwork or typing away at a keyboard eight hours a
day (or more!) And that's not necessarily good for our bodies. So to address these issues, some folks came up with the GymyGym, the
world's first ever ergonomic chair that was specially designed to reduce
the risks and negative effects of having to sit on a chair all day
long.
The Heart Stops Here - The Biosensing Bucking Bronco
by Jamie Reygle
The harder you breathe, the harder the Broncomatic bucks!
Act Loqly - An App That Gives You Instant Local Knowledge
by Jamie Reygle
Loqly makes local knowledge available to anyone who needs it, whenever they want it.
Spin, Flip, Grab--Bounceboard Does It Trampoline-Style
by Chris Weiss
A safer, more intuitive way of bouncing and boarding.
Sbyke--Easier To Ride Than To Say
by Chris Weiss
Between the awkward name and poor marketing, the Sbyke probably won't be seen in many neighborhoods.
Do Work, Kid: Upper Body Aerobic Exerciser
by Chris Weiss
Yet one more way to work your upper body. You can do this one sitting down, so it might be just right.
'Moderate Diet' Bowl Fools Your Eyes, Slims Your Waist
by Steve Levenstein
The 'Moderate Diet' Bowl from Japan's Sunart features a raised bottom that imparts the illusion of a rice bowl heaping with tasty goodness! When you reach the bottom of the bowl all-too-soon, however, you might feel full though you actually ate less.