Fitness

Human Slingshot: Banshee Bungee

by Chris Weiss

Propel yourself straight forward on land, water or snow with Banshee Bungee.

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Biking With Buddy: WalkyDog Bicycle Dog Leash

by Lady Bee

Stopping at every tree or bush or blade of grass may be fun for Buddy and Trixie, but it's not exercise for them or you. WalkyDog, a leash that's designed to attach to your bike, will help make it safe and a pleasure to jog and bike together!

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Xtrai Sensor System Protects Your Gear from Your Stupidity

by Chris Weiss

EK Xtrai sensor protects your bikes, boat and racks attached to your car roof rack.

Salt Is Even More Unhealthy Than You Think

by Boomer Babe

Even if your diet is very low in sodium, you may still get heart disease, but reducing your salt intake by just 3 grams a day, something very easy to do, could reduce your chances significantly. Look what this new study determined about salt intake....

10 Great Invention Ideas for the Best St. Patrick's Day Ever

by Elizabeth Valeri

The following are my picks for the best St. Patrick's day ever, with a few post-St. Patrick's day reconciliation-style inventions thrown in for good measure.

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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir: Camping Comfort and Warmth Minus the Weight

by Chris Weiss

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir with Reflective Barrier technology

An incredible combination of warmth, comfort and lightweight construction, the Therm-a-Rest Neo Air, set for retail next month, is setting a new standard in camping mats.

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Too Little Vitamin D Could Cause Fat Teens

by Rane

We all know that vitamin D is good for the bones – it helps prevent osteoporosis – but what happens when you don’t have enough Vitamin D in your system?

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Making Winter Fun: 5 Smarter Ski, Snowboard and Snow Sport Gadgets and Innovations

by Chris Weiss

For many, winter is a long, horrible time of year spent indoors waiting the arrival of spring. With the right gear, it doesn't have to be. Check out some fun little devices that will make winter your favorite time of year!

For Dogs With Hind Leg Injuries, A Wheelchair May Help

by Lady Bee

Hind leg weakness is quite common in older dogs, but there are some medical conditions that can affect young dogs, as well. Whether your dog has lost full use of his hind legs, has weakness in them, or has a degenerative disease affecting his back legs, he may be helped by use of a dog wheelchair, aka dog cart.

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Wine: A Glass A Day Can Reduce Risk Of Esophageal Cancer

by Boomer Babe

Esophageal cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the U.S. today. In thirty years, esophageal cancer has grown 500 percent! But the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research has discovered that certain diets and a glass of wine can curtail the risk of a precursor to esophageal cancer, called Barrett’s Esophagus.

Wearable Heart Monitor: Vital Jacket’s Fashionable & Vital Monitoring Medical Device

by Fashion Finds

Traditional heart monitoring systems are bulky, inconvenient, and just not always practical for everyday use. Biodevices, S.A. specializes in the development of cutting edge medical diagnostic technologies; the Vital Jacket is their newest gadget which is medically functional and actually quite fashionable, too.

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Silly or Safe Fashion? Lifebag Cushions Your Head So You Don’t Lose Your Marbles!

by Fashion Finds

Lifebag airbag for your head makes sure you don't lose your marbles during unexpected threats to your noggin. It's a strange safety device that takes safety to the extreme. But rest assured, whether you're involved in extreme sports or convinced the grim reaper's about to come and claim you, the Lifebag is always ready to inflate and save your head from environmental, or even personal threats.

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Bailout Your Sleep Debt with Yawnlog

by Austin Keenan

YawnLog is here to help you catch up on some much-deserved shut eye by tracking your sleeping patterns with a simple calendar-based formula. It's kinda like Twitter, but for catching Z's instead of micro-blogging about Obama's Congressional Address.

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Slim Rings Make You Toe the Line to Lose Weight

by Steve Levenstein

Slim Rings slip around your toes, forcing you to walk with a different posture that makes your thigh & belly muscles work harder - and burn fat faster.

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Sound Walk: Wearable Audio Fashions For The Outdoors Plays Your iPod Music

by Fashion Finds

If you're like many people these days, you're probably attached to your iPod or MP3 player 24/7, whether it's to go for a run, hike in the woods, or when you're just out and about town. A new fashionable clothing line, Sound Walk by AZA Extremes has created fashion with built in speakers which is reminiscent of the 80's, when music was made portable with large boom boxes; however with Sound Walk the clothing is more fashionable and the music is built in.

Jones® GABA Has Every Intention Of Blowing Your Mind

by Toby

You know Jones Soda, the pure cane juice soda? Well, get ready for Jones GABA, the drink that intends to blow your mind!

LeapFrog’s Zippity: Jump for Joy With the Interactive Learning and Exercise System for Kids

by Jace Shoemaker-...

If your child has a habit of sitting in front of the television all day long or doesn't get quite enough exercise, this new interactive gadget may have you all jumping for joy!

Study Finds That Many Diets Are Effective In Weight Loss

by Rane

People are always searching for the best or fastest weight loss plan. While some may say that one diet plan is better than another, researchers have found that there are many diets out there that are effective in weight loss.

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Garmin Introduces Workout Watch At Moderate Pricepoint: The FR60

by Must Love Gadgets

If you fancy a workout watch -- one that tracks your time, calories burned, and gives you a bit of training challenge -- then the new FR 60 may be for you. But for $130, don't expect it to tell you how to get where you're going or much else.

Digiwall Interactive, Digital Rock Climbing: Futuristic Invention A Reality

by Beth Hodgson

Digiwall is another fine example of a company focused on keeping things active through interactive fun. Their digital climbing wall, which combines visual and aural experiences incorporate challenges, games and other fun activities to make indoor rock climbing even more enjoyable for children and other sport enthusiasts.