Fitness

Hit The Tees At New Courses That Bring Back Old Industry Trends

by Beth Hodgson

In an attempt to attract the younger generation to the sport of golf during tough economic times, two innovative courses in the works plan to bring fitness back to the game by offering tee times to those looking to use their feet, rather than ride in carts.

Smart Bikes Come To Denmark

by Katie Gatto

Smart bikes come to Denmark in order to help better manage traffic and make information sharing easier.

Is Crazy Fit The Cure For Cellulite, Maybe?

by Boomer Babe

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."

Study Says Money Is More Incentive to Lose Weight

by Rane

Losing weight can be tough. There are so many different diets out there that it’s hard to choose when you’re ready to take on the challenge. However, a new study says that people are more motivated to lose weight when money is involved.

You Bar Takes Nutritional Bars and Shakes To A New Level With Customization

by Beth Hodgson

It can be tough to find a protein shake or nutritional bar that tastes good and contains all the ingredients you're looking for. You Bar gives you exactly what you want by allowing you to create your own customized bars and shakes online. Be prepared, this article might start your stomach grumbling.

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Is Your Wallet A Pain In The Ass? Try The Rogue Wallet Instead

by Boomer Babe

The truth is that a man's wallet is often a pain in the ass. In fact, mens' wallets cause so much back pain that men must remove them when they sit down, or the back pain becomes chronic.

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Weight Loss Trend For The New Year: Gyrotonic Fitness Studios

by Beth Hodgson

This year, honor your New Year's resolution to get in shape by trying a new fitness trend. The Gyrotonic brand's new archaic-looking fitness apparatus and Gyrokinesis classes combine the benefits of swimming, yoga, gymnastics, dance and more, to give fitness enthusiasts a full-body workout and spiritual-like healing experience.

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Drink Wine To Improve Your Omega-3's!

by Boomer Babe

Guess what fish haters! You can drink wine and keep your omega-3 fatty acids high, even if you never eat another bite of the fishy stuff, according to a new European study. Of course, it's probably better for you to eat fish and drink wine, but it's nice to know that some other natural, even pleasurable, consumables can protect our tickers.

Exercise May Help Overweight Children Be Less Angry

by Rane

Studies have shown that overweight kids tend to be bullies or be bullied. And why do bullies push other kids around? Most likely because they are angry. A new study says that regular exercise may help reduce anger in healthy, overweight children.

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Japanese Virtual Wife Nags You to Eat Right

by Steve Levenstein

Japanese Virtual Wife Service Sends Health Hints by Cellphone

The Virtual Wife... no, it's not what you think, even though this new health and nutrition reminder service comes from Japan.

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New Molecule Discovered That May Suppress Hunger

by Rane

As the holidays quickly approach, many weight-loss resolutions are made in order to start the new year fresh. However, new discoveries may help with the battle of the bulge.

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New Device Gets Rid of Pain and Speeds Healing Process

by Rane

PainShield™ MD is a pocket-sized device that is used to stop pain and speed the healing process.

Gaming Vest has the Potential to Pound Your Innards into Jelly!

by John P. Barker

Want to ramp up the realistic aspects of a first-person shooter in order to feel all of the punches, bullet hits, and possible collateral damage due to an explosion? Well... here's your answer.

Businesses of Convenience: 2008's Most Weird and Wacky Vending Machines

by Beth Hodgson

Vending machines offer the consumers the convenience of finding products and services at hand wherever they go. Many companies are profiting on this growing business trend, and are branching out beyond the typical candy and soda vending to provide some very unique and wacky services. Learn about the top 5 vending machines that exist in 2008!

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Keep Your Powder And Your iPod® Dry!

by Must Love Gadgets

If there were two favorite gadgets loved by product designers this past two years, it was the USB port and the iPod. Don't get me wrong, I love my port (preferably not too sweet) and don't remember life without my iPod, but jeez, do I really need a farting plastic dog or a bookcase holder for my iPod?

Baseball Knuckles Under as Japan League Drafts Teen Girl Pitcher

by Steve Levenstein

A league of their own? Not in Japan at least, where 16-year-old female knuckleballer Eri Yoshida has just been drafted by a Japanese pro baseball team. The boys of summer - plus one girl - will take the field in April 2009.

Profit from Part-Time Pets: The Dog Leasing Market

by Beth Hodgson

Miss having the companionship of a furry friend, but don't have the life circumstances that allow you to have one of your own? Businesses like FLEXPETS and major hotel chains like Fairmont and the Ritz-Carlton have established a unique time sharing concept.

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Bite Counter Keeps Kids Chewing, Stops Mom from Nagging

by Steve Levenstein

Kami Kami Sensor Puts the Bite on Health & Nutrition

"Chew your food!!"... How many times have busy kids heard that exasperated command from overly concerned mothers? Now the Kami Kami Sensor from Japan's Nitto Kagaku will keep kids biting their food - and Moms biting their tongues.

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Group Therapy May Boost Survival Rate in Breast Cancer Patients

by Rane

Joining support groups can be very beneficial and new research suggests that women with breast cancer could increase their chance of survival by joining a support group.

Vibrator Lets You Know You're Out Of Line: The iPosture

by Boomer Babe

The iPosture is an electronic disc containing a number of sensors programmable to accept your perfect posture. When you deviate from that posture, the little devil goes off, vibrating until you get back in line.

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