Health

Support Stockings Don't Help Stroke Patients After All

by Boomer Babe

Although doctors have been prescribing support hose for acute stroke patients for years, and millions of stroke patients have worn them, a large British study now shows that they do not help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) post-stroke, and that they may even cause skin damage on the areas they cover.

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Sunrise, Sunset... Customized With Your Alarm Clock

by Must Love Gadgets

You're getting very sleepy. The light is dimming... dimming just a little bit more every moment. Your eyelids are heavy... heavy with sleep. Put your book down now. Just let it fall. The light is getting dimmer....

AccuVein AV300 Makes Drawing Blood Easier

by Rane

Being at the doctor’s office sucks. It especially makes the visit bad when you are told you need your blood drawn. However, even worse than that is when the person drawing your blood can’t seem to find your vein, thereby having to stick you with a needle a couple of times.

Less Pain Equals More Gain With Adult Stem Cell Facelift!

by Boomer Babe

Work is underway at the Giampapa Institute for Anti-Aging Medical Therapy in Montclair, NJ to gain patent protection for a procedure that enables a knife-free facelift - injections with one's own adult stem cells. The patent application was filed last week by NeoStem, Inc. for the technology which integrates NeoStem's proprietary stem cell extraction process.

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Swim Like A Dolphin With Lunocet Swim Fin

by Chris Weiss

The Lunocet swim fin transforms the swimmer into a cross between a mermaid and dolphin providing swimming speed and efficiency never before imagined for land-dwelling species.

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The Business Of Pets: Niche Business In Living Wills For Your Dog Or Cat

by Beth Hodgson

Living Wills are recommended for all individuals over the age of 65, or those who are younger who are living with a serious medical condition. The principle behind these Living Wills is that the person's wishes with regards to medical care are outlined and documented so that others know what they want from their medical care at a time when they may be unable to speak for themselves and make their own decisions. Since our beloved pets can never speak for themselves, a company called Pet Living Wills has decided to capture this niche with a unique business.

Exercising The Mind And Body With Connect 18’s Unique Fitness Programs

by Beth Hodgson

I've already discussed the proven effects of Brain Fitness programs like Vibrant Brains, which helps prevent the development of future memory impairments by strengthening and stimulating the brain. But, a program like Brain Fitness doesn't offer a complete exercise program with a focus upon the body as well as the mind. Enter Connect 18, a unique exercise program for the body and mind that uses a historical tour perspective to educate and entertain those who are looking to stay in shape.

Glass Glasses Anyone? BPA From Drink Containers Leaks Into Urine

by Boomer Babe

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.

A Double Strand of DNA & The Art Of Origami Meet Nanotechnology

by T Goodman

A new method of targeting drugs for delivery to cells is in development at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The new method combines the art of DNA origami with the science of nanotechnology and is expected to result in drug-carrying nanostructures that can weather the storms of intracellular "hurricanes."

Top 10 Inventions Of 'Garage Inventors' Win 2009 Popular Science Awards

by Myra Per-Lee

Popular Science has announced the 2009 Invention Awards for the top 10 groundbreaking inventions that originated from the minds and perseverance of individual inventors. These inventions did not have big companies behind them with a big research lab and lots of money. You won't see the likes of Apple® or Motorola® or Honda® among this list. Just folks like you and me whose inventions will make a major impact on the way we live, work, learn, play, and even manage intelligence in battle.

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Leg Squeezing Socks Reduce Foot Fatigue On The Job

by Steve Levenstein

Jobs that force workers to stand for long periods of time can cause feet to swell, resulting in localized pain and general fatigue. Slim Walk socks address the issue by gradually constricting the foot and lower leg as you walk and while you work.

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Swine Flu Spread By Baseball Game Balloons?

by Steve Levenstein

Osaka's Hanshin Tigers are the latest Japanese pro baseball team to ban the use of human breath powered Jet Balloons, traditionally released in mass quantities by fans, as they could conceivably spread H1N1 Swine Flu to thousands attending the games.

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Pocket-Size Breath Test Tells If You Have Stinky Breath

by Rane

Tired of wondering how bad your breath really smells sometimes? Researchers have developed a tiny breath test that can detect bad-breath bacteria in your mouth.

Body Check Ball: Fitness Info In The Palm Of Your Hand

by Chris Weiss

Get the scoop on how fit (or not) you are by simply holding a ball. The Body Check Ball is a great accessory for the fitness nut in all of us.

High Alzheimer's Risk For Those With Atrial Fibrillation

by Boomer Babe

Boomers and younger generations are terrified of getting Alzheimer's disease, so it's a good thing that scientists are focusing on it and learning more about its causes and possible preventative measures. It is with this in mind that I share the following -- not to frighten you, but to pass on information that can help you get medical assistance if and when you need it.

MIT Develops Cancer Monitoring Implant To Get Instant "Lab Results"

by Boomer Babe

... If your cancer is starting to metastasize, your doctor needs to know now, not four days from now, after the lab returns your tests. By then, there's more activity going on.

Alzheimer's Risk Indicator For People Over 65 Proposed By New Study

by Boomer Babe

Though the research needs to be validated with further studies, a new study published in the online issue of Neurology today, proposes a 15 point scale to identify persons at risk for Alzheimer's disease, if they are over 65 years old.

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Machine Used For Research Keeps Animal Hearts Beating

by Rane

Scientists at North Carolina State University have developed a new machine that is designed to keep animal hearts beating so that they can be studied for research.

Designer Hospital Gowns To Go! The Progressive Recovery Collection

by Boomer Babe

Most of you know the problems with hospital gowns. They suck. With, if you're lucky, two sets of strings in the front, or in the back, depending on how you're told to wear them, you always have something showing that even your intimates seldom see.

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Moss Can Be Used As 'Surrogate Mother' To Human Genes

by T Goodman

Moss, that dark green, short, furry plant that seems to grow spontaneously in dark, moist spaces, has unexpectedly shown up as a kind of surrogate mother to human genes, able to read human genes and manufacture the proteins encoded on them! This finding, made by Martin Fussenegger, Professor of Chemical and Bioengineering at ETH Zurich and others at the University of Freiburg im Breisgau, is a 450 million year old reversal of fortune!