News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
This is my first air cleaner and quite frankly, I wasn’t too sure how I was going to check it out. However, thanks to Mother Nature and the mother of all pollen seasons, the AirGenius5 from Kaz USA was working overtime, and it did just fine. If you think this is an endorsement of the product, you […]
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For those of you who aren’t experts in the art of the round ball, a goal isn’t scored unless the whole ball crosses the goal line. Currently there are no video replays in making decisions, so it’s up to the linesman to be in the right spot and to make a judgement call. FIFA, the
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Ever had to lug your bicycle up a set of stairs or onto public transport? Bikes can be an awkward thing to move around. A new Kickstarter project, the Bike Frame Handle (aka “The Little Lifter”) is a simple yet elegant solution. Made of leather, the strap wraps around your frame and gives you an
Bike Frame Handle Makes Carrying Bikes Easier Read More
With the winter nearly behind us (we live in the Pacific Northwest and the rain and bad weather really do not go away until after the 4th of July) and summer knocking on the door, it’s time for me to focus my exercise outdoors. With that hopefully comes fun new training technology to better enable
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Hundreds of thousands of people around the world are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes each year. With a total shutdown of insulin production, this illness requires regular testing and injections. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is working on the Artificial Pancreas Project in conjunction with Universities worldwide. A conventional insulin pump and continuous glucose
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The InaTrap from Acase is a futuristic looking LED lamp that attracts those nasty blood sucking mosquitos and traps them without having to use harmful sprays, chemicals or even propane gas. A noiseless built-in fan produces a small amount of carbon dioxide to lure the mosquitos and then sucks them into the trap. It features an 8 hour
InaTrap High-Tech Insect Trap Keeps Mosquitos From Ruining Your Cookout Read More
The fitness/exercise equipment I typically use measures heart rate, speed, distance, cadence, etc. With this data, either the device, sync software, or website can approximate the calories burned during the periods of exertion. Measuring and tracking the data points is a great training tool but does not necessarily facilitate overall weight loss. The designers and
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How do you rinse the toothpaste out of your mouth after you brush your teeth? Do you use a cup or your hand? The Rinser Toothbrush from Amron saves you a step by providing a special channel in the handle that creates a stream of water when you hold the toothbrush under the faucet. The
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This post brought to you by ConnectMyDNA.com. All opinions are 100% mine.I’m a big fan of the NBC TV show Who Do You Think You Are? and have been interested in tracing my family tree ever since a relative translated letters from my ancestors who came to the US from Germany in the early to
Tracing your Ancestry is About the Past. ConnectMyDNA is Now. Read More
A lot of people worry about getting help if something happens to them away from a phone. Maybe they are aging or becoming confused or forgetful. Perhaps they have limited mobility or a disability. Maybe they are concerned family members worried about their loved ones. One popular option is an emergency dialing system, like the
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Sanofi has what’s probably the first FDA-approved iPod/iPhone accessory with its iBGStar Blood Glucose Monitoring System. But to make best use of it, you’ll probably have to be a diabetic. 🙁 The compact iBGStar module plugs directly into the iPhone or iPod touch and can immediately displays results. The iBGStar Diabetes Manager app allows users
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Unified Lifestyle features an application for SmartPhone and iPad that will help you stay on your diet track while dining out. Restaurant Nutrition features the nutrition information for meals in over 60,000 restaurants, convenience stores and markets.
Restaurant Nutrition App – Free App of the Day! Read More
I am in a never ending battle to keep my hectic life less cluttered. This fact spans all aspects of my world…from my office space, to my desk at home, to our garage, and everything in between. Kurt Kay & John Kurcheski of K Concepts have designed an interesting device for mounting some of your
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Are you day dreaming about a big slice of chocolate cake right now? Curb that craving by sniffing your pen. Say what? Sniffing the Diet Support Pen is supposed to curb your appetite and put you in a calm state of mind within 5 minutes of sniffage. The Diet Pen looks like an ordinary pen with a ballpoint
Craving a cheeseburger, but on a diet? No problem, just sniff your pen. Read More
Let’s face it, working out is not fun. Those of you that think it is, are just crazy because working out has fried your brain. For us normal (aka lazy) folks, we know the real truth. Working out is never going to be as much fun as sitting on our LazyBoy recliner watching The Game
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As a follow on to Andy’s review of the Wahoo Run/Gym Pack, I decided to order (and review) the Armband for iPhone to get the most out of my Wahoo running pack. I 100% agreed with Andy’s assessment that a compatible armband is a must to best utilize Wahoo’s running fitness gear for the iPhone….
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Aratos Technologies wants to tell you when to come in out of the sun, and with the Sun UV Protector App for iPhones, it won’t be hard to do. The UV factor in Las Vegas isn’t the same UV factor in Seattle. And it’s hard to always know the right protection to use. The Sun
Sun UV Protector App…When it’s Time to Come in out of the Sun Read More
Verizon recently gave me the opportunity to try out the new MOTOACTV. Well, what exactly is it? A music player? A GPS Tracker? A watch? Actually, it’s all of those. They also lent me the Sports armband. I am definitely a casual runner, and I don’t run much at all when it is cold, but this got me out
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I don’t find cellphones or smartphones especially comfortable to hold for my marathon phone calls with my friend Leah or my husband while he’s away on a business trip. I purchased the iClooly Phonestand and use that wired handset when I’m making long calls. The Solo Travel handset from Native Union would be great for
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This Pitch Velocity and Accuracy Umpire pitch-training device from Hammacher Schlemmer measures pitch velocity, calls balls and strikes, and simulates at bats. The built-in sonic radar measures speed from 20-99 mph from 45′ or 60′ 6″ away (the Little League and Major League Baseball pitching distances). It can also be used with fast-pitch softball at
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