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MiLife Coaching System To Get The UK In Shape

A brand new cutting edge piece of technology is set to revolutionise the health of the nation. MiLife, the worlds first personalised online coaching system, captures data on your bodys physical activity and weight aiming to change peoples attitudes towards keeping fit and healthy. Research shows this smart health tool can significantly change behaviour patterns and increase peoples activity levels by over two hours a week. Read more

Prevention DS-2200PV Ultima Upper-Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

Here we have the Prevention DS-2200PV Ultima Upper-Arm Blood Pressure Monitor. This health system helps to measure your Systolic, Diastolic blood pressure, and your pulse rate. This is achieved by employing an oscillometric method to take a measurement of the blood pressure and pulse rate. Read more

Cell phones and risk of brain cancer

Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Dr. Ronald Herberman has told his faculty that they should limit the time they spend on their cell phones, because of a possible risk from brain cancer.

In his warning to his faculty, Herberman pointed to nonpublished research. This research suggests that everyone especially children should limit “long-term cell phone use to possible adverse health effects including cancer.”

Herberman had also said that children are more at risk from brain cancer from cell phones, as their brains are still developing.

The American Cancer Society has said that Herberman’s warnings are a little strong, as there is a lack of evidence. They also said that if there was a risk, it was very small. Herberman followed up by saying that even if the risk was small, it is still too great for us and our children.

Do you agree that long term cell phone use can lead to brain cancer?

Nestles Skinny Cow products are the best life diet for slimming and weight loss

Have you heard of skinny cow? Well Skinny Cow products from Nestles are hot at the moment and the reason for this is because you can indulge in what looks like to be bad fatty food, but indeed it is not as they are pure healthy products.

Skinny Cow products are for those who have the ultimate sweet tooth and these products are favored by dieters, these are without a doubt very good as part of the best life diet for slimming and weight loss. The latest product from Skinny Cow is “Skinny Dippers which is a new ice cream bar. These Skinny Dippers are ice cream bars which at the end of them are covered in chocolate (basically dipped in chocolate hence the name “Dippers”), you may be thinking of all those calories and fat content but you need not worry because one bar of ice cream only contains 80 calories and 3 grams of fat, they have many other products.

The good thing about Skinny Cow that we really love is the fact that these products can help not only adults but our children, our kids are growing fast and we do not mean just in height either, we are talking about how large they are getting. Children are becoming overweight and this is a major concern. Kids love these ice creams and they are a good source to start their diet, they will not even know the difference between the normal fatty factor ice cream and these slimming wonder products.
Skinny Dippers have 2 grams of fiber and are only 1 Weight Watchers POINT. They come in caramel and mint flavors. Obviously Skinny Cow as more products so we recommend you go visit Skinny Cow.

http://www.skinnycow.com/

Quit gym for Nintendo Wii Fit after 5 days

Five days after doing our first hands-on with the Nintendo Wii Fit, I can now report that I have quit the gym for the Wii Fit and amazing yet simple Balance Board. In the last five days, my whole family has been using the Wii Fit everyday and we have all seen improved results in not only weight, but also our core balance and this has led us to save money by leaving the gym.

The reason we choose to use Wii Fit and the Balance Board instead of the gym, is because the amount our bodies have improved in this short time, it’s amazing and something that was not expected from a games console. The Nintendo Wii has proven itself to be much more than its competitors (The Sony PS3 and Xbox 360), one example is just last night when we had a group of friends over, our Sony PS3 did not get touched and I had just purchased GTA 4 as well.

As summer is approaching I will be outside jogging, but with one hour of step, hula, muscle workouts, yoga and more, this is more than enough to burn calories, increase muscle and strength and improve our balance. If you have used the Wii Fit for a week and everyday you will know what I mean, if you have not then I suggest you go to a friend or buy the product to see how good Wii Fit really is.

This is just one story of how our gym has been replaced by a better product, although we will still jog outside. Tell us your story and experience with Nintendo’s Wii Fit. Also let me point out that our local health club/gym does not let children use the gym (only swimming), so my son and daughter are getting more exercise at home thanks to Wii Fit.

2 Days with Nintendo Wii Fit: the Balance Board is life changing

It’s only been a couple of days since we posted a first look with some hands-on photos of the Nintendo Wii Fit and Balance Board, on that day I decided to spend time everyday using Wii Fit and to see just how good it was, as the Nintendo Wii needed to get some time because it was just sitting there not being used. Now only two days later I am amazed at how good Wii Fit is, it has changed everything for the Wii and not only am I using the it to keep fit, but also my wife, daughter and son.

I can tell you first hand that the Balance Board and Wii Fit is truly life changing, I not only know I am overweight and have a high BMI but I am even learning about the way I stand and how it is very wrong and bad for my health. Last night I was waiting for my brother to arrive outside his home and I realized I was standing with all my weight on one leg and I corrected this to a better posture like it shows you in Wii Fit…things are changing already.

There has been times when I go to bed feeling fat as I have eaten late, but over the last two evenings I felt great as I spent 30 minutes on the Balance Board doing some step, press ups and even some jogging on the spot which works amazingly well. Now my whole family is not only keeping fit and working towards our own goals, but we are also competing for the top place on the scoreboard for each task. Even my mother-in-law came over and used the Wii Fit, I am also sure we’re not the only family that has had its daily life changed thanks to Wii Fit….gaming and fitness is going to change many lives and save money on healthcare costs.

If you have not got Wii Fit yet, I would strongly recommend you do so, as my mind has been changed from the view that the Wii is for kids and the PS3 and 360 are the real games machines to the Wii being in another interactive league compared to the other next-gen consoles.

In Summery: Wii Fit 10/10, best £69 I have spent in a long time.

Hands-on with Wii Fit and Nintendo Wii Balance Board

Today I got my hands-on the Wii Fit and the Balance Board for my Nintendo Wii; over the next week I will be giving this new gadget a lot of time and doing a hands-on review over a few posts. The aim will be to keep using this device so I can maintain and improve my health and fitness. For the people that do not know, the Wii Fit is a combination of fitness and fun, by using Wii Fit just a small amount of time everyday, you, your friends, and your family will be able to achieve personal fitness goals over time Read more

Recall Update: Salmonella in Malt O Meal cereal sickened at least 23 people

This is an update on the voluntary recall of Malt O Meal cereal that we reported to you yesterday, we are now hearing that at least 23 people in 14 states have fell sick thanks to the cereal tainted with Salmonella.

From the reported cases, three people have been treated in hospital and U.S. officials have confirmed the numbers. You can read more details from the post yesterday (Unsweetened Wheat Cereal and Puffed Rice recall).

How do you feel knowing that Salmonella could of entered your home from food you buy in stores?

Source: Read

Malt-O-Meal Recall: Unsweetened Puffed Rice and Wheat Cereal

There has been a voluntary recall by Malt-O-Meal of their Unsweetened Puffed Rice and Wheat Cereal; they said the recall was because the food “may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella”. The cereals are said to be produced with “Best If Used By” codes, the dates and codes are between April 8, 2008 (code APR0808) and March 18, 2009 (code MAR1809).

The product was marketed under the Malt-O-Meal brand and as some private label brands including “Acme, America’s Choice, Food Club, Giant, Hannaford, Jewel, Laura Lynn, Pathmark, Shaw’s, ShopRite, Tops and Weis Quality”.

You can find a long list of products that are included in this recall and photos on malt-o-meal.com

Real Candy Cigarettes: Flavor smoking right or wrong?

When I was younger I have had Candy Cigarettes that were real candy and did not contain tobacco, but it was fun back then to pretend I was smoking like mum and dad. Now I am 30 years old and I still have never smoked, but we are seeing Candy Cigarettes coming back and this time they have real tobacco in them.

This product is created because the tobacco industry knows that first-time users find smoking unpleasant, so they create flavorings with sugars like Winter Mocha Mint, Warm Winter Toffee and flavours are used like grape, cherry, peach, strawberry and chocolate. Some of these products have been given nicknames like Barbie Camel, which sounds like it’s for girls.

How do you feel about real candy flavored cigarettes, is it right or wrong and do you feel children will be attracted to these tobacco sweets?

The Backfriend: a lifesaver for back pain

Backfriend is a gadget for sitting that makes any seat or chair ergonomic, the device has been a life saver for many people with back pain and can be taken with you for use in your car, garden or home.

The Backfriend gives “a positive support structure starting at the base of the spine” and can fit into the smallest of bucket seats to give you the anterior tilt you need. While some people might feel that it could be a pain to take around with you, I am sure it beats the pain that a bad back can give you.

You can adjust the Backfriend to fit the curve of your back and it comes in a choice of colors (Oatmeal, Sienna (Brown), Black, Blue, Burgundy, Green and Grey), the Backfriend costs $159.95 on thebackstores.com.

Sam Adams Recall: Owens-Illinois Inc investigating Samuel beer bottles

Owens-Illinois Inc has said that they will be investigating their Samuel Adams Beer bottles after issuing a voluntary recall. The Sam Adams bottles are produced in The Boston Beer Co, the ones affected are the 12-ounce bottles

The bottles have been made to the same manufacturing specifications as all their other bottles, however after some routine quality control inspections a few defects were found on the Sam Adams Beer Bottles. Small bits of glass can break off, as a result could fall into the bottle.

This poses a huge health risk, Owens-Illinois shares have been affected by this recall. The company’s shares fell 88 cents.

Source - Forbes

Hells Kitchen: Gordon Ramsay’s fourth season kicks off

The fourth season of Hells Kitchen has just kicked off in the U.S. and Chef Gordon Ramsay will be as entertaining as ever, in the fourth season we will see much of the same angry Ramsay I am sure. There are 15 new wannabe cooking stars that come from a range of backgrounds including Hotel cooks, students, catering directors and Sous chefs.

This year the prize up for grabs is pretty impressive, the Hells Kitchen winner will get a job as executive chef at Ramsay’s own London L.A. The 15 aspiring cooks are Rosann, Vanessa, Craig, Bobby, Jen, Corey, Jason, Shayna, Matt, Dominic, Petrozza, Sharon, Ben, Christina and Louross. Visit ew.com to find out a little about each of these contestants.

Will you be watching the fourth season of Hells Kitchen and do you like Gordon Ramsay?

Microwave Blood Sugar Testing Machine

This is a blood testing machine which would be great for diabetics; it means that they don’t have to prick their finger to draw blood.

The microwave circuit is non-invasive, all you have to do is simply place you thumb onto the spiral circuit and an electromagnetic wave will deviate from the normal and the change corresponds to your glucose level, which allows it to monitor your blood sugar level.

The prototype is currently under going further clinical trials so it may be some time before the blood sugar level monitor is available, but it looks as if the first devices could be used as public devices which would be available in drug stores.

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Ifra-red Thermometer

Do you have a struggle when you’re trying to take your child’s temperature, when they are ill?
If the answer is yes then you need this Thermo focus 5 in 1 infrared Thermometer because with this you do not have to touch your child to read their temperature.

So how does this work?
The thermometer is pointed at their forehead and an infrared beam will appear which takes the temperature.

It will costs you around $80 and its battery will last for up to 10,000 reading before it needs a fresh charge.

To read more information and to find where to buy, click here

Potential New Cancer Drug Identified by Scientists

We all know that Cancer claims a lot of lives and many of us have lost relatives to the disease, I know I have.

Scientists from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Centre have been able to accomplish what a lot of scientists have been trying to do for years; they have found a cancer drug which doesn’t kill normal cells in the way that it does tumour cells.

To read the full and in depth article about this discovery click here.

Scented Fire Alarm for the Deaf

In Japan they are trying to develop a fire alarm for the deaf which will use the sense of smell, Wasabi or Japanese Horseradish will be used as it has a particularly pungent smell.

It has been said that the aroma that wasabi gives off is enough to wake the dead and when tested 13 out of 14 test subject were awoken within 2 minutes. One of the subjects who were actually deaf woke up within 10 seconds.

I think that this is a fantastic idea; a lot of the devices which are out at the moment involve flashing lights or pads to be placed under a pillow which vibrate. A lot of people sleep under their bed covers so therefore wouldn’t see the flashing lights.

To read the full article and to see more pictures and a video click here.

Fight epilepsy with the ketogenic diet: you are what you eat

When people think of the word “diet” you tend to think of low fat in there somewhere, and sayings like “you are what you eat” come to mind. The Ketogenic diet would let people eat of bacon and cream cheese instead, but this diet is aimed at combating epilepsy seizures in children who don’t respond to drugs alone.

Columbus Dispatch are reporting that this old-time high-fat diet reduces seizures in children and the ketogenic diet dates back to biblical times…an option that can help prevent epilepsy without drugs seems and thats great in my book, but what affect can all that fat have.

Read about an 8-year-old with epilepsy whose life has changed since he started the Ketogenic diet.

Nintendo Wii shows why it’s healthiest for gamers: We Ski and Balance Board video

The Nintendo Wii in my home only comes out for gaming when friends and family are over, its the Sony PS3 that gets all the gaming time but after watching the video below of We Ski and the Balance Board…this is impressive.

We Ski is a game I can see playing on my own, if not for the fun it will be for the great exercise you get. This video shows a Japanese lass using the Balance Board to play We Ski, it shows why Nintendo Wii is the healthiest for gamers. Watch the video below and leave your thoughts with a comment.

Sony PS3 folding@home: Playstation 3 owners, do you use it?

Remember a few years back people were asked you join thousand of PC’s together so that complex calculations could be made; this was called Folding@Home and was to do with the study of protein folding. Well now since the launch of the Read more

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