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Ipod Accessories for Fitness

bhackett — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:10:09 +0000

One of the most effective tools being used today for motivation against the disease of obesity is music. You rarely see a person that doesn’t have an iPod when you enter your local gym. But setting the tone for exercise is not just what an iPod could do for you; if linked with the right [...]

Nintendo Wii – American Heart Association Approved

bhackett — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:22:07 +0000

Someone once said that video games are not beneficial for the health since there is not much movement in the recreational pastime of most teenagers (and adults) nowadays.

But critics of video games just recently got a big surprise when the American Heart Association branded the Nintendo Wii, a popular video game console that have the famous Wii [...]

Put Your Workout Routine on Your iPod

bhackett — Thu, 20 May 2010 23:46:28 +0000

If you are like most people who are trying to exercise but need music to have that motivation to move your body, you are not alone. Good music makes people want to move, in fact why not use this as motivation for your workout?

The beauty of the iPod in this case is the ability to [...]

Wii Fit Accessories

bhackett — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:28:52 +0000

Have you recently purchased a Wii Fit or received one as a gift? You know how much fun it would be to be working out while playing right? But since the Wii Fit only comes with the basic accessories, you are left confused on which accessory may be good for mixing the serious business [...]

iPhone Fitness Apps

bhackett — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:37:07 +0000

Since obesity is taking its toll on people’s health today, personal fitness is important. Personal trainers are the “in” thing now. Unfortunately, the majority of us could not afford personal trainers to log our meals, plan our exercises, and coach for us. That is why we turn to what the tech experts call the gadget [...]

How Your iPod Can Help You Quit Smoking

bhackett — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:41:59 +0000

Smoking is a nasty habit that can cause serious problems on both the physical and emotion aspects of a person. Smoking is of course linked to heart diseases, obesity, cancers, and skin problems. Smoking can also lead to lose of self-esteem and social problems.

An iPod is a wonderful device that could [...]

Wii Fitness Games

bhackett — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:52:25 +0000

So far one of the best gifts you can give friends and loved ones who are unfit is the Nintendo Wii with the Wii Fit console. The beauty of this is that you can go about exercising in the safety of your own home without having to feel self-conscious about your body and do your [...]

iPhone Medical Apps

bhackett — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:33:12 +0000

The iPhone is the most highly sought after technological gadget in this generation, mainly owing to the fact that it can contain a myriad of programs for different purposes.

Now if you are a physician, med student, or a professional in any health care field, the iPhone also has a load full of applications [...]

Top Diabetes Gadgets

bhackett — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:50:39 +0000

Diseases like diabetes require continuous self-care. The good news is that the self care technology has improved a lot. There are numerous gadgets available for diabetics that can make their life a little bit easier. Here are top 5 gadgets that will assist you to carry out the best possible care for yourself when [...]

Water Filter: Homedics RWS-100 Restore Clean Water System

bhackett — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:23:05 +0000

Those who live in the third world countries could attest to the pain associated with contaminated drinking water. Any doctor would tell you that diarrhea, cholera, intestinal inflammation, and a number of parasitic organizations could strike you should you drink unclean, unfiltered water.

The effects of not drinking enough water is worse. Dehydration could lead to hallucinations, fatigue, [...]