Medical Gadgets
Electronic Gadgets, Medical Gadgets
Withings Wi-Fi Body Scale gets an update
Many of us have a bathroom scale stashed away somewhere (which would normally be in the bathroom itself, hence its name), but how many of us step on it with trepidation? We are often afraid of the numbers that greet us, and is one of the few instances where more is not necessarily better (unless you’re trying to bulk up after drinking all those protein shakes and pressing iron for hours on end at the gym). Well, time has passed, and the ordinary bathroom scale received minor upgrades which includes a digital display over the last decade, culminating in the Withings Wi-Fi Body Scale. Well, it looks as though the Withings Wi-Fi Body Scale has received an update, making it the first Wi-Fi-connected personal scale in the world that boasts integration with the Google Health service. In a nutshell, the Withings WiFi Body Scale is capable of providing updates to a user’s Google Health profile in real-time thanks to its integrated Wi-Fi connection.
Medical Gadgets
T.E.N.S. Electrical Nerve Stimulator
The T.E.N.S. Electrical Nerve Stimulator (which stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) unit touts to offer drug-free pain relief, and is supposedly used by hospitals and clinics worldwide. UXSight has shrunk the device into a handheld version, and despite being small in size, it is touted to be powerful enough to alleviate muscle and nerve pain via gentle stimulation. There are half a dozen stimulation modes to choose from, where they will target various body parts including shoulders, back, joints, arms/legs and feet, acute pain, tired arms, swollen and tired legs, painful or stiff lower back. Retailing for $24.69 a pop, you might want to check this out after trying out just about everything else in the market. Needless to say, do consult your doctor before using it, especially if you are at risk of heart problems or suffer from other health issues.
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Tenease aims to treat tennis elbow
Folks who indulge in the sport of tennis, whether it is for leisure, exercise or even in a semi-pro will find that tennis elbow is one of those somewhat nasty events in life just like taxes and death. Well, since you aren’t earning enough on the circuit to afford your own personal physician, why not settle for something else that has the potential of relieving pain in your case of tennis elbow without costing you thousands in the process? We’re talking about the creatively named Tenease – a new form of treatment for tennis elbow. Of course, it must be duly noted that this painful condition is more often than not unrelated to playing tennis, but indulging in the sport carries some risk of developing it as well.
Home Gadgets, Kitchen Gadgets, Medical Gadgets
Mandometer scolds you to eat slower
I tend to catch a whole lot of teasing for the snail-like pace at which I tend to eat. I don’t exactly do it to eat healthier either, I just have always eaten slowly. However, I’m liking that there is a gadget that is meant to help people slow down their eating habits. Mostly so I have a decent comeback. In part though because I know eating habits can seem close to impossible to change. With this gadget to yell at you to slow down, hopefully you can get yourself to a controlled pace.
Home Gadgets, Medical Gadgets, Office Gadgets
Circulation Improving Seated Stepper
How many of you out there are cubicle zombies, spending most of your days in front of a monitor while furiously tapping away at the screen? Well, just like a long haul, flight, we would recommend you get up and about to keep blood flowing to your legs, and the Circulation Improving Seated Stepper sure sounds like a pretty handy tool to get you started.
This is the low-impact stepper that keeps blood flowing to minimize swelling while seated. Lightweight and portable, the device can slide easily beneath your desk at home or at the office. The two footpads provide resistance using strong elastic bands; each step tones your legs and hips, burning calories and improving circulation. Two additional elastic bands with foam handholds extend from either side of the unit, providing a workout for the arms. You can increase the resistance by adding the included additional set of bands. A built-in timer located between the two footpads tracks your workouts.
Made from sturdy steel and being able to fold easily for convenient storage, the Circulation Improving Seated Stepper retails for $49.95. I suppose companies that want to cut costs can always look to purchasing these for their executives instead of hiring masseurs on a weekly basis.
Medical Gadgets
HRS-I monitors your health, wirelessly
What you see here is the HRS-I, it is designed by a group of body monitoring products collectively called the WIN Human Recorder.
I suppose it is called the Human Recorder because it can monitor the human body which includes eletrocardiographic signals, body-surface temperature, and even overall body movements.
This device can communicate wirelessly to a remote base. I’m not certain what kind of wireless tech it uses, but it certainly is small enough to be worn underneath one’s clothes without anyone noticing. As for the battery life, it is good for three days on a single charge.
Now, this HRS-I can be yours for just $331, but the monitoring service is a $110 monthly fee. I suppose that the wearer of this device probably has to have some sort of debilitating medical condition to justify those fees.
Home Gadgets, Medical Gadgets
Optical spectrum Anti-itch Insect bite cure Kit Tool
Insect stings and bites are nothing short of irritating as well as painful, especially when you receive “doses” from nasty stingers like hornets and bees, not to mention the ever present mosquito regardless of which environment you’re in. The Optical spectrum Anti-itch Insect bite cure Kit Tool aims to provide a painless solution by using soothing electromagnetic heat that is generated from a single standard 9V battery. Since there is no use of chemicals involved, the Spectrum Itch Reliever can be safely used on children without concerns of sensitive skin arising. Well, one thing’s for sure – if you’ve just been stung by a bee or a hornet, we would strongly recommend you make a bee-line (pardon the pun) to the nearest doctor just in case you’re allergic to that species which might lead to other more serious complications. $6.69 seems like a pretty decent price for something like this…
Electronic Gadgets, Medical Gadgets
Adidas miCoach training platform
Everyone knows the name Adidas as this is a global sportswear leader who has a presence in just about every country. Well, what better way to shed off those pounds garnered during the holiday season feasting than burning it off with good ol’ exercise? Adidas aims to help you achieve your weight goals with their latest miCoach training platform that is capable of coaching you verbally while you are pounding the pavement in your pair of Adidas trainers. Basically, the miCoach is supposed to simplify the science of running while highlighting the importance of personalized coaching in order for you to achieve your personal weight goals in double quick time without taking any shortcuts like half-baked diets and weight-loss foods.
