Eating 50g of processed meat a day can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer by 19%.
Eating two slices of bacon or one sausage a day can increase the risk of a deadly form of cancer by almost a fifth, according to a new study.
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Employers need to take steps to reduce employee boredom and encourage healthy eating.
Are you reading this because you are bored at work? New research suggests that you are probably also munching on chocolate and guzzling coffee. And an after-work beer doesn’t sound bad either, does it?
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A survey of employers found a huge jump in U.S. employers saying they were having trouble filling open jobs.
There are 13 million people in the United States looking for work. It seems like anyone who wants to hire someone would have little difficulty doing so.
But many employers are saying otherwise.
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PowerTrekk
A Swedish company, myFC, has figured out how to power smartphones using a system that includes some water, a tray, a little round container, and an eyeglass case styled cover. The company is introducing its PowerTrekk system to Americans at the CES show in Vegas. PowerTrekk describes its charger as a pocket size, lightweight gizmo for users “who spend time away from the electricity grid.” Translation: If you are hiking over the weekend with no Starbucks or friend’s flat in sight, your phone can still get charged. (Videos and pics)
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Zerochroma’s iPad case.
Although we saw an lot of different ones, one of my favorite accessories at ShowStoppers on Tuesday evening was the iPad case from Zerochroma. The sleek design and simplicity of the product makes it a must have for iPad owners. Although the smart cover for the iPad is functional as a stand you just don’t get the awesome functionality the Zerochroma provides. The beauty of the Zerochroma cover is that it works with your smart cover…
Submitted by Deb Frey, reporting from CES2012.
Glucose monitoring is just one aspect of the iHealth package.
iHealth Lab, Inc. offers innovative, mobile personal healthcare products that make it simple and easy to test, track, graph and securely share health information. The iHealth Blood Pressure Dock is the first personal health management tool for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. iHealth Lab continues innovating with its iHealth Scale, which measures, tracks and securely shares weight change over time. Plans to develop a suite of personal healthcare devices and applications designed for use with the Apple iOS mobile platform are under way…
Photos by Thomas Frey
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The study revealed that the changes were similar to brain alterations observed in people addicted to alcohol and cocaine.
Changes in the brains of people addicted to the internet are similar to that normally seen in people addicted to alcohol and drugs such as cocaine and cannabis, according to a new study.
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More and more employees are taking on multiple jobs in order to make ends meet.
There are fewer people working part time. But, More people are working multiple jobs. The job market continues to be a mixed bag for millions of workers across the country.
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It’s no surprise how often we use our cell phones. Whether e-mailing, Facebook status updating, or Angry Birds slinging, it seems that we always need to recharge. Cell phone battery life technology has lagged other advancements, such as high resolution displays, faster processors, and larger storage, all of which demand more power. Charging a phone more than once a day has become the norm for many users. In fact, many people have even resorted to carrying around a spare charger or large external battery packs. These tips should help alleviate the problem:
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50 Global Risks 2012 ncludes risks we don’t think about everyday like cyber neotribalism, the militarization of space, and a volcanic winter.
Risk management is a part of our everyday personal and professional lives. We know to look both ways before crossing the street. We also know that we must diversify our investment portfolios to mitigate the impact of a stock market crash.
But, what about the less obvious risks?
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Don’t worry if your electronics take a splash with HzO technology.
HzO’s award winning proprietary WaterBlock is cutting-edge technology that protects your valuable digital electronics from their number one nemesis: H2O. Powerful and invisible, WaterBlock protects your devices on a molecular scale, by coating all the circuitry on your electronic devices so you can breathe easy no matter what the situation you find yourself in…
Article and photos by Thomas Frey reporting directly from CES in Las Vegas.
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Bringing the board game experience to life.
A groundbreaking innovation! The new GameChanger from Identity Games is an electronic game board that works with your iPad. Touch the board, the screen interacts. It is a gaming experience the entire family can enjoy…
Article and photo by Deb Frey reporting directly from CES in Las Vegas.
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