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This device is like 'Dance Dance Revolution' for lower-limb rehabilitation — Future Blink

Smart Balance uses games to emphasize core strength and lower body stability.  Read more…More about Gaming, Mashable Video, Balance, Health Fitness, and Future Blink Original Article

March 10, 2020

The perfect running companion that won’t slow you down

Keep all of your valuables safe while you work outThe Running Buddy is the perfect accessory to your active lifestyle. It is water resistant and can hold everything from your phone to your water bottle.  Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable’s commerce team and meet our rigorous...

October 1, 2018

There's no period emoji. This campaign wants to change that.

There’s an emoji for just about everything, from tacos to tropical fish. But, we currently don’t have an emoji to describe our periods.  A new social media campaign wants to smash the stigma surrounding menstruation one emoji at a time.  SEE ALSO: These ‘femojis’ may get you talking...

May 27, 2017

Woman's Fitbit saves her life after it detected a strange change in her heart rate

A fitness tracker could be more useful than just helping you shed weight — the data it’s collecting about your body could go as far as saving lives. 73-year-old Patricia Lauder from Connecticut noticed her Fitbit data was logging an abnormally high resting heart rate of over 140 beats per minute,...

April 6, 2017

Yogi dressed in white powerfully defies period shame on Instagram

Yoga instructor Steph Gongora did something bold this week. Dressed in white, she got onto her mat and filmed herself in various poses that revealed a red stain from her period.  Then she put the clip on Instagram, where she now has more than 258,000 followers.  SEE ALSO: When the trolls come at you over...

February 11, 2017

When an online relationship with a stranger is unhealthy

The internet can be a thrilling place, full of opportunities to discover something — or someone — new.  Adolescents and teens know this feeling well, but may be more vulnerable to exploitation than any other online user. Amid the fun of exploring the digital world, there is the small risk of developing...

September 24, 2016

There's a new Tube map to help you get your steps up

LONDON — Choosing between arriving at work on time and getting in some cheeky steps is such a struggle. And thanks to Pokémon eggs, the pressure to squeeze in those steps is greater than ever before. SEE ALSO: London is hiring a ‘night czar’ and people are confused Thankfully, Transport...

August 30, 2016

There is now Marmite popcorn and you'll either love it or hate it

LONDON – It’s been a long time since popcorn simply came in just sweet or salty flavours, but Marmite has just taken the flavour game to a whole new level. As with most things Marmite, you will probably either love it or hate it, but the inquisitive person inside you will probably want to try the […]

May 27, 2016

Big changes are coming to the nutritional info printed on your food

A new look is coming to Nutrition Facts labels on food packages, with more attention to calorie counts and added sugars. And no longer will a small bag of chips count as two or three servings. Michelle Obama said parents will be the beneficiaries. SEE ALSO: Forget the salt: These 4 out-of-the-box tricks...

May 22, 2016

8 simple things you can do every day to improve your health

What if the secret to living a healthier life came down to just a few simple choices every day? Turns out, it does. Rebecca Lewis is a registered dietitian and the nutrition expert at meal prep delivery service, HelloFresh, where she collaborates with staff chefs to create nutritional guidelines for recipes...

April 20, 2016


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