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Americans are literally shopping for their health care. A new survey found that
one out of five people have used walk-in health clinics at superstores
or pharmacies. The retail clinics are most popular with those under age
40 for routine care for colds, the flu, minor injuries and blood
pressure and cholesterol checks. Source Link
Ever
wonder why you get wrinkly fingers or toes after a bath or a swim?
Researchers who studied this say it’s the body’s way of giving you a
better grip. Just like the tread or a tire, the wrinkled skin makes it
easier to keep a grip in wet conditions, and then return to normal to
give you the best sensitivity to touch. Source Link
The
annual Consumer Electronics Show is a launching pad for more than just
new TV’s and computers. Some of this year’s stranger offerings include a
training toilet for toddlers with an iPad holder, a wireless sensor to
monitor the health of your plants, and a motion-sensing fork with a
timer to help you eat more slowly. Source Link
