Annie's Blog – January 2010 Archive (3)

Modern Health: 3 Get Fit Gizmos

1) DailyMile

This simple, web-based exercise log offers a user-friendly interface. You can share your updates on Facebook and Twitter or use the site to find workout buddies in your area or share your progress with friends. The site also features an optional sync function with Nike+.

Likes: Simple interface, great… Continue

Added by Annie on January 21, 2010 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Modern Health: Activity Monitor by Philips (6 pics)

With a long list of benefits, such as preventing energy loss and weight gain, reducing stress and serious health conditions, people who take part in daily physical activity report that they feel more balanced and have a better emotional state of mind.

With experts recommending 30 minutes of physical activity a day - Philips Direct Life activity monitor is… Continue

Added by Annie on January 12, 2010 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

Modern Health: Vertical Farming (3 pics + video)

By the year 2050, the human population will increase by about 3 billion people. If traditional farming practices continue as they are practiced today, an estimated 109 hectares of new land (roughly the size of Brazil) will be needed to grow enough food to feed the growing population. Currently, over 80% of the world’s suitable land is in use for raising crops (FAO…