SimMan 3G Patient Simulator Gets a Serious Upgrade
Laerdal Medical (Stavanger, Norway), the maker of the original, and now famous, Resusci Anne CPR training simulator, has recently released a new, much more advanced version of the robot. The SimMan 3G can cry, bleed, convulse, go into cardiac arrest, and have all sorts of medical conditions that are better practiced at first without a human subject. Here’s a very partial list of features of the SimMan 3G: Quality CPR Feedback Laerdal™s Q-CPR technology measures the quality of CPR providing...
Posted by admin on 05 18th, 2012
Dairy-Free Ways to Get You...
If dairy products don’t sit well with your belly or you choose to eat a vegan diet, then you can still satisfy your chocolate cravings. Although milk chocolate is made with dairy, many dark chocolate products are not. Just be sure to read the label before indulging in any chocolatey treat. I’ve done the legwork for you and gathered a list of my favorite dessert products and recipes that...
Posted by admin on 05 18th, 2012
Tina Fey Shares Memories o...
Happy Birthday to our fave funny lady! Tina Fey turns 42 today. We’ve been fans of the actress, writer, and comedienne since her early days on Saturday Night Live . Like many of us, Tina’s weight has fluctuated over the course of her career, and to mark her birthday, we’re sharing some of her funny quotes from juice cleanses to body image. Before making the leap from writers room...
Posted by admin on 05 18th, 2012
An Everyday Athlete Is Sti...
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Risa Isard On June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law, leveling the playing field for female athletes. To mark the 40th anniversary, espnW explore the impact of this landmark legislation. You might not know me, but chances are you know someone like me. I’m that girl who grew up playing hoops in the driveway with...
Posted by admin on 05 17th, 2012
Get the Look: Reese Wither...
Inject some bright fun into your Spring tennis wardrobe by taking a cue from Reese Witherspoon , who continued her resolve to stay fit during her pregnancy with a game of tennis earlier this week. Shop a similar look below! From top: Babolat Aeropro Plus GT Tennis Racquet ($189); Asics black racerback top ($24); Nike Victory Shape Sports Bra ($42); K-Swiss Front Pleat Skirt ($55); K-Swiss Bigshot...
Posted by admin on 05 17th, 2012
Be Wary of Chemicals: The ...
It’s hard enough to remember to put on sunscreen when you leave the house, but now you also need to make sure your sunscreen is safe to use. The Environmental Working Group has just released its 2012 Sunscreen Guide , and in order to make the list, a sunscreen must be free of oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate, not have an SPF above 50, and must be broad spectrum (protects against both UVA and...
Posted by admin on 05 17th, 2012
Victoria’s Secret Mo...
Erin Heatherton is the face of VSX , the fitness line from Victoria’s Secret. She models swimsuits for the company too, and with bikini season fast approaching, we sat down with the athletic model to learn her secrets for staying fit. Watch the video to learn what Erin considers the perfect workout and what she eats on cheat days.
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Victoria’s Secret Model Erin Heatherton’s...
Posted by admin on 05 17th, 2012
Healthy Dose Link Time: Ho...
Go a little crazy with the cookie jar? Tips for everyday indulging – Real Simple Check out what the first lady grooves to while working out – HuffPost Healthy Living Have your cake and eat it too! Strange diet methods that really work – Shape Cool down this weekend with these immune-boosting healthy smoothies – Prevention From Rihanna to Jennifer Lawrence, see how the stars...
Posted by admin on 05 17th, 2012
Drinking Coffee, Decaf or ...
The benefits and risks of coffee are often debated, but a new study has found that coffee drinkers may be better off sticking to that cup of joe: in fact, having two cups of coffee a day may just help you live longer – even if it’s decaf. The latest coffee study followed 400,000 healthy older men and women and is the largest study to ever look at the benefits and risks of coffee. Of the...