PULSE.Byline: Kate Zuparko SUN SMARTS MADE SIMPLE: Most people know about the health hazard health hazard Occupational safety Any agent or activity posing a potential hazard to health. Cf Physical hazard. ultraviolet rays Ultraviolet rays Invisible light rays with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than that of x rays. Mentioned in: Sunscreens can pose, but it's not always easy to know when enough is enough. Chaney Instrument Co. has the solution with the UV Skincare Sensor. Users program the portable unit according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. tanning history, skin color and sun response, then place it in a warm spot. The sensor automatically measures UV levels and digitally displays the recommended sun exposure time. At 2.2 ounces, the water- and sand-resistant unit can be taken almost anywhere. The UV Skincare Sensor sells for $29.95. For purchase information, go to www.chaneyinstrument.com. ADIOS, ATKINS: Bread, pasta, potatoes - these foods are no longer diet taboos. Fitness expert Denise Austin Denise Austin (born February 13, 1957) is an American fitness and exercise expert, author, columnist and instructor. She is also a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.[1] Early life Austin was born Denise Katnich in San Pedro, CA. is the author of ``Eat Carbs, Lose Weight'' (Rodale; $24.95) a four-week diet and exercise plan. The book explores carb addiction and why the low-carb craze doesn't work. The program features menu plans and more than 100 ``good carb''-rich recipes, along with a custom fitness routine. AN EYE FOR FITNESS: Who says video games See video game console. restrict physical activity? Sony Computer Entertainment is rolling out ``EyeToy: Play 2,'' in which users' movements control the action of the game. Up to four players can run, jump, dance and wiggle through 12 new games, from Table Tennis to Secret Agent. For those gamers looking to get in shape, ``EyeToy: Kinetic'' hits stores in November. ``Kinetic'' offers an all-in-one fitness program that includes aerobics, kick boxing, yoga, tai chi Tai Chi Definition T'ai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. and more. Players can customize workouts based on four discipline levels, or tackle an intensive 12-week training program. Both units are designed for the PlayStation 2 entertainment system. ``Play 2'' retails for $49.99, including camera, and is available now at Amazon.com, Circuit City and other retailers. ``Kinetic'' will retail for $29.99. HELLO, HEALTHY HEART: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of adults in America. But physician Peter D'Adamo's ``Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease : Fight It With the Blood Type Diet'' (Penguin; $12) offers a new way to stay healthy. The book provides readers with a comprehensive plan that incorporates blood type-specific cooking and eating habits to help prevent and treat heart conditions, high blood pressure, high cholesterol Cholesterol, High Definition Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in animal tissue and is an important component to the human body. It is manufactured in the liver and carried throughout the body in the bloodstream. and more. The program also includes a list of ``super beneficials,'' vitamin and mineral protocols and practical advice. CAPTION(S): 5 photos Photo: (1) no caption (``Eye Toy: Play 2'') (2) no caption (``Eye Toy: Kinetic'') (3) no caption (UV Skincare Sensor) (4) no caption (book: ``Cardiovascular Disease: Fight It With the Blood Type Diet'')(5) no caption (book: ``Eat Carbs, Lose Weight'') |
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