We don't get to mix up heath and fitness technology often, but when we get do the chance, we have to dive right in. The recent Consumers Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas gave us so much to sort through we could barely hold back, but there were some standouts in the field. 

These are our top picks for heath and fitness technology in 2013.

Basis - Fitness Companion 

The Basis has the makings fpr being every fitness fanatics best friend. This fitness information center sits attractively on the wrist, while constantly recording numerous forms of data through its many sensors.

The Basis relies on a strong backbone of scheduling and recording software that can interface with your laptop or home PC  This gives a great view of your life, in terms of exercise and rest. Your exercise can be calculated through heart rate, a pedometer and calories burned. The Basis can also determine when you're sleeping, so a very accurate picture of your fitness schedule can be maintained.  

Visit Basis and find out more. 

Memory loss can be one of the most frustrating conditions for men and women in advanced age groups. The thought of slowly losing your memories or power to retain recent occasions can drive you mad, not to mention wreak havoc with loved ones. There are solutions, or at least Band-Aids to help push back the advance of memory loss but they take work and determination.

Types of Memory loss

• Absentmindedness

Memory Loss resulting in absentmindedness is very common and sometimes described as a lack of focus or tendency to become distracted.

• Suggestibility

Often memory loss will result in the brain looking for further information to fill in blank spots. This allows others to suggest alternative accounts of events or situations. The subjects’ mind can than fill the blank spots with the offered questionable information. It is common for seniors to alter their own memories due to input from family and friends. 

• Transience

This type of memory loss occurs then a memory changes as it is remembered. Information is essentially remembered over again as you recall it, slightly changing the information. This can result in drastic changes in certain memories over time.

• Blocking

Memory loss in the area of blocking is caused by two memories competing with each other. This will keep memories just out of reach while providing memories from similar scenarios.

Recent research has giving new hope for Alzheimer's sufferers and their families. Research being conducted at the University of Hiroshima, Japan and around the world has proven Neural Stem Cells (NSC) can prevent and possibly reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease. 

The Stem Cell Revolution

Stem cell use has been at the forefront of medical breakthroughs and pilitical debate within the last 10 years. Political and religious pressure has slowed the use of stem cells in humans but research being conducted with animals, such as sheep and mice, are progressing everyday. The advance of stem cell technology in almost every field of medicine has given researchers a hope for making a substantial change in the way physicians treat their patients. 

Over the Fiscal Cliff, the Easy Explanation

It can be very difficult to prepare for the future but it has recently become a little more disturbing than usual for. The Fiscal Cliff has left many wondering what will happen within the next couple of months, and how this change will affect your pocket book and govenment benefits.

What is the Fiscal Cliff?

The Fiscal Cliff is caused by a combination of spending reductions and expiring tax cuts. Bush era tax cuts for businesses, home owners and middle class Americans are going to expire at the beginning of 2013. At the same time a Budgetary Act of 2011 will be reducing the cash flow of the federal government through slashing budgets.

What Does This Mean for you?

The Fiscal Cliff means, if congress cannot find a solution by 2013, our tax cuts will go away resulting in a tax hike for most Americans. With higher taxes we would expect more resources devoted to helping Americans in this tough time, but the budget cuts will be decreasing the overall contribution back to social programs. In short, the Fiscal Cliff will force us to foot a larger bill with decreased services.