How to fake an eye lift: 5 anti-aging tips and tricks for brighter eyes

Health & Beauty
By Michelle Vongphakdy on January 16, 2013 in

Anti-Aging Eye Lift with Makeup Tricks

A few wrinkles here and a little sagging there - age has a way of catching up with all of us. The wealthiest among us can easily fill, relax or diminish wrinkles, fine lines and other characteristics of aging with a plethora of cosmetic surgeries, but for some, Botox and face lifts are less than ideal.

Guess what? You can DIY it! You don't need to be a celebrity makeup artist to achieve a more youthful appearance. We have some super tips and tricks to brighten (and lift) your eyes with tools you likely already have in your makeup bag. Read on for how.

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How to extend the life of your tool's rechargeable battery

By Sarah Shelton on January 15, 2013 in

extending rechargeable battery life

Cordless tools let you go wherever the job is, but they leave you at the mercy of your rechargeable battery. If you fail to charge your battery properly, your tools will be rendered useless. But with a little care, you can maximize your rechargeable battery's life.

There are three types of rechargeable batteries. Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries have been around the longest and are the least expensive, but they also have the shortest lifespan. The majority of new cordless tools use lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, which are more powerful, more compact and more durable than Ni-Cd batteries. Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are the least common type; they lose their charge quickly when not in use.

The lifespan of a rechargeable battery life is measured in cycles, or the number of times you can charge it before it loses the ability to hold power. Lifespan varies between types and brands, but in general lithium-ion batteries last about three to five years, or up to three times as long as nickel-cadmium batteries, says Elisa Bernick of home-improvement magazine The Family Handyman. 

Here are a few tips to extend the life of your battery. Read more

Water v. String: Does Water Pik et al. unseat traditional floss?

Health & Beauty
By Michelle Vongphakdy on January 15, 2013 in

Water v. String: Does Water Pik et al. unseat traditional floss?

If your dentist is doing his or her job, you know that you should be flossing -- it is a crucial piece of the good oral hygiene puzzle. Yet, it is often forgotten. For some, it is a difficult task to perform due to lack of dexterity, dental devices, such as braces or implants, which are hard to maneuver around or gum disease. Luckily, there are alternatives. Oral irrigators, also known as water flossers, do an excellent job of cleaning between teeth and are more gentle than dental floss. Read more

5 fad diet red flags

Health & Beauty
By Lisa Maloney on January 14, 2013 in

5 fad diet red flags

It's hard to turn down the lure of instant results. But fad diets -- the type that promise spectacular, rapid weight loss with few, if any, lifestyle changes on your part -- usually backfire, with unpleasant side effects and weight that comes back with a vengeance as soon as you stop dieting. Read more

Green your space: A healthy furniture buying guide

Home & Garden
By Rita Colorito on January 14, 2013 in

Green furniture

We don't think of our furniture as a health hazard, save for maybe the sharp corners of a kitchen table. But several studies have shown that the materials used to make furniture -- from the formaldehyde used in wood adhesives, to the chemicals used in upholstery --  can cause long-term health issues, including respiratory problems, developmental delays, and fertility issues. 

The latest such study, by researchers at Duke University and the University of California at Berkeley, found many sofas contain a toxic flame retardant linked to cancer, hormone disruption and neurological problems. Overall, 85 percent of the 102 polyurethane-foam sofas tested were treated with flame retardants known to be toxic or that lack information about their health effects. Forty-one percent contained cancer-causing chlorinated Tris (TDCPP), a flame retardant banned for use in children's clothing in 1977. Seventeen percent contained the chemical pentaBDE, which has been banned worldwide since 2004.  Researchers even found toxic flame retardants in sofas labeled as eco-friendly. Read more

New water bottle dangers for kids: Tongue entrapment

Family & Pets
By Rita Colorito on January 11, 2013 in

When I saw a Facebook post two days ago about children getting their tongues stuck in metal water bottles, I thought maybe it was a joke article from The Onion or some other site that spoofs the news.

But the investigative health piece was from a Today Show Rossen Report and the story is no laughing matter.

The Rossen Report describes what happened to one girl who got her tongue stuck inside a metal water bottle: It swelled so much it took doctors three hours to remove the bottle using special surgical tools. Had doctors not be able to remove it, the girl could've suffocated or her tongue could've died, requiring it to be surgically removed, rendering her speechless for life.

Further research shows that this has happened to several other children as well.
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CES in pictures: 9 highlights from 2013

Electronics
By Jillian Ryan on January 11, 2013 in

Our editors have been on the floor at CES in Las Vegas for countless hours; they have taken 100s of photos, shot tons of video footage and tweeted like crazy as they walked many miles covering one of the largest technology conventions around. And they did it all so you, our readers, can get a sneak peak of the latest and greatest in consumer electronics. Choosing highlights was a tough job, but these are nine of the must-sees from 2013's CES.

Tell us in the comments which of these products you are dying to have. Read more

Recall recap: Fisher-Price Infant Sleepers; GM and Subaru vehicles

By Rita Colorito on January 10, 2013 in

So far it's been a quiet week for recalls, but the few recalls announced are massive in size and scope, particularly for car manufacturers GM and Subaru, with nearly 700,000 recalled vehicles between them. But Fisher-Price tops that number, with some 800,000 Infant Sleepers recalled because of potential exposure to mold.

For the details on products, as well as the weekly food recalls, read on. Read more

Whiten your teeth no matter what your budget is

Health & Beauty
By Michelle Vongphakdy on January 10, 2013 in

Teeth whitening for any budget

Nothing shaves years off of your appearance like a bright smile, which may explain why teeth whitening is the number one cosmetic procedure in the United States. Manufactures have capitalized on our vanity by providing more and more whitening products at ever more affordable prices. Furthermore, there are all kinds of home remedies on the Internet. With everything that's available, it's hard to know which products actually work and what will give you the most bang for your buck. To find out how to navigate the myriad ofoptions, ConsumerSearch spoke to Manhattan-based cosmetic dentist, Timothy Chase, DMD.

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ConsumerSearch at CES: First day video highlights

Electronics
By Scott Nyerges on January 9, 2013 in

2013 Consumer Electronics Show

This week, ConsumerSearch editors Carl Laron and Molly McLaughlin are attending the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. They're checking out all the hot new gizmos and gadgets, tweeting about their discoveries and sharing pictures and video from the convention floor.

We've cut together a 60-second video of some of the sights from CES, which you can watch below or on our YouTube channel. Among Carl's favorite finds from the first day of the convention are the MakerBot Replicator 2, a desktop 3D printer; the Winbot, a window-cleaning robot from Ecovacs Robotics; a 32-inch Windows 8 touchscreen made by ViewSonic; and the Solowheel, a gyro-stabilized electric unicycle.

Carl and Molly will be sending more video clips over the coming days, and we'll share the highights with you. Enjoy! Read more

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