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: have shown that fruits and vegetables stored in Samsung Freshtech refrigerators have recorded a significant increase in Vitamin C, polyphenol and chlorophyll, which are known to have the following effects: anti ageing, prevention of scurvy and anaemia,” adds Zutshi.

Yet another of the innovations includes the “Silver Nano Technology” in washing machines. It has been developed by electronic researchers on the concept of “Silver Wash”, which means the washer’s sterilisation system generates silver particles that kill bacteria and mold in the laundry load, without bringing the water to a boil. Silver Nano technology combines the disinfectant and antibiotic properties of electrolytic silver nano-particles (Ag+) in washing machines to remove 99.9% of bacteria. This process also treats the inside of the washing machine tub to kill bacteria and mold, suppressing the odour and contamination that accompanies their formation perfect the technology.

Not only serious health issues but Subrotah Biswas, country manager, India & SAARC, Logitech also says, “Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS), also known as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs), is caused by too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion, such as twisting the arm or wrist, overexertion, incorrect posture, or muscle fatigue.” And this applies to gadgets as well.

One cannot do without gadgets. A mouse is something that we keep clicking on almost every 50 seconds and scroll the wheel for at least 26 feet a day. Thus “Logitech has introduced Logitech MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Laser mouse that combines free space motion-control, gesture command and wireless — so people can point, select and play media files with just a flick of the wrist,” says Biswas.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is another health disorder that is caused due to the compression of the median nerve. It leads to tingling and numbness of fingers, swelling and pain. Prolonged hours of typing can cause CTS.

Logitech Cordless Desktop was designed keeping in mind the need of executives. “The wave design, contoured shape and palm rest provides maximum comfort and ease to the person typing on the keyboard. The Wave Keyboard was designed to promote more neutral postures in the wrist and fingers using a built-in, padded wrist rest and a curved alphanumeric key layout which had upward sloping sections on the outer edges and in the centre of the keyboard to position the keys closer to the fingers.” Say Biswas.