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The injuries known as tennis elbow and golf elbow I have heard of, but cell phone elbow? It sounds like a joke, but it's actually a condition filed under the category of overuse injuries.

This isn't the first time technology has led to health issues. There's carpal tunnel syndrome caused by typing; Nintendinitis, the thumb pain brought on by hours of uninterrupted Nintendo play; Wii-itis, the elbow pain from hours of Wii Tennis; and BlackBerry Thumb caused by extended amounts of texting.

Add to the list of reasons to hang up your cell phone the injury health practitioners refer to as cubital tunnel syndrome. When the ulnar nerve, which runs through elbow joint, is compressed, it loses sufficient blood supply, causing numbness and pain in the ring finger and pinky. Not limited to chronic cell phone users, cell phone elbow can strike anyone who leans on her elbow a lot to type or talk on land lines. Since about half the people on the planet have cell phones, it's recommended to switch often between which hand holds your phone, and using one of those hands-free Bluetooth headsets can prevent your elbow form bending in the first place. Do any of you think you have cell phone elbow?

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If you're already an iPhone owner (or just contemplating a purchase), here's yet another app to add to your must-download list. Health portal, PetMD, has a free Finder that can help you locate key pet services in your area. Whether you're in a new neighborhood, planning a vacay, or simply curious what your city has to offer, this app is essential since you can search by either zip code or current location via GPS.

In addition to emergency clinics and shops to stop at, you can seek sitters, walkers, groomers, etc. near you, then read about and rate them as well. You'll get just about any information in a pinch, making you the new, insta-expert at the dog park you'll discover – don't forget to add it – on your next adventure. Go forth, download, and hit the road!

With a tag line like that, how could I not be curious about the new Samsung Ultra Touch cell phone?! Granted it's my pal geeksugar who could say whether this phone's worth owning or not, but lemme tell you it gets five full bars of my cuteness signal.

Whether you got a shiny new iPhone for Christmas and need to break your contract, or you think you want to upgrade your cell phone service in 2009 you should check in with your carrier about their early-termination fees, the status of your contact, and any deals they might be running for the new year. (Honestly, I hope you checked the tiny print before you signed that dotted line!)

Consumer Reports notes one in seven survey respondents said "they were seriously considering a switch to a better carrier but were discouraged from doing so by penalties that can run as high as $200 per phone line." As we all know, termination fees can be a real bugaboo.

Have you ever played the eat-the-cell-contract game?

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For centuries, Santa functioned as a recluse, emerging only once a year to spread joy. But everything changed when he received an unexpected gift: a new Palm Centro. That was the moment when Santa became Claus.

The Centro streamlined his whole operation; he could get wish lists via text, compile his naughty/nice list through Facebook, and master his delivery route with Google Maps.

With voice, text, IM, email, web, touchscreen functionality, and picture and video captures, Claus thinks the Centro will be his No. 1 gift this year.

If you see Claus out and about, don’t be afraid to give him a shout and let him know what you want for the holidays. But don’t try to sit on his lap. A nice fist bump will do.

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Many people think men have it a lot easier than women when it comes to making babies, but they have to do their part as well — especially when it comes to taking care of their sperm, since so many things can affect them. Eating soy may decrease their sperm count, spending too much time in hot tubs can also have the same effect (although temporarily), and now men have to worry about their cell phones. Yep, it's true. Cell phones are believed to be safe enough to use every day, but now a new study suggests that guys who put their phones in their pockets (on talk mode) while using a headset may have a decrease in the quality of their sperm. It has something to do with their precious business being exposed to cell phone emissions.

To hear the details about the connection between sperm and cell phones, read more