Will Heated Seats Burn Your Backside?

Yesterday, we told you how that new car smell could be harmful to your health. Now, it appears that a new menace is on the loose inside your car’s interior: the heated seats. MSNBC reports that if you overuse heated seats, they could cause erythema ab igne, or toasted skin syndrome. This condition can result in a rash as well as mild itching or burning, which is caused by long-term exposure to heat from sources such as hot water ... continue reading»

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Driving A Lot This Summer? Don't Forget The Sunscreen

To many people, one of the best things about warm weather is being able to drive with your arm resting on the open window sill while the wind blows in your hair. And the summer months are prime time for those with convertibles or sunroofs. “The open-air experience is part of what makes the freedom of driving so rewarding,” writes Autoblog. But if you’re planning to do a lot of driving under the sun this summer, remember to put ... continue reading»

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