Contemporary Cast

Image credit: Jake Evill3D printing has offered us the chance to create some pretty cool objects, from jewelry to functional organs. The most recent development in 3D printing might offers both form and function. The Cortex Cast by New Zealand artist and designer Jake Evill evolved the cast to be visually interesting and multifunctional from the health perspective by addressing issues such as protection, weight, and hygiene. Add to all that, it's recyclable.

Amiigo Fitness Band

The newest addition to the fitness band world has a lot of smarts. The Amiigo wristband with clip goes beyond the usual metrics like pace, distance, and elevation by differentiating things like type of activity and intensity to allow for more accurate performance information. Plus it has blood oxygen and pulse monitor capabilities which provide even more valuable insights into your overall activity level. $119. Available Spring 2013.

19th century medical knowledge through Japanese woodblock prints

Science, design, and culture unite in this stunning collection of health-related Japanese woodblock prints from the 1800s. Housed at UCSF, the collection contains hundreds of prints that reflect philosophies on health and medicine, as well as advertise the pharmaceuticals of the period. Via Pinktentacle.