The Empty Pickle Jar

How Accurately Do Fitness Trackers Monitor Sleep?

Perform Better End of Summer Sale

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"Natural" Foods

Real Food: The Best Diet

Can Exercise Reduce Alzheimer's Risk?

Can exercise reduce Alzheimer's Risk? Some very interesting has come out of the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.  Check out the full article here: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/07/02/can-exercise-reduce-alzheimers-risk/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

Monitoring

Omega 3's

Drum Performance: June 21, 2014 ("Rollin' In The Deep" by Adele)

Can A Daily Lottery Prevent Second Heart Attacks?

Can a daily lottery help prevent second heart attacks? Researchers in Pennsylvania are trying to find out.  Check out the full article HERE: http://online.wsj.com/articles/motivating-heart-patients-to-take-their-medicine-1402062220

Energy Drinks Blamed in 16 year old girl's death by Heart Attack

Sad story here.  I was never a fan of "energy drinks"  http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/06/energy_drinks_blamed_in_16-year-old_girls_death_by_heart_attack.html

Slow Cook Your Way To Slim

Slow cooker recipes are great because they can not only be nutritious, but provide several days' worth of meals that come in handy- particularly if you have a busy schedule and don't have time every day to prep your meals.  Check out the full article here for some delicious recipes:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/slow-cook-your-way-to-slim.html

Mobile Fitness Apps

In the world of mobile apps, 2014 appears to be shaping up to be the year of the fitness fanatic.  Check out this article for more info: http://www.cnet.com/news/fitness-fanatics-are-driving-a-mobile-app-usage-boom/

What Your Poop Says About Your Health

Outside of Dr. Oz, you don't hear many folks discussing their poop habits/behaviors.  Here's an interesting piece from Men's Health on this very subject: http://www.menshealth.com/health/poop-health?cid=social_20140620_26421676&cm_mmc=Twitter-_-MensHealth-_-Content-Health-_-PoopHealth

Are You Still Hungry After You Ate? Here's Why...

Not enough protein.....not enough fiber.....check out the full scoop here: http://www.menshealth.com/weight-loss/reasons-youre-still-hungry?cid=social_20140618_26185476&cm_mmc=Twitter-_-MensHealth-_-Content-WeightLoss-_-StillHungry

Choosing Organic Produce

Criticism over FDA's new Advice on Eating Fish During Pregnancy

New advice that counsels children and pregnant women to eat more fish has been released.  Check out the full story HERE: http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/06/15/criticism-over-fda-new-advice-eating-fish-during-pregnancy/mrAVxwiJaimaiv3mVdSoaM/story.html

Choosing Quality Olive Oil

Drum Picture

My 8 y/o niece drew this picture of her Uncle Paul next to his drums.  I love it!

Single Leg Deadlifts

One of my favorite lower body strength exercises is the Single-Leg Deadlift.  Check out this fantastic article from the Girls Gone Strong web site for more information: http://www.girlsgonestrong.com/exercise-spotlight-single-leg-deadlift/