10 great TED talks that will teach you easy practical skills you can use right now
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Eat and drink your way to good health — 100 recent scientific discoveries via Science Daily
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Tart Cherries
Tart Cherries Linked to Reduced Risk of Stroke
April 23, 2013 — For the millions of Americans at risk for heart disease or diabetes, a diet that includes tart cherries might actually be better than what the doctor ordered, according to new animal … > full story
Eating Cherries Lowers Risk of Gout Attacks by 35%, Study Suggests
September 28, 2012 — A new study found that patients with gout who consumed cherries over a two-day period showed a 35% lower risk of gout attacks compared to those who did not eat the fruit. New findings also suggest … > full story
Stone Fruit
Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Give Obesity, Diabetes Slim Chance
June 18, 2012 — Peaches, plums and nectarines have bioactive compounds that can potentially fight-off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new … > full story
Berries
Strawberries, Blueberries May Cut Heart Attack Risk in Women
January 14, 2013 — Women who ate at least three servings of blueberries and strawberries per week had fewer heart attacks. Blueberries and strawberries contain high levels of compounds that have cardiovascular … > full story
Coffee
New Evidence That Natural Substances in Green Coffee Beans Help Control Blood Sugar Levels
April 9, 2013 — Scientists today described evidence that natural substances extracted from unroasted coffee beans can help control the elevated blood sugar levels and body weight that underpin type 2 … > full story
Coffee, Green Tea, May Help Lower Stroke Risk, Research Shows
March 14, 2013 — Green tea and coffee may help lower your risks of having a stroke, especially when both are a regular part of your diet. People who drank either green tea or coffee daily had about approximately … > full story
Can Eating Tomatoes Lower the Risk of Stroke?
October 8, 2012 — Eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods is associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to new research. Tomatoes are high in the antioxidant … > full story
Beetroot
Drinking Cup of Beetroot Juice Daily May Help Lower Blood Pressure
April 15, 2013 — A cup of beetroot juice a day may help reduce your blood pressure, according to a small … > full story
Apples
Many Apples a Day Keep the Blues at Bay
January 23, 2013 — Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people calmer, happier and more energetic in their daily life, new research … > full story
Women With Higher Carotenoid Levels Have Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer
December 6, 2012 — Women with higher circulating carotenoid levels are at a reduced risk of breast cancer according to a new … > full story
Fruit and Vegetable Intake Is Associated With Lower Risk of ER Breast Cancer
January 24, 2013 — There is no association between total fruit and vegetable intake and risk of overall breast cancer, but vegetable consumption is associated with a lower risk of estrogen receptor-negative (ER-) … > full story
Eating More Fiber May Lower Risk of First-Time Stroke
March 28, 2013 — Eating more fiber may decrease your risk of first-time stroke, according to new … > full story
Mediterranean Diet Is Definitively Linked to Quality of Life
May 29, 2012 — For years the Mediterranean diet has been associated with a lesser chance of illness and increased well-being. A new study has now linked it to mental and physical health too. The Mediterranean diet, … > full story
Fruits and Vegetables: Seven-a-Day for Happiness and Mental Health
October 9, 2012 — Happiness and mental health are highest among people who eat seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day, according to a new … > full story
Exercise and a Healthy Diet of Fruits and Vegetables Extends Life Expectancy in Women in Their 70s
May 30, 2012 — Women in their seventies who exercise and eat healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables have a longer life expectancy, according to new … > full story
Healthy Eating Beneficial Beyond Drug Therapy in Preventing a Second Heart Attack
December 3, 2012 — A heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fish significantly reduces the chance of a second heart attack and stroke in people with cardiovascular disease, researchers have … > full story
Health of Kidney Disease Patients: Diet and Blood Pressure
November 1, 2012 — Three studies provide new information on diet and blood pressure in kidney disease patients: adding fruits and vegetables to the diet improves kidney disease patients’ health; poor nutrition plays a … > full story
An Apple a Day Lowers Level of Blood Chemical Linked to Hardening of the Arteries, Research Suggests
October 2, 2012 — Eating an apple a day might in fact help keep the cardiologist away, new research suggests. In a study of healthy, middle-aged adults, consumption of one apple a day for four weeks lowered by 40 … > full story
To Quit Smoking, Try Eating More Veggies and Fruits
June 6, 2012 — Eating more fruits and vegetables may help you quit smoking and stay tobacco-free for longer, according to a new study. It is the first longitudinal study on the relationship between fruit and … > full story
Chocolate/cocoa
Consuming Flavanol-Rich Cocoa May Enhance Brain Function
August 9, 2012 — Eating cocoa flavanols daily may improve mild cognitive impairment, according to new … > full story
The Power of Cocoa Polyphenols Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
April 12, 2013 — Epidemiological studies have indicated that dietary habits and antioxidants from diet can influence the incidence of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s … > full story
Dark Chocolate Could Prevent Heart Problems in High-Risk People
May 31, 2012 — Daily consumption of dark chocolate can reduce cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, in people with metabolic syndrome (a cluster of factors that increases the risk of developing … > full story
Green tea
Brainy Beverage: Study Reveals How Green Tea Boosts Brain Cell Production to Aid Memory
September 5, 2012 — It has long been believed that drinking green tea is good for the memory. Now researchers have discovered how the chemical properties of China’s favorite drink affect the generation of brain cells, … > full story
Drinking Green Tea With Starchy Food May Help Lower Blood Sugar Spikes
November 9, 2012 — An ingredient in green tea that helps reduce blood sugar spikes in mice may lead to new diet strategies for people, according to food … > full story
Green Tea Reduced Inflammation, May Inhibit Prostate Cancer Tumor Growth, Research Finds
October 18, 2012 — Men with prostate cancer who consumed green tea prior to undergoing prostatectomy had reductions in markers of inflammation, according to new … > full story
Green Tea Compound Shows Promise for Tackling Cancer
August 22, 2012 — Green tea compound shows promise for tackling … > full story
Green Tea Found to Reduce Rate of Some GI Cancers
October 31, 2012 — Women who drink green tea may lower their risk of developing some digestive system cancers, especially cancers of the stomach/esophagus and colorectum, according to a new … > full story
Mechanisms of Action for Green Tea Extract in Breast Cancer Prevention Identified
October 18, 2012 — An oral green tea extract, Polyphenon E, appears to inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor and hepatocyte growth factor, both of which promote tumor cell growth, migration and … > full story
Green tea
Brainy Beverage: Study Reveals How Green Tea Boosts Brain Cell Production to Aid Memory
September 5, 2012 — It has long been believed that drinking green tea is good for the memory. Now researchers have discovered how the chemical properties of China’s favorite drink affect the generation of brain cells, … > full story
Drinking Green Tea With Starchy Food May Help Lower Blood Sugar Spikes
November 9, 2012 — An ingredient in green tea that helps reduce blood sugar spikes in mice may lead to new diet strategies for people, according to food … > full story
Green Tea Reduced Inflammation, May Inhibit Prostate Cancer Tumor Growth, Research Finds
October 18, 2012 — Men with prostate cancer who consumed green tea prior to undergoing prostatectomy had reductions in markers of inflammation, according to new … > full story
Green Tea Compound Shows Promise for Tackling Cancer
August 22, 2012 — Green tea compound shows promise for tackling … > full story
Green Tea Found to Reduce Rate of Some GI Cancers
October 31, 2012 — Women who drink green tea may lower their risk of developing some digestive system cancers, especially cancers of the stomach/esophagus and colorectum, according to a new … > full story
Mechanisms of Action for Green Tea Extract in Breast Cancer Prevention Identified
October 18, 2012 — An oral green tea extract, Polyphenon E, appears to inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor and hepatocyte growth factor, both of which promote tumor cell growth, migration and … > full story
Strategies to eat more fruit and veges
Keep Your Fruit Close and Your Vegetables Closer
April 30, 2012 — College students wishing to eat healthier may want to invest in a clear fruit bowl says a recent article. The new study found that when fruits and vegetables are within arm’s reach, students are more … > full story
Attractive Names Sustain Increased Vegetable Intake in Schools
September 17, 2012 — The age-old parental struggle of convincing youngsters to eat their fruits and vegetables has some new allies: Power Punch Broccoli, X-Ray Vision Carrots — and a host of catchy names for entrees in … > full story
Eat Your Vegetables: Preschoolers Love Vegetables With Catchy Names Like ‘X-Ray Vision Carrots’ And ‘Tomato Bursts’
(Mar. 4, 2009) — Do you have a picky preschooler who’s avoiding their vegetables? A new shows that giving vegetables catchy new names — like “X-Ray Vision Carrots” and “Tomato Bursts” — left preschoolers asking for … > read more
Eat Your Vegetables: Preschoolers Love Vegetables With Catchy Names Like ‘X-Ray Vision Carrots’ And ‘Tomato Bursts’
(Mar. 4, 2009) — Do you have a picky preschooler who’s avoiding their vegetables? A new shows that giving vegetables catchy new names — like “X-Ray Vision Carrots” and “Tomato Bursts” — left preschoolers asking for … > read more
Libertarian Paternalism and School Lunches: Guiding Healthier Behavior While Preserving Choices
February 26, 2013 — New US Department of Agriculture regulations have altered what foods schools offer for lunch, but schools cannot require students to eat specific foods. Researchers have now implemented an … > full story
Making Fruit Easier to Eat Increases Sales and Consumption in School Cafeterias
April 17, 2013 — People believe that children avoid fruit because of the taste and allure of alternative packaged snacks. Researchers have concluded that the size of the snack counts the most. Apple sales in schools … > full story
Regular Family Meals Together Boost Kids’ Fruit and Vegetable Intake
December 20, 2012 — Regular family meals round a table boosts kids’ fruit and vegetable intake, and make it easier for them to reach the recommended five portions a day, a new study … > full story
Occasional Family Meals Enough to Boost Kids’ Fruit and Veg Intake
December 19, 2012 — Eating meals together as a family, even if only once or twice a week, increases children’s daily fruit and vegetable intake to near the recommended five a day, according to … > full story
10 wonderful, short, practical books available online for free
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
- The Pomodoro Technique by Francesco Cirillo.
Learn how a simple kitchen timer can transform your day into 25-minutes bursts of high productivity. It really works!
- A Technique for Getting Ideas by James Webb-Young.
A clever,easy 5-step process for generating good ideas, and a good read to boot.
- The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin.A wonderful book by an amazingly wise and accomplished guy. I wish someone would modernize it for us 21st century readers though!
- Self-Reliance, Translated, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay translated into modern English by Adam KhanI think Adam Khan has done a brilliant job making Emerson’s famous and thought-provoking essay easily accessible to us 21st century readers.
volley videos
January 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
slow-motion volleys
volley part 1
volley part 2
forehand volley
backhand volley
low volley
drive volley
high backhand volley
more volley instruction
some errors to avoid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLPj4Tyxpcs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJb954_II7c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9RAtTP5SYg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9RAtTP5SYg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLPj4Tyxpcs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-MRV14rG3Y
drills
Volley drills
January 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Brad Gilbert drills:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v49Lc7kS5dg
How resilient am I?
December 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Answer: Take the Block and Kremen Ego Resilience Scale and find out:
http://ja.cuyahogacounty.us/pdf_ja/en-US/DefendingChildhood/DrCharlesFigley-Scoring-ScaleSheets.pdf
Clever tennis tips by Coach Mauro in nifty short videos:
December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How to hit a wide forehand and get back into position quickly afterwards:
Use your legs to hit all your shots:
How to practice your ground strokes on the court your own:
How to practice against a wall:
Use the non-hitting arm as a counter-balance when doing a one-handed backhand:
How to set up for the slice backhand:
How to execute the swing of the backhand slice:
Do the slice backhand right: don’t shatter the glass coffee table:
How to do a good ball toss for the serve:
How to toss ball behind your head but still inside the court to do a safe kick serve:
How to do the inside-out forehand properly: Remember to turn side on as you move around the ball:
How to hit the high backhand volley:
Do the split step every time your opposition hits the ball:
Do the split step after every volley; as you’re approaching the net, stop and do split step as soon as your opponent hits the ball:
Be a Zorro-goalie while waiting at the net for a volley: extend your racket out in front, and do a split step with the knees bent:
Four times to get your racket ready while waiting for a volley:
What is a simple, useful skill to learn using deliberate practice principles?
December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Answer: Picking up a tennis ball this nifty way:
How can I develop better habits?
December 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
