On Memorial Day,  I had strolled by one of the newly renovated parks at the Brooklyn Pier, and to my surprise discovered FAUX stationary bikes, ellipticals, and other cardio equipment typically found at a gym!  Call me old-school but I personally prefer the days of playing sports with friends.  A good old fashioned game of tag, basketball, footbuilds friendships, cardio, agility, and equates to hours of FUN!  

What do you think these "new" play apparatuses?  Will it help future generations embrace gym equipment once regarded by many adults as devices of torture?  Is it a creative twist on the playground?  In any case, it is quite a sight to see!  I hope you get the chance to check it out and perhaps bring your kids for a test run this summer!

Are your soap and toothpaste doing damaging to your reproductive organs? State of Minnesota has brought attention to the debate.

Triclosan is a common antibacterial chemical found in most household cleaning items that claim to kill or prevent bacteria from spreading. Now there is a push to phase it out of products that you may have in your home.
Read the story and let me know your thoughts. Still think it’s a safe household ingredient or one you will ban from your home?

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Are some antimicrobial soaps harmful? A state’s decision to ban renews questions.

A look at the science behind Minnesota’s ban of the chemical triclosan.

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