Quotes of the Day

If you lower a woman's self-esteem, she will seek validation from you. If you make a woman jealous, she will become more attracted to you. [2005] - Neil Strauss

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 1. Be proactive. 2. Begin with the end in mind. 3. Put first things first. 4. Think win/win. 5. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. 6. Synergize. 7. Sharpen the saw. The three private victory habits (freedom to choose, choice, action) precede the three public victory habits (respect, understanding, creation) and then there is one to renew the rest and that equals seven. [2004] - Stephen R. Covey

If demand puts upward pressure on housing prices without a corresponding increase in average income, this strong increase is likely not sustainable. [2013] - Don R. Campbell

Stop drinking—even water—for at least a few hours in the afternoon. If you need to drink between meals, try water sweetened with some xylitol. To make this, add 1 teaspoon of granular xylitol to 3 cups of room-temperature water. Do not overclean your tongue or mouth. [2018] - Ellie Phillips

Black cumin is a plant traditionally used in Middle Eastern cuisines that can boost AMPK. Daily black cumin consumption of 1 or 2 g has been found to significantly improve weight loss, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood sugar control. The spice also lowers markers of inflammation, such as C-reactive protein, and has favorable effects on inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and a common cause of hypothyroidism called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Black cumin also appears to help get rid of kidney stones and help with the symptoms of menopause. [2023] - Michael Greger