Quotes of the Day

Problems to Look for When Shopping for Rental Properties: 1. The Bigfoot smell; 2. The hidden third bedroom; 3. Ugly countertops and cabinets; 4. The bad roof; 5. Mold; 6. Compartmentalized configuration; 7. Jungle landscaping; 8. Junk. Problems to Avoid When Shopping for a Rental Property: 1. Neighborhood; 2. Foundation (including water leaking) issues; 3. Location-specific problems, such as being directly below a flight path or next door to loud/angry dogs. [2015] - Brandon Turner

In general, aerobic exercise seems most efficacious at removing glucose from circulation, while high-intensity exercise and strength training tend to increase glucose transiently, because the liver is sending more glucose into the circulation to fuel the muscles. Don't be alarmed by glucose spikes when you're exercising. All things equal, it appears that sleeping just 5-6 hours (versus 8 hours) accounts for about 10-20 mg/dL (that's a lot!) jump in peak glucose response, and about 5-10 mg/dL in overall levels. Stress, presumably, via cortisol and other stress hormones, has a surprising impact on blood glucose, even while one is fasting or restricting carbohydrates. The effect is most visible during sleep or periods long after meals. [2023] - Peter Attia

You can hire a PR person, pay him or her a monthly or project fee--anywhere from $500 to $25,000 per month--and let that person do what is necessary to secure free publicity. [1998] - Jay Conrad Levinson

Eating kiwifruit has prebiotic effects that shape beneficial gut bacteria and lower inflammation. [2019] - William W Li

Should you floss before or after you brush? A randomized controlled trial on flossing sequence was performed to put to rest dueling intuitions. Flossing first won hands down. [2023] - Michael Greger