Quotes of the Day

Once the reasons you got into a trade have changed, you should get out of the trade. An example would be when you buy because the market is near a trendline and you think it will continue to trend. If it breaks the line, you were wrong, so don’t hesitate to get out. [2003] - Marcel Link

Onions (along with its close cousin, garlic) contain a naturally occurring chemical compound called allicin, which boosts saliva production and benefits immune health-and goes on to have a positive impact on gum health. The natural spice ginger stimulates saliva production directly and can be helpful for people with a dry mouth while it also supports the immune system. Berries of all kinds-blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries among others-are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, and they all contain some naturally occurring xylitol. Berries have a particularly useful impact on mouth health and help to develop protective biofilm over teeth. [2025] - Ellie Phillips

For more in-depth examination of sleep by scientists or sleep medicine clinicians, special equipment is used to track sleep stages and cycles through the night. To determine sleep stages, three main measurements are used: brain waves, eye movements, and muscle tone. [2021] - Judith R. Davidson

A study of more than 41,000 metformin users between the ages of 68 and 81 concluded that metformin reduced the likelihood of dementia, cardiovascular disease, cancer, frailty, and depression, and not by a small amount. Though not all cancers are suppressed--prostate, bladder, renal, and esophageal cancer seem recalcitrant--more than 25 studies have shown a powerful protective effect, sometimes as great as 40% lower risk, most notably for lung, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancer. In some places, such as Thailand, metformin is available over the counter at every pharmacy--for just a few cents a pill. [2019] - David A. Sinclair

If a year’s worth of rent adds up to less than 5 percent of the market value of a similar home, renting is an attractive option. Vice versa, if rent works out to more than 5 percent, buying may make more sense financially. The 5 percent rule assumes you’re going to be a pretty aggressive investor — someone comfortable putting a good share of their savings into stocks — to keep up with the long-term wealth growth a homeowner might see. And if you have a generous pension plan at work where your employer matches your contributions, that’s a vote in favour of renting and being able to make bigger monthly deposits to that group retirement plan. [2021] - Erica Alini