Quotes of the Day

In a study that looked at the effect of strength training in 62 frail seniors, the subjects who did only strength training for 6 months gained no muscle mass. Another group of subjects was given protein supplementation (via a protein shake); those subjects added an average of about 3 pounds of lean mass. The extra protein likely made the difference. Similar results have been found in multiple other studies, although it remains unclear whether protein supplementation helps to improve muscle "strength" as well as muscle mass. We don't store protein in the way we store fat (in fat cells) or glucose (as glycogen). If you consume more protein than you can synthesize into lean mass, you'll simply excrete the excess in your urine as urea. [2023] - Peter Attia

Research indicates that people who fear being single often end up settling for less in their relationships. Struggling with shyness and anxiety can exacerbate this fear of being single. But settling for someone who doesn't really hold the qualities you desire isn't the only choice you have. Regardless of whether you are shy or anxious, setting your sights on finding a compatible partner who can enhance your life is crucial to your satisfaction. [2014] - Shannon Kolakowski

People with very few social ties have nearly twice the risk of dying from heart disease and are twice as likely to catch colds —— even though they are less likely to have the exposure to germs that comes from frequent social contact. [2010] - Tom Rath

A 10 year fixed mortgage typically carries a rate of around 1% higher than the 5 year fixed. I do think that 10 year fixed terms are not the right choice for most people. It's because nobody expects to break their mortgage mid-term, but it happens all the time, and sometimes we are forced to. [2018] - Paul Meredith

When you dare to try, you practice. And through practice, you develop ability. [2001] - Dolf de Roos