Quotes of the Day

It is critical that two people be well matched with regard to their moods. The two well-matched partners need to have approximately the same amount of life ambition. Their values about social issues, political issues, and environmental issues are highly important. Their views about saving money and giving money away should be similar. Two life partners need to have a similar level of interest in communicating with one another and a similar ability to communicate. Both partners need to be good at conflict resolution for a marriage to survive and thrive. [2002] - Neil Clark Warren

If you asked her out you should definitely pay, even if she offers to split the bill. If you go on multiple dates with a woman and she eventually suggests an event or dinner, the chances are good that she will offer to pay. If you insist on paying in this instance she may get offended, thinking you didn't respect the fact she has a job and can afford it. [2012] - Christopher Gray

Talk with people in the neighborhood. Simply letting them know you are interested in buying in their neighborhood is usually all that is necessary to open a very informative dialogue. They will want to learn more about you and in the process may reveal valuable information on their community during the discussion. There may be water, sewer, drainage, or other problems in the area that are not readily apparent. [2004] - Mike Summey

TruDiagnostic provides the DunedinPACE result and metrics for immune cell function, "fitness," telomere length, and other reports; GlycanAge ($348 for one test, $599 for two); Generation Lab (4 biological age tests for $149 per month and a VIP program for $3,499 per year). Companies including Tally Health, Elysium Health, and Novos Labs offer aging clocks and supplements to pair with them. I don't recommend any of these tests (or supplements), including telomere length and epigenetic clocks. There are useful in research studies, but there is lack of clinical validation from rigorous randomized trails that having some body clock information leads to improvement in metrics or health outcomes. [2025] - Eric Topol

Memory foam pillows often provide excellent orthopedic support of the neck and spine, but like their mattress counterparts, they often trap heat so individuals sensitive to being hot at night may not like them. Feather and down pillows tend to be very light and soft. They're washable and breathable but may flatten overtime. Patients with allergies can struggle with these pillows. Even if you don't have allergies, you might be annoyed by being poked by the feather variety. Other options include wool, cotton, buckwheat, and synthetic materials like polyester. Take some time to find what works best for you. [2017] - W. Chris Winter