Quotes of the Day

If you think someone will enjoy it, give him a flattering nickname. It must augment the recipients' self-esteem. [2009] - Leil Lowndes

Condominiums generally sell more slowly than single-family houses. [2006] - Douglas Gray

Research has revealed that poor sleep quality and/or insufficient sleep and chronic stress have a direct relationship to weight gain and acid damage. Glucocorticoids (GCs) are a class of steroid hormones released by the body during psychological or emotional stress. When GCs are being produced at a fast clip, the result is greater pepsin production, an increased chance of developing or worsening GERD and stomach ulcers, and a propensity to store more abdominal fat, which is linked to acid reflux and increased chances for developing Barrett’s esophagus. [2017] - Jonathan Aviv

The country with the higher rate will generally have the more valuable currency. The stronger economy, that with the higher GDP growth, lower inflation, greater productivity, political stability and a host of other factors will, over time, have the stronger currency. Any foreign investor in a country is also an investor in that country’s currency. [2009] - James Chen

Waist-to-Height Ratio, or WHtR, is a better tool than BMI that we can use to gauge the health risks of body fat. Stand up straight and take a deep breath, exhale, and let it all hang out. The circumference of your belly (halfway between the top of your hip bones and the bottom of your rib cage) should be half your height--ideally, less. If that measurement is more than half your height, it's time to start eating healthier and exercising more regardless of your weight. [2015] - Michael Greger