Quotes of the Day

Retirees should ignore their portfolio’s value and all forecasts. Instead, they should stick to an inflation-adjusted 4 percent withdrawal plan. Even if they retire on the eve of a market crash, their money should still last at least thirty years (especially if they don’t give themselves an inflation-adjusted “raise” during years when stocks decline). [2022] - Andrew Hallam

A rinse like chlorine dioxide is very useful, because it will create oxygen in the small spaces where periodontal bacteria live. Many rinses today are acidic, with a pH low enough to damage root cement and even tooth enamel. The only acidic rinse that is safe for teeth is one containing dilute sodium fluoride, since the benefits of the fluoride are enhanced in a slightly acidic solution. Acidic rinses are particularly damaging in a dry mouth. I believe everyone should check products they use regularly, possibly using an inexpensive pH-testing meter. [2018] - Ellie Phillips

Compared to reading a printed book, reading on an iPad suppressed melatonin release by over 50 percent at night. Indeed, iPad reading delayed the rise of melatonin by up to three hours, relative to the natural rise in these same individuals when reading a printed book. When reading on the iPad, their melatonin peak, and thus instruction to sleep, did not occur until the early-morning hours, rather than before midnight. Unsurprisingly, individuals took longer to fall asleep after iPad reading relative to print-copy reading. [2017] - Matthew Walker

Sell yourself before you try to sell your company or your product. [2005] - Jeffrey Gitomer

To bolster your body's anti-inflammatory potential before and after surgery, we recommend using an omega-3 supplement on a daily basis. For the first 3 months, use an omega-3 supplement that is either pure EPA or very high in EPA, then switch for 3 more months to a fish oil preparation balanced in both EPA and DHA. Finally, for long-range consumption, try to find an omega-3 supplement that contains EPA, DHA, and borage oil. Omega-3 fatty acids may initially be consumed in larger quantity (4-6 grams per day) if you're losing weight after major surgery. After one month, the dosage can be reduced to 1-3 grams per day, depending on your body weight and on whether you still show signs of inflammation. [2006] - Elizabeth Motyka