Quotes of the Day

Only a few commercial companies offer telomere testing. Testing costs anywhere from around $100 to $500. A few caveats: Telomere testing is an unregulated business, so there is no government agency checking whether for-profit companies are using methods and values that are accurate, or whether what they tell you about your risks is accurate. It can be interesting to learn the results of a telomere test, but we caution everyone that telomeres don't necessarily predict the future. [2017] - Elizabeth Blackburn

If you have a lean body, wear a slim turtleneck, jeans that don't hang on you, and even a form-fitting sport coat instead of a boxy one. [2014] - Pepper Schwartz

Ask questions about what he or she likes to do in their spare time. Find out what music, movies, and TV shows he or she likes. Make sure your date does at least half of the talking. If you feel a connection, tell your date that you had a great time and would love to get together again. Don't ask him or her how he/she feels while you're together. [2004] - Nicholas Boothman

You may want to change the way you eat and drink. Arsenic is naturally found in wells and groundwater, so you can either have your water tested or use a filter. Avoid plastic drinking bottles and cookware. Even BPA (Bisphenol A)-free plastic bottles may not be free of other harmful chemicals. BPA substitutes may be as unsafe; they just haven't been studied to the same extent. Avoid living near major roadways if possible. Greenery--trees, green space, and even house plants--can help reduce the levels of air pollutants inside your home and in a city. Try to walk in parks, plant trees, and support urban forestry. [2017] - Elizabeth Blackburn

Black cumin is a plant traditionally used in Middle Eastern cuisines that can boost AMPK. Daily black cumin consumption of 1 or 2 g has been found to significantly improve weight loss, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood sugar control. The spice also lowers markers of inflammation, such as C-reactive protein, and has favorable effects on inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and a common cause of hypothyroidism called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Black cumin also appears to help get rid of kidney stones and help with the symptoms of menopause. [2023] - Michael Greger