Quotes of the Day

If you're having problems getting a fair settlement from the insurer of a policy you bought on our own, try contacting the provincial department that overseas insurance companies or the provincial regulator. You can find the phone number online or possibly in your insurance policy. Hiring a public adjuster who, for a percentage of the payment (typically 5-10 percent), can negotiate with insurers on your behalf is another option. When all else fails and you have a major claim at stake, try contacting a lawyer who specializes in insurance matters. Expect to pay at least $150 per hour. [2019] - Eric Tyson

EndoCal 10, formerly known as Biocalex is a form of calcium oxide. Holistically oriented dentists have reported good results form using this material. As an alternative to a root canal, dentists can use the precision of a laser to vaporize infections in teeth without traumatizing the dental nerve. Holistically oriented dentists also have tools to calm an infection, such as homeopathic injections and lasers to stimulate healing. If you have been told that you need a root canal but you don't feel any sort of pain, swelling or information, then you more than likely don't need this dental treatment. [2011] - Ramiel Nagel

One study found that Ambien (zolpidem) actually decreased slow-wave sleep (deep sleep) without increasing REM, meaning people who take it are basically trading high-quality sleep for low-quality sleep. Older benzodiazepine drugs, such as Valium (diazepam) and Xanax (alprazolam) typically induce unconsciousness without improving sleep quality. Somewhat worryingly, their use has also been associated with cognitive decline, and they're generally not recommended for older adults beyond very short-term time horizons (nor is Ambien). [2023] - Peter Attia

To help boost cellular and DNA repair and maintenance, fast overnight and limit snacking between main meals. There are health benefits from simply restricting the number of hours in the day when we eat (called “intermittent fasting” or “time-restricted feeding”). These benefits arise because a period of several hours without food turns off the damage-producing growth pathways and activates the cellular and DNA repair and maintenance processes that support health and longevity. Sleep well. Sleep is the third pillar of health and wellness, along with diet and exercise. Get active—outdoors if possible—and sociable. Physical activity and social interactions are clearly related to improved health and longevity. [2020] - David Raubenheimer

A trader who likes to follow long-term trends might use the 200-day moving average as a trailing stop, a stop-loss line that follows the price line at a distance. They might have a rule that they will not sell as long as the price remains above the 200-day moving average. If the price dips down below the 200-day MA, then the trailing stop has been triggered. [2019] - Glen Goodman