Quotes of the Day

We're getting older as a population, which means fewer borrowers and more savers. That's why interest rates are so low and why they're going to stay low. On the other hand, whatever is causing the low interest rates may also cause company earnings to grow more slowly in the future. As a result, the dividends on those stocks might grow more slowly too. If so, stocks may be overvalued after all. I'm inclined to go with a real return on equities of 3.5-4% over the next 30 to 40 years. [2021] - Frederick Vettese

For adults 65 and older, the National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-8 hours of sleep a night, which correlates with about the sleep duration associated with the lowest risk of frailty and age-related muscle loss. [2023] - Michael Greger

If two properties are comparable in size and location, yet one property (on a dollar per sq. ft. basis) is much more expensive or much cheaper, it's your job to figure out why. The cheaper property may be in a slightly worse location. Or it could be on a noisier street, or near a garbage dump, or in a position where it gets less sun, etc. These are some of the things you'll need to determine to figure out value and possible rent rates. [2013] - Julie Broad

Exposing your body to less-than-comfortable temperature is another very effective way to turn on your longevity genes. If you choose to expose yourself to the cold, moderation will be key. Similar to fasting, the greatest benefits are likely to come for those who get close to, but not beyond, the edge. Hypothermia is not good for our health. Neither is frostbite. But goose bumps, chattering teeth, and shivering arms aren't dangerous conditions. And when we experience these conditions often enough, our longevity genes get the stress they need to order up some additional healthy fat. [2019] - David A. Sinclair

There are many types of meditation from many different traditions. Kirtan Kriya is a more traditional form of meditation from yoga principles that involves chanting and tapping of the fingers (called yoga mudras). A brief description can be found here: http://alzheimersprevention.org/research/12-minute-memory-exercise. Hatha Yoga is a moving meditation that integrates physical postures, breathing, and a present mantel state. Yoga improves quality of life and mood for people across different types of illness, reduces blood pressure, and possibly inflammation and lipids. Yoga has recently been shown to increase spine bone density if practiced long term. [2017] - Elizabeth Blackburn