Quotes of the Day

Our ability to obtain deep sleep declines with age, beginning as soon as our late twenties or early thirties, but worsening as we enter middle age. One analysis suggests that the bulk of the changes in adult sleep patterns occur between the ages of 19 and 60 and only minimally decline after that, if one remains in good health (a big if). More research points to the forties and sixties as the decades of life when deep sleep is especially important for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. People who have slept less during those decades seem to be at higher risk of developing dementia later on. [2023] - Peter Attia

With a DXA scan there is minimal X-radiation exposure compared to X-ray or CT scans - less than one-tenth the dose of a standard chest X-ray, and less than a day's exposure to natural radiation. The result is shown as a bone density T-score: +1.0 to -1.0 indicates normal bone density; -1 to -2.5 indicates low bone density (or osteopenia); -2.5 or more indicates osteoporosis [2019] - Diana Moran

Workers work hard enough to not be fired, and owners pay just enough so that workers won't quit. [1998] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Monounsaturated fats are considered a good type of fat when consumed in moderation. They help increase our body’s HDL levels while lowering LDL levels. They’re found in a wide variety of foods, such as meat, whole milk, olives and olive oil, avocados, almonds, cashews, and peanuts. With the exception of red meat, monounsaturated fats are typically good choices for people with acid reflux disease. However, a subset of monounsaturated fat is not good for those with acid reflux—vegetable oils made from seeds. Cold-pressed vegetable oils are always the best option for people with acid reflux. If possible, choose extra virgin olive oil. [2017] - Jonathan Aviv

We generally don't call current landlords for reference checks - we call the one before the current one. A current landlord might be anxious to get rid of a not-so-great tenant and therefore might not tell you the entire truth. If the tenants did not live together previously, call references for both tenants. When you have selected a candidate, call them immediately and ask them to sign the lease and provide their security deposit. Don't allow them more than 48 hours to get this to you, and don't call the other interested candidates to tell them it's rented until this is done. [2013] - Julie Broad