Quotes of the Day

Rapamycin has been demonstrated to do something that no other drug has ever done before: extend maximum lifespan in a mammal. Even though rapamycin is already approved for use in humans for multiple indications, there are formidable obstacles to launching a clinical trail to look at its possible impact on human aging-mainly, its potential side effects in healthy people, most notably the risk of immunosuppression. [2023] - Peter Attia

If you want about $200,000 per year (depending on the income and your lifestyle) - let's say approximately $16,666 per month - this could potentially be achievable through approximately 10 properties or so. You'll need to pay expenses to net this amount, so if you double it to be safe, you've covered all expenses, then this may mean you need close to 20 properties. You can put all your eggs in one basket or your could spread the funds around. I tend to spend around $300,000 to $400,000 as this is my comfort level. They appreciate less than something around the $600,000 mark could, however I prefer the lower risk and the ability to spread out my dollars to more areas. [2021] - Shazia Virani

Hard money lenders are professionals who lend out their own money, or other peoples' money, for a living. They have a set way of doing things, a predefined interest rate, a predefined set of fees (points), and a very short term (usually less than one year). Private lenders are lending their own money but don't typically do so for a living. The rates, fees, and terms are usually lower and much more negotiable. The most common private money rates I see fall between 6% and 12%, depending on the relationship. [2015] - Brandon Turner

Vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and zucchini reserve or even boost their antioxidant power when cooked. Cooked carrots give you more antioxidants than do raw carrots. Steam for 5 minutes produces the most vitamin A and beta-carotene. Never microwave your cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli. Zapping broccoli caused a 97% loss of nutrients. Steaming (5 minutes or less) trumps all other cooking methods. [2009] - Frances Sheridan Goulart

Acrylamide is one of hundreds of chemicals known as Maillard reaction products (MRPs) formed when foods are heated at high temperature with dry heat. Acrylamide has been classified as a Group 2A carcinogen (probably carcinogenic to humans) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). To reduce your exposure to acrylamide, cook starchy foods like turnips and sweet potatoes mostly in stews or soups because cooking in water prevents acrylamide formation. When you bake or roast vegetables, do not allow them to brown. Increasing the water content helps--soaking starchy foods in water before roasting reduces acrylamide formation. [2020] - Joel Fuhrman