Quotes of the Day

Slim briefcases say that the owner is only concerned with the bottom line and therefore has more status. Always carry a briefcase to one side, preferably in your left hand, which allows you to shake hands. [2004] - Allan Pease

Eat a daily minimum of ½ pound of raw fruit, above pH 5. Fruits are an essential part of a healthy diet. Just as vegetables provide unique vitamins and minerals, fruits do the same. Plus, fruits are hydrating, are low in calories, and provide plenty of fiber (especially whole fruits eaten with the peel). Approximately one cup of chopped or sliced fruit or one medium-sized piece of handheld fruit is equal to ½ pound and will satisfy your fruit serving for the day. For most handheld fruits, the equivalent will be one medium-sized piece of fruit. [2017] - Jonathan Aviv

Avoid big fish at the top of the marine food chain--tuna, swordfish, shark--because they're endangered, and because they often contain high levels of mercury. Fortunately, a few of the most nutritious wild fish species, including mackerel, sardines, and anchovies, are relatively well managed, and in some cases are even abundant. Those oily little fish are particularly good choices. [2011] - Michael Pollan

The majority of people who stay in a nursing home are there for less than a year, because they either die or move out. If you have relatives or a spouse who will likely care for you in the event of a major illness, you definitely should not waste your money on long-term-care (LTC) insurance. You can also bypass this coverage if you have and don't mind using retirement assets to help pay nursing-home costs. Even if you do deplete your assets, remember that you have a backup: government-assistance programs. However, this will usually cover only basic accommodations. [2019] - Eric Tyson

Although CBT-I is the best and most durable treatment we have for insomnia, it can have side effects. When people carry out "Sleep restriction therapy", which is a component of CBT-I, they sometimes experience excessive sleepiness, reduced vigilance and slowed reaction time. These effects are especially likely to occur at the beginning of the program, and they disappear when sleep is no longer restricted. Sleep restriction therapy is also meant to be used for a short time (usually 2-4 weeks), and should not be continued if your sleep has not improved substantially in that time. [2021] - Judith R. Davidson