Quotes of the Day

Consider carefully that some dentists do not believe that cavities or gum disease are preventable or reversible. You should also remain aware that there is another available treatment that flow a thin plastic sealant material into the open porosities of a cavity. This is not a good solution, since it can act as a kind of plaque magnet to attract decay in this area of the mouth. A small cavity in a permanent adult tooth can naturally reverse in a few months, which is why any motivated patient should weigh the risks of sealants and "small" fillings, and consider carefully that any treatment will be irreversible, especially if you allow a tooth to be randomly drilled. [2025] - Ellie Phillips

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is more toxic than ibuprofen (Motrin and Advil) and is effective for only 4-5 hours anyway. In healthy adults, even a dose of 4 grams daily (the equivalent, typically, of 8 extrastrength tablets) can cause liver function abnormalities; and lower, more standard dosages can cause digestive tract problems. Avoid acetaminophen and other fever reducers; if you are too uncomfortable to sleep at night, take ibuprofen with some food. [2011] - Joel Fuhrman

It is imperative that foreign exchange traders pay close attention to interest rate differentials on all trades initiated, especially those that will likely remain as open positions for more than a day. [2009] - James Chen

Depression has many causes, from hard work, repeated disappointment, living in an unsafe environment for too long, and lack of family or friendly support to poor physical health. [2009] - Liz Miller

During REM sleep, cortisol is suppressed, and your metabolic rate increases. When you don't sleep well, you get less REM in the second half of the night, and that results in higher levels of cortisol and insulin, which stimulate appetite and lead to greater insulin resistance. This means that a bad night of sleep can throw you into a temporary prediabetic state. Studies have shown that even one night of partial sleep, or one night without enough REM sleep, can lead to elevated cortisol the next afternoon or evening, along with changes in the hormones and peptides that regulate appetite and lead to greater feeling of hunger. [2017] - Elizabeth Blackburn