Quotes of the Day

Cranberries are a food that can damage teeth, and their juice has been studied and shown to reduce plaque. Cranberry juice is extremely acidic, and it is often mixed with other fruit juices as a cocktail. If you were to swish cranberry cocktail or even plain cranberry juice, it could easily ruin your teeth by eroding enamel and causing demineralization. It’s possible you have heard similar studies about grape seed extract, green tea, cider vinegar, and other foods that can reduce dental plaque, but I suggest these are completely inappropriate products for oral care. In the same way, sugary candies and mints, vitamin C lozenges, and cough syrup can be dental hazards. [2018] - Ellie Phillips

The most tactical time to call is late Wednesday afternoon at work, or at her home if you really do want to see her the following week. Call her office Saturday night after your date and leave a voice-mail message saying, "I had a great time--I'll call you this week." Then don't call until Thursday. Now, even better, is to call her on Thursday, not for the upcoming weekend, but for the following weekend.  [2006] - Leil Lowndes

By placing stops at least 1 standard deviation from the current price you are ensuring that you are not being stopped out by random noise. By placing stops at least 2 standard deviations away you can be sure any stop that is hit is real. [2003] - Marcel Link

The greatest indicator of life span isn't genetics, diet, or the amount of daily exercise, as many have suspected. It is lung capacity. Our ability to breathe full breaths is liberally a measure of living capacity. Any regular practice that stretches the lungs and keeps them flexible can retain or increase lung capacity. Moderate exercise like walking or cycling has been shown to boost lung size by up to 15%. [2020] - James Nestor

I recommend that people unable to get sufficient sun take one 2,000 IU vitamin D3 supplement each day, ideally with the largest meal of the day. In the northern hemisphere, below approximately 30° latitude, 15 minutes each day of midday sun on the forearms and face without sunblock should produce sufficient vitamin D for Caucasians under the age of 60. Those who have darker skin or who are older may require 30 minutes or more. Farther norther, at 40° latitude, the sun's rays are at such an angle during the months of November through February that vitamin D may not be produced. Above 50°, this "vitamin D winter" may extend for as long as 6 months of the year. [2015] - Michael Greger