Quotes of the Day

If you use xylitol gum, do not chew it for longer than 10 minutes-by which time the sweet taste should be gone. Longer gum chewing will bring a different kind of digestive saliva into the mouth, which will dilute and wash away the xylitol-stimulated saliva that is most useful for healing the gums and teeth. It's ideal immediately after each xylitol exposure to have a period when you do not eat or drink for at least an hour-this allows saliva with xylitol dissolved in it to interact with the mouth and teeth, and for xylitol to work in what is called a prebiotic capacity, which serves to nurture the mouth's population of good bacteria. [2025] - Ellie Phillips

If you've been in bed for a while and you don't feel like sleep is going to happen anytime soon, you can get up and go do some quiet activity until you feel more sleepy. If you're not too bothered by the situation, I recommend simply lying there and resting. Plan out your dream vacation. Plan a surprise date with your partner or a thoughtful gift for a coworker. It's important to remember that resting even without sleeping is good for you too. You're not wasting your time if you're lying in bed and not sleeping. If this is happening frequently, listen to your body. You're going to bed too early. It's time to go to bed a little later. [2017] - W. Chris Winter

The London market accounts for almost one-third of the global total daily forex turnover. [2007] - Grace Cheng

While housing construction is a key driver, it tends to lag behind any increased demand for housing due to the significant lead time required to build, especially in larger centers where condominium buildings make up the majority of starts. This lag usually results in an eventual oversupply that persists long after the demand for housing dissipates. Therefore, construction levels tend to peak at the end of the boom phase and through at the middle to end of the slump phase. [2011] - Don R. Campbell

To really ease into a good night's sleep, try a warm bath, soothing music, and chamomile tea. (Not peppermint!) [2010] - Jamie Koufman