Quotes of the Day

One key test in our movement assessment is to have our patients stand with one foot in front of the other and try to balance. Now close your eyes and see how long you can hold the position. 10 seconds is a respectable time; in fact, the ability to balance on one leg at ages 50 and older has been correlated with future longevity, just like grip strength. [2023] - Peter Attia

The 'From' line is the most important factor motivating consumers to open e-mails; 60% of respondents cited the from line, while 35% cited the subject line. [2004] - Dan Gooder Richard

Compared to reading a printed book, reading on an iPad suppressed melatonin release by over 50 percent at night. Indeed, iPad reading delayed the rise of melatonin by up to three hours, relative to the natural rise in these same individuals when reading a printed book. When reading on the iPad, their melatonin peak, and thus instruction to sleep, did not occur until the early-morning hours, rather than before midnight. Unsurprisingly, individuals took longer to fall asleep after iPad reading relative to print-copy reading. [2017] - Matthew Walker

Combinations of antioxidants like vitamin A, vitamin E, and beta-carotene in pill form were associated with increased risk of death in those who took them. Supplements contain only a select few antioxidants, whereas your body relies on hundreds of them, all working synergistically to create a network to help the body dispose of free radicals. High doses of a single antioxidant may upset this delicate balance and may actually diminish your body's ability to fight cancer. [2015] - Michael Greger

For residential properties, generally it is desirable to be located near schools (but not backing on them!), near the shops (but not beside them), and with good access to freeways or arterial routes. [2001] - Dolf de Roos