Category Archives: Health

Surprisingly Little Evidence for the Usual Wisdom About Teeth

I’ve flossed daily for almost 40 years but I quit a couple of weeks ago when I read there wasn’t much evidence in its favor. New York Times: Clearly, the stuff we’re doing might not make as much of a … Continue reading

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Since 2009, I’ve Started Every Day With A Cold Shower

Occasionally I will take one or two during the day as well to get a burst of energy and clarity but the most important thing for me is to take one first thing in the morning to get my day … Continue reading

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Bartenders Have A More Dangerous Job Than Cops

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The Long Life

Comments to Steve Sailer: * Mexicans live a long time. Isn’t that because they’re shorter on average? Short people’s hearts don’t have to work as hard as tall people’s. Gravity is relentless. Oh, and a lot a black folks are … Continue reading

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Hospitals Held Hostage

Comments to Steve Sailer: * I’m actually not surprised that healthcare access matters less for the poor. For life-threatening matters, they get access to an emergency room, regardless of whether they “have access to healthcare” in the sense of insurance … Continue reading

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