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Word of the Day – Dec. 22 – Raillery
Noun: Raillery (RAIL-uh-ree)Definition:1. Good-natured ridicule: banter2. JestSample sentence: New workers at the plant can expect to endure some raillery and joshing from the...
Health Tip – Dec. 22 – Religion and Mental Health
If attending religious services is part of your regular routine, you may be getting more out of your ritual than you think. A new...
Word of the Day – Dec. 21 – Wreak
Verb: Wreak (REEK)Definition:1. To cause the infliction of (vengeance or punishment)2. To give free play or course to (malevolent feeling)3. Bring about, causeSample...
Health Tip – Dec. 21 – Stress Relief – Flower Remedies
Stress can negatively impact your physical health, mood and social interactions. One way to help address the symptoms of stress is with passion flower...
Word of the Day – Dec. 20 – Subterfuge
Noun: Subterfuge (SUB-ter-fyooj)Definition:1. Deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade.2. A deceptive device or stratagem.Sample sentence: They obtained...
Health Tip – Dec. 20 – Hints for the Heart: Easy...
Giving up sweetened sodas might be a simple and inexpensive way to lower women’s risk of heart disease. Results of a study presented at...
Word of the Day – Dec. 19 – Ethereal
Adjective: Ethereal (ih-THEER-ee-ul)Definition:1. Of or relating to the heavens: heavenly.2. Being light and airy: delicateSample sentence: I had expected the spa to be...
Health Tip – Dec. 19 – Women and Depression
Too much TV and not enough exercise appear to add up to depression for older women. A new investigation from the Harvard School of...
Word of the Day – Dec. 16 – Foment
Verb: Foment (FOH-ment)Definition: To promote the growth or development of, also to rouse or incite.Sample sentence: He has been accused of attempting...
Health Tip – Dec. 16 – Pistachios for Weight Control
Pistachios in the shell may not be as popular as traditional choices like carrots for a healthy (practically no-cal) snack, but as one of...
