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Word of the Day – Sept. 15 – Stridulate
Verb: Stridulate (STRIJ-uh-layt)
Definition: To make a shrill creaking noise by rubbing together special bodily structures -- used especially of male insects (as...
Health Tip – Sept. 15 – Rub on Relief
If you have pain, rub on relief. Topical gels can bring relief by helping to numb nerve endings and increase blood flow to the...
Word of the Day – Sept. 14 – Haruspex
Noun: Haruspex (huh-RUSS-peks)
Definition: A diviner in ancient Rome basing his predictions on inspection of the entrails of sacrificial animals.
Sample sentence: The...
Health Tip – Sept. 14 – Take a Soak to Relieve...
Take a soak to relieve pain. A soak in in a bath with 2 cups of Epsom salts for at least 12 minutes a...
Word of the Day – Sept. 13 – Solace
Noun: Solace (SAH-lus)
Definition:
1. Alleviation of grief or anxiety
2. A source of relief or consolation
Sample sentence: After her husband’s death, Mary often found...
Health Tip – Sept. 13 – Let the Music Play
Let the music play. Listening to music helps improve pain intensity in people with chronic back pain, finds a French study. Another study discovered...
Word of the Day – Sept. 12 – Perpend
Verb: Perpend (per-PEND)
Definition:
1. To reflect on carefuly: Ponder
2. To be attentive
Sample sentence: With six months of jail time ahead of...
Health Tip – Sept. 12 – DYI Acupressure for Pain Relief
Do it yourself acupressure can provide relief from muscle pain. Muscle pain is the most common type of pain. Marble-size knots in your muscles...
Word of the Day – Flatfoot
Noun: Flatfoot
Definition:
1. A condition in which the arch of the instep is flattened so that the entire sole rests upon the ground.
2....
Health Tip – Sept. 9 – Baby Talk
A baby's physical characteristics and behavior aren't always reliable indicators of what the future may hold. But a recent Canadian study says you should...







