Word of the Day – Jan. 16 – Taradiddle
Noun: Taradiddle (tair-uh-DID-ul)
Definition:
1. A trivial or childish lie: fib
2. Pretentious nonsense.
Sample sentence: Even parents with the very best of intentions find themselves telling an...
Health Tip – June 6 – Raisins to Lower Blood Pressure
Snacking on raisins a few times a day may help lower your blood pressure if you have pre-hypertension, a condition affecting one of every...
Word of the Day – Aug. 16 – Gargantuan
Adjective: Gargantuan (gar-GAN-choo-un)
Definition: Tremendous in size, volume, or degree
Sample sentence: People are always amazed at the gargantuan amount of water that goes over Niagra...
Word of the Day – Feb. 10 – Ludic
Adjective: Ludic (LOO-dik)
Definition: Of, relating to, or characterized by play: playful.
Sample sentence: The members of the acting troupe had become well-known for...
Health Tip – Jan. 9 – Chocolate Update: A Trick to Cut Consumption
You may be able to get your chocolate habit under control if you take a 15- minute walk during the day. That’s the word...
Health Tip – Sept. 14 – Responsible Garbage
Reconsider what you throw away: An old bulky computer monitor, dead batteries, unused paint … we have all had something environmentally unfriendly to toss....
Health Tip – June 26 – SAMe for Better Moods, Less Pain
Looking for a quick mood booster and something to relieve pain? Consider SAMe. A naturally occurring molecule with the daunting name S-adenosyl-L-methionine (also known...
Word of the Day – Apr. 4 – Sylph
Noun: Sylph (SILF)
Definition:
1. An elemental being in the theory of Paracelsus that inhabits air.
2. A slender graceful woman or girl.
Sample sentence: The dancer...
Health Tip – Mar. 8 – Big Bellies Bad for Bones
Men’s big pot bellies are a known risk factor for heart disease, but a new study suggests that this extra tissue is also bad...
Word of the Day – Mar. 7 – Allusion
Noun: Allusion (uh-LOO-zhun)
Definition:
1. An implied or indirect reference especially in literature; also the use of such references.
2. The act of making an indirect reference to...
