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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...