Word of the Day – Jan. 17 – Imperturbable
Adjective: Imperturbable (im-per-TER-buh-bul)
Definition: Marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness: serene.
Sample sentence: The imperturbable pilot did not panic when her plane flew into an...
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 – Jan. 16 – Hypnosis For Hot Flashes
Here’s an interesting option for women suffering from hot flashes: hypnosis may reduce the frequency of uncomfortable waves of heat by as much as...
Health Tip – Jan. 15 – Junk Food and Your Heart
It has been suggested that a single junk food meal can negatively affect arteries, specifically the vascular endothelium, the inner lining of blood vessels....
Word of the Day – Jan. 15 – Kanban
Noun: Kanban (KAHN-bahn)
Definition: A manufacturing strategy wherein parts are produced or delivered only as needed.
Sample sentence: In order to stay competitive, the company needs...
Word of the Day – Jan. 14 – Abhor
Verb: Abhor (ub-HOR)
Definition: To regard with extreme repugnance: loathe.
Sample sentence: She is a strict vegetarian who has come to abhor the thought of the...
Health Tip – Jan. 14 – Dental Health and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, which most commonly affects men and women over age 45, is characterized by a loss of bone density. According to the American Academy...
Health Tip – Jan. 11 – Not All Lip Balms Are Created Equal
With the low temperatures, you'll probably be turning to lip balm to protect your lips. Before you apply any of it, check the ingredient...
Word of the Day – Jan. 11 – Realia
Noun: Realia (ree-AL-ee-uh)
Definition: Objects or activities used to relate classroom teaching to the real life especially of people studied.
Sample sentence: Among the realia used for...
Health Tip – Jan. 10 – Carbohydrates: Bad for the Aging Brain
If you want to keep your wits about you as you get older, watch your carb consumption. A new study from the Mayo Clinic...
