Word of the Day – Dec. 27 – Glogg
Noun: Glogg (GLUG)
Definition: Hot, spiced wine and liquor punch served in Scandinavian countries as a Christmas drink
Sample sentence: The Christmas Eve family gathering would...
Health Tip – Dec. 27 – Are You At Risk For Psoriasis?
Symptoms of psoriasis - a common, chronic condition in which the skin develops red, itchy patches and thick, silvery scales - can range from...
Health Tip – Dec. 26 – Is The “Five Second Rule” Really Ok?
The five-second rule - that it's fine to eat what's been dropped on the floor within five seconds - has been around a long...
Word of the Day – Dec. 26 – Debilitate
Verb: Debilitate (dih-BIL-uh-tayt)
Definition: To impair the strength of.
Sample sentence: People need to be aware that the flu can debilitate them enough to leave them...
Wishing You a Warm and Blessed Christmas
Christmas Day has dawned. The family has gathered, there are presents under the tree. The air is filled with the excitement of the children...
Health Tip – Dec. 24 – Exercise Intensity Cuts Heart Disease Risk
You can walk for an hour a day, but that won’t necessarily affect your risk of heart disease or stroke. But walking fast or...
Word of the Day – Dec. 21 – Lagniappe
Noun: Lagniappe (LAN-yap)
Definition: A small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase. Broadly: something given or obtained gratuitously...
Health Tip – Dec. 21 – Happy Visiting
Remember that the homes you visit may not be childproofed. Keep an eye out for danger spots like unlocked cabinets, unattended purses, accessible cleaning...
Health Tip – Dec. 20 – Vitamin C May Fight Osteoporosis
New research from New York’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine has found that high doses of vitamin C can help build bones, preventing osteoporosis,...
Word of the Day – Dec. 20 – Algid
Adjective: Algid (L-jid)
Definition: Cold.
Sample sentence: I know it is good to keep my face covered when I go out on winter mornings, with air...
