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Word of the Day – June 1 – Space Cadet

Noun: Space Cadet (SPAYSS-kuh-DET) Definition: A flaky, lightheaded, or forgetful person. Sample sentence: A well-worded e-mail that recaps your main points can remind your colleagues...
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Health Tip – Mar. 8 – Rice and Whole Grains for Health

Rice and whole grains are healthful sources of carbohydrates, providing you choose the right ones. Try adding the following varieties to your table -...
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Health Tip – Mar. 5 – Yerba Mate Tea for Stronger Bones

Yerba Maté tea is made from the dried leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, an evergreen shrub that grows in Central and South America. This Latin...

Word of the Day – Aug. 4 – Irrefragable

Adjective: Irrefragable (ih-REF-ruh-guh-bul) Definition: Impossible to refute or impossible to break or alter. Sample sentence: In his opening statement, the prosecutor told the...
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Health Tip – Mar. 21 – Fingernail Care Do’s and Don’ts

Take a close look at your fingernails. Are they strong and healthy looking? Or do you see ridges, dents, or areas of unusual color...
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Health Tip – Sept. 5 – Have Your Heating System Checked

This is the perfect time to have your heating systems checked and cleaned. The service person can check for leaks and clean out mold...
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Health Tip – Nov. 2 – Avoid Iodine Deficiency

Iodine, a non-metallic mineral, is required by humans in trace amounts for proper development and growth. An iodine deficiency leads to an enlarged thyroid...
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Word of the Day – Sept. 18 – Wend

Verb: Wend  (WEND) Definition: To direct one's course: travel, proceed Sample sentence: The hikers decided to wend through the forest trails on the beautiful summer day.    
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Health Tip – May 24 – Do You Need a Colonoscopy?

Despite being one of the most preventable and curable cancers, over 140,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed and over 50,000 people die...
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Health Tip – June 11 – Broccoli and Bok Choy May Help Protect Against...

The health benefits of cruciferous vegetables - broccoli, cauliflower, green cabbage, kale and collard greens - are well known: these foods are rich in...