Word of the Day – Aug. 8 – Oriflamme
Noun: Oriflamme (OR-uh-flam)
Definition: A banner, symbol, or ideal inspiring devotion or courage.
Sample sentence: For many Americans, the photograph of the Iwo Jima flag raising...
Health Tip – Aug. 8 – Experimenting With Supplements?
Wondering which supplements to take? The fact is, there is no one right solution. A core regimen consisting of a daily multivitamin, a high...
Health Tip – Aug. 7 – Excessive Sweating??
Sweating is a necessary part of how the body works: it is a normal reaction to your body needing to cool down after it...
Word of the Day – Aug. 7 – Affront
Verb: Affront (uh-FRUNT)
Definition:
1. To insult especially to the face by behavior or language.
2. To cause offense to.
3. To face in defiance: confront.
4. To appear...
Word of the Day – Aug. 6 – Wiseacre
Noun: Wiseacre (WYZE-ay-ker)
Definition: One who pretends to knowledge or cleverness; especially a smart aleck.
Sample sentence: A wiseacre in the audience began heckling the young...
Health Tip – Aug. 6 – More Popcorn, Please!
Popcorn’s reputation as a healthy snack got a big boost recently. Researchers at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania found that this favorite movie...
Word of the Day – Aug. 3 – Mettlesome
Adjective: Mettlesome (MET-ul-sum)
Definition: Full of vigor and stamina: spirited
Sample sentence: The mettlesome bronco kicked and bucked, but the rider kept her balance and rode...
Health Tip – Aug. 3 – Healthy Snacking
Healthy snacking doesn't mean depriving your taste buds. Try these palate-pleasing snack ideas that are healthful and delicious - and won't wreak havoc on...
Word of the Day – Aug. 2 – Cerebrate
Verb: Cerebrate (SAIR-uh-brayt)
Definition: To use the mind: think
Sample sentence: Jane is apt to cerebrate at length before making even minor decisions.
Health Tip – Aug. 2 – Bananas Are Better Than Sports Drinks
If you want a better nutritional boost while exercising, go bananas. New findings from Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Lab in North Carolina show...
