Word of the Day – June 13 – Benevolent
Adjective: Benevolent (buh-NEV-uh-lunt)
Definition:
1. Marked by or disposed to doing good; also, organized for the purpose of doing good.
2. Marked by or suggestive...
Health Tip – June 13 – Can Thyme Tame Acne?
New research suggests that a tincture made of thyme can outperform prescription creams at treating acne. Results presented at the Society for General Microbiology's...
Health Tip – June 12 – Fiber, Women and Cardiovascular Disease
While we know how diet affects the heart, here’s some good news for women: a study of the eating habits of more than 20,000...
Word of the Day – June 12 – Verjuice
Noun: Verjuice (ver-JOOSS)
Definition: The sour juice of crab apples or of unripe fruit; also, an acid liquor made from verjuice.
Sample sentence: Winter...
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...
Word of the Day – June 11 – Penchant
Noun: Penchant (PEN-chuhnt)
Definition: A liking or strong inclination for something.
Sample sentence: My dog has a penchant for chasing cats.
Health Tip – June 8 – Chemicals May Pose Diabetes Risk
Some chemicals may pose a diabetes risk. The chemicals in question are phthalates (pronounced THAL-ates), and they’re everywhere - in plastic toys, detergents, food...
Word of the Day – June 8 – Cognoscente
Noun: Cognoscente (kahn-yuh-SHEN-tee)
Definition: A person who has expert knowledge in a subject: connoisseur
Sample sentence: Derrick was a cognoscente of fine art and knew...
Word of the Day – June 7 – Halcyon
Adjective: Halcyon (HAL-see-un)
Definition:
1. Calm, peaceful
2. Happy, golden
3. Prosperous, affluent
Sample sentence: Although Grandma spoke longingly of the halcyon days of her childhood, Jamie suspected...
Health Tip – June 7 – Grapes For Your Heart
Can eating grapes mitigate the negative effects of a diet high in salt on blood pressure and, by extension, heart disease? Researchers at Michigan...
