Word of the Day – Feb. 22 – Intemperate
Adjective: Intemperate (in-TEM-puh-rut)Definition:1. Not moderate or mild: severe2. Lacking or showing lack of restraint3. Given to excessive use of alcoholic beveragesSample sentence: The journalist...
Health Tip – Feb. 21 – Cell Phone Addiction
Could you be addicted to your cell phone? A team of addiction researchers thinks so. The investigators linked the near constant use of cell...
Word of the Day – Feb. 21 – Trousseau
Noun: Trousseau (TROO-soh)Definition: The personal possessions of a bride usually including clothes, accessories, and household linens and wares.Sample sentence: I am fortunate to be...
Health Tip – Feb. 20 – 6,000 Steps to Good Health
Do you know how many steps you take each day? A typical adult female takes about 5,117, which is just about a two to...
Word of the Day – Feb. 20 – Espouse
Verb: Espouse (ih-SPOWZ)Definition:1. Marry2. To take up and support as a cause: become attached toSample sentence: John made the decision to espouse Loretta, despite...
Health Tip – Feb. 19 – Relax to Reduce Hot Flashes
Menopausal woman may be able to cut their hot flashes in half simply by learning to relax. A Swedish study reported the effects of...
Word of the Day – Feb. 19 – Clamant
Adjective: Clamant (KLAY-munt)Definition:1. Clamorous, blatant2. Demanding attention: urgentSample sentence: Clamant students gathered outside the college president's office, protesting the denial of tenure for a...
Health Tip – Feb. 18 – Neck Pain? Try Yoga
Iyengar yoga has been proven to help ease back pain, and researchers in Germany and Austria recently investigated whether it could also help patients...
Word of the Day – Feb. 18 – Portend
Verb: Portend (por-TEND)Definition:1. To give an omen or anticipatory sign of2. Indicate, signifySample sentence: Some people believe a black cat can portend impending danger.
Word of the Day – Feb. 15 – Froufrou
Noun: Froufrou (FROO-froo)Definition:1. A rustling especially of a woman's skirt.2. Showy or frilly ornamentation.Sample sentence: Styled in the manner of a Victorian mansion, the...
