Health Tip – Jan. 31 – 10 Things to Have in Your Car in...
Winter is tough on vehicles and travel. Snow, cold temperatures, ice, slush and salt play havoc on a vehicle and our driving. The odds...
Health Tip – Jan. 30 – Is It Asthma? Or Are You Too Heavy?
Obesity is considered a risk factor for asthma, but a new study suggests that wheezing and shortness of breath may be nothing more than...
Word of the Day – Jan. 30 – Mentor
Noun: Mentor (MEN-tor)
Definition:
1. A trusted counselor or guide.
2. A coach or tutor.
Sample sentence: The young man regarded the professor not only as a mentor,...
Word of the Day – Jan. 29 – Fanfaronade
Noun: Fanfaronade (fan-fair-uh-NAYD)
Definition: Empty boasting: bluster.
Sample sentence: Having grown weary of the former governor's fanfaronade and lack of concrete action, voters sent a clear...
Health Tip – Jan. 29 – Five Signs of Colon Cancer
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is now the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American adults. When treated at an early...
Health Tip – Jan. 28 – Exercise to Ward Off Dementia
As little as 30 minutes of exercise three times a week may cut the risk of dementia in seniors by 40 percent. This physical...
Word of the Day – Jan. 28 – Preen
Verb: Preen (PREEN)
Definition:
1. To groom with the bill.
2. To dress or smooth up: primp
3. To pride or congratulate oneself on an achievement: to behave...
Word of the Day – Jan. 25 – Euchre
Verb: Euchre (YOO-ker)
Definition:
1. To prevent from winning three tricks in the card game euchre.
2. To cheat or trick.
Sample sentence: The car salesman had a...
Health Tip – Jan. 25 – Healthy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Thanks to the iron and protein from the beef, lycopene from the tomato sauce and energy-producing carbs from the pasta, spaghetti and meatballs can...
Health Tip – Jan. 24 – Low Calorie, Non-Fat Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
You won’t believe this is low calorie once you have tasted the strawberry banana recipe for a refreshing day. Sometimes simple smoothies are the...
