Word of the Day – Jan. 24 – Inchmeal
Adverb: Inchmeal (INCH-meel)
Definition: Little-by-little, gradually
Sample sentence: The fog that had been concentrated over the valley dissipated inchmeal, revealing a quiet busyness in the small...
Health Tip – Jan. 23 – Low Sodium Pico de Gallo
If you love pico de gallo, but you need to keep your sodium levels down, don't fret. Skip the deli where they add too...
Word of the Day – Jan. 23 – Zarzuela
Noun: Zarzuela (zahr-ZWAY-luh)
Definition: A usually comic Spanish operetta.
Sample sentence: One of the highlights of my trip to Mexico was seeing a zarzuela in a...
Health Tip – Jan. 22 – Make a Healthier Snack
Many of us love those tortilla chips and salsa for a snack, but not the calories and fat contained mainly in the chips. Here's...
Word of the Day – Jan. 22 – Traduce
Verb: Traduce (truh-DOOSS)
Definition:
1. To expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation.
2. Violate: betray
Sample sentence: At the apex of the journalist's...
Health Tip – Jan. 21 – Exercise to Reduce Arthritic Knee Pain
The most effective therapies for relieving the pain of arthritis in the knee are aerobic exercise, swimming and strength training. A newly published review...
Word of the Day – Jan. 21 – Vernissage
Noun: Vernissage (vair-nih-SAHZH)
Definition: A private showing or preview of an art exhibition.
Sample sentence: Before the art auction, there will be a vernissage during which...
Health Tip – Jan. 18 – Don’t Ignore Those Mid-day Munchies
It’s 2 p.m. and you’re hungry, again. Skip the vending machine and reach for a tasty, nutritious snack that won’t sabotage your stay-slim plans.
Try...
Word of the Day – Jan. 18 – Buttonhole
Verb: Buttonhole (BUT-un-hohl)
Definition: To detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of.
Sample sentence: I'm sorry I'm late,...
Health Tip – Jan. 17 – The Benefits of Laughter
Laughter may very well be the best medicine; it increases oxygen to the brain, stimulates organ systems, decreases muscle tension, cools down your body’s...
