Word of the Day – Jan. 10 – Apollonian
Adjective: Apollonian (ap-uh-LOH-nee-un)
Definition:
1. Of, relating to, or resembling the god Apollo
2. Harmonious, measured, ordered, or balanced in character
Sample sentence: His paintings exhibit a stately...
Health Tip – Jan. 9 – Green Tea and Prostate Cancer
Drinking six cups of green tea daily may slow the growth of prostate cancer. A study from UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, presented...
Word of the Day – Jan. 9 – Ramify
Verb: Ramify (RAM-uh-fye)
Definition:
1. To split up into branches or constituent parts.
2. To send forth branches or extensions.
3. To cause to branch.
Sample sentence: The church...
Health Tip – Jan. 8 – Menopause Rearranges Women’s Fat
Contrary to what many women believe, menopause doesn’t lead to weight gain. Instead, the drop in estrogen redirects the process of fat storage in...
Word of the Day – Jan. 8 – Quintessence
Noun: Quintessence (kwin-TESS-unss)
Definition:
1. The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
2. The most typical example or representative.
Sample sentence: Roasting marshmallows...
Word of the Day – Jan. 7 – Pedagogical
Adjective: Pedagogical (ped-uh-GAH-jih-kul)
Definition: Of, relating to, or befitting a teacher or education.
Sample sentence: New teachers will be evaluated on pedagogical skills such as lesson...
Health Tip – Jan. 7 – Blood Test For Breast Cancer?
New research suggests that blood tests for certain hormones might indicate a woman’s risk of breast cancer, and might be predictive for up to...
Congratulations Mary Jo! Thanks to All Party-Goers!
The "Two Tickets to Paradise Christmas Giveaway" was a great success! Mary Jo Cook is ecstatic! Everyone had fun at the party! Mama Russo's...
Word of the Day – Jan. 4 – Heliacal
Adjective: Heliacal (hih-LYE-uh-kul)
Definition: Relating to or near the sun — used especially of the last setting of a star before and its first rising...
Health Tip – Jan. 4 – New Year’s Resolution to Get Fit: Help With...
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