Word of the Day – Oct. 31 – Phantasm
Noun: Phantasm (FAN-taz-um)
Definition:
1. A product of fantasy.
2. A delusive appearance or illusion.
3. A ghost or specter.
4. A figment of the imagination.
5. A mental representation...
Health Tip – Oct. 31 – A Healthy and Safe Halloween
It is possible for everyone to enjoy a healthy and safe Halloween. Here are a few tips to help:
1. A good meal prior to...
Word of the Day – Oct. 30 – Dissociate
Verb: Dissociate (dih-SOH-shee-ayt)
Definition: Disconnect, disunite
Sample sentence: Although both politicians are members of the same party, the Senator is trying to dissociate herself from the...
Health Tip – Oct. 29 – Niacin and Super Bugs
There is a potential new role for vitamin B3 or niacin: high doses can help boost the power of immune cells to kill antibiotic...
Word of the Day – Oct. 29 – Malison
Noun: Malison (MAL-uh-sun)
Definition: Curse, malediction
Sample sentence: When I see him again he shall have the rough side of my tongue and my malison besides.
Word of the Day – Oct. 26 – Smashmouth
Adjective: Smashmouth (SMASH-mouth)
Definition: Characterized by brute force without finesse
Sample sentence: Monday night's game, between two teams known for their hard-hitting, aggressive styles, promises to...
Health Tip – Oct. 26 – The Benefits of Olives
Olives are among the oldest cultivated foods known - they were planted and harvested in Crete some seven thousand years ago. While olives have...
Health Tip – Oct. 25 – Less Exercise Better For Weightloss
A new study from Denmark suggests that running, biking or rowing for 30 minutes daily when you’re trying to lose weight helps pare off...
Word of the Day – Oct. 25 – Garniture
Noun: Garniture (GAHR-nih-cher)
Definition:
1. Embellishment, trimming
2. A set of decorative objects (as vases, urns, or clocks)
Sample sentence: The master bedroom in the old manor was...
Health Tip – Oct. 24 – Echinacea for Colds
When you feel a cold coming on, reach for echinacea (Echinacea purpurea or Echinacea augustofolia). Its antibiotic and antiviral properties make this native American...
