Health Tip – Aug. 1 – Simple Ways to Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated is important - every organ, cell and tissue in your body depends on water for survival. Proper hydration also addresses a bevy...
Word of the Day – Aug. 1 – Vilipend
Verb: Vilipend (VIL-uh-pend)
Definition:
1. To hold or treat as of little worth or account
2. To express a low opinion of :disparage
Sample sentence: As a women's...
Word of the Day – July 31 – Gimbal
Noun: Gimbal (GHIM-bul)
Definition: A device that permits a body to incline freely in any direction or suspends it so that it will remain level...
Health Tip – July 31 – The Best Food for Healthy Hair
Whole foods rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and biotin help promote a healthy scalp and hair. Add these foods to your grocery...
Word of the Day – July 30 – Spoonerism
Noun: Spoonerism (SPOO-nuh-riz-um)
Definition: A transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words.
Sample sentence: People of all ages love the spoonerism version of...
Health Tip – July 30 – Golden Years Coming?
Women can do just fine in their 70s if they keep eating their fruits and vegetables and continue getting some daily exercise. New findings...
Health Tip – July 27 – Yogurt to Cure Bad Breath
Bad breath comes from a number of places, the two most common being the mouth and the stomach. The neutralizing powers of yogurt and...
Word of the Day – July 27 – Arbalest
Noun: Arbalest (AHR-buh-list)
Definition: A crossbow especially of medieval times.
Sample sentence: The destructive power of the arbalest was so greatly feared during the 1100's that...
Health Tip – July 26 – Duct Tape to Remove Warts
A group of doctors compared duct tape’s effectiveness with liquid nitrogen in removing warts. After two months of wearing duct tape on a daily...
Word of the Day – July 26 – Hypnagogic
Adjective: Hypnagogic ( hip-nuh-GAH-jik)
Definition: Of, relating to, or occurring in the period of drowsiness immediately preceding sleep.
Sample sentence: Those people who constantly play video...
