Health Tip – July 4 – Fireworks – Prepare Before You Pop!
With the fabulous summer celebration of the 4th of July comes Americans all over with high hopes for a gorgeous summer day of barbecuing,...
Word of the Day – July 4 – Grandiose
Adjective: Grandiose (grand-dee-OSS)
Definition:
1. Characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration.
2. Impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur.
Sample...
Health Tip – July 3 – A Clear Reason to Eat Fruit
Want to eat more fruit and vegetables? Of course you do! Upping your produce intake is one of the surest paths to better health,...
Word of the Day – July 3 – Pandect
Noun: Pandect (PAN-dekt)
Definition:
1. A complete code of the laws of a country or system of law.
2. A treatise covering an entire subject.
Sample sentence:...
Word of the Day – July 2 – Slimsy
Adjective: Slimsy (SLIM-zee)
Definition: Flimsy or frail
Sample sentence: When he asked if she needed a rest, stubbornness caused her to refuse because she didn't...
Health Tip – July 2 – Pale? You May Need More Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency is common in the developed world, and according to at least one study, people with very pale skin are most likely...
Word of the Day – June 29 – Quiddity
Noun: Quiddity (KWID-uh-tee)
Definition:
1. Whatever makes something the type that it is: essence.
2. A trifling point: quibble.
3. An unusual personal opinion or habit:...
Health Tip – June 29 – Cooking Boosts Vegetables Antioxidants
The way you prepare and cook vegetables can influence the amount of antioxidants available to you at mealtime. The healthiest methods overall appear to...
Word of the Day – June 28 – Oxymoron
Noun: Oxymoron (ox-ee-MORE-on)
Definition: A phrase in which two words of contradictory meaning are used together for special effect, for example, “wise fool” or “to...
Health Tip – June 28 – Don’t Eat Before Bed
You may remember being warned not to eat just before you swim. But what about not eating just before bed? If you have ever...
