Health Tip – June 27 – Put Your Best Foot Forward
Walking is an ideal way to get daily exercise- it strengthens almost every major organ in the body, promotes bone density, and boosts the...
Word of the Day – June 27 – Desideratum
Noun: Desideratum (dih-sid-uh-RAH-tum)
Definition: Something desired as essential.
Sample sentence: For every unknown actor dying for a break, a speaking part in a major movie...
Health Tip – June 26 – SAMe for Better Moods, Less Pain
Looking for a quick mood booster and something to relieve pain? Consider SAMe. A naturally occurring molecule with the daunting name S-adenosyl-L-methionine (also known...
Word of the Day – June 26 – Borborygmus
Noun: Borborygmus (bor-buh-RIG-mus)
Definition: Intestinal rumbling caused by moving gas.
Sample sentence: The hall was very quiet as the test-takers concentrated on the task at...
Word of the Day – June 25 – Frolic
Verb: Frolic (FRAH-lik)
Definition:
1. To amuse oneself: make merry
2. To play and run around happily: romp
Sample sentence: It is delightful to watch children and...
Health Tip – June 25 – Holy Basil for Stress Relief
Holy basil or tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is a sacred plant in India. It is a relative of our culinary basil but has a stronger,...
Word of the Day – June 22 – Wetware
Noun: Wetware (WET-wair)
Definition: The human brain or a human being considered especially with respect to human logical and computational capabilities.
Sample sentence: With the...
Health Tip – June 22 – Copper Sink Fixtures Kill 95 Percent of Superbugs
Many people have long been concerned about the proliferation of antibacterial chemicals in our hand-soaps and household cleaning products - these accumulate in the...
Word of the Day – June 21 – Amative
Adjective: Amative (AM-uh-tiv)
Definition:
1. Strongly moved by love.
2. Indicative of love or relating to love.
Sample sentence: As she looked at her husband, Amy's...
Health Tip – June 21 – Berries For the Brain
Eating blueberries and strawberries regularly seems to help protect the brain from the effects of aging. This latest good news about the health benefits...
