Word of the Day – June 20 – Facilitate
Verb: Facilitate (uh-SIL-uh-tayt)
Definition: To make easier: help bring about.
Sample sentence: The entrance to Tanya's apartment building comes with a ramp and an automatic...
Health Tip – June 20 – Pistachios for the Gut?
We know that pistachios contain heart-healthy fat, and overall, have a very good nutritional profile - one ounce (about 47 nuts) provides more fiber...
Word of the Day – June 19 – Abbozzo
Noun: Abbozzo (ah-BOH-zoh)
Definition: A rough, preliminary sketch.
Sample sentence: It is difficult to imagine how the beautiful sculpture was once only an abbozzo on a...
Health Tip – June 19 – Soy Protein for Fatty Liver
Fatty liver disease, the detrimental build-up of fat in liver cells, affects almost one third of Americans, and is often linked with obesity and...
Word of the Day – June 18 – Divertissement
Noun: Divertissement (dih-VER-tiss-munt)
Definition:
1. A dance sequence or short ballet usually used as an interlude.
2. An instrumental chamber work in several movements usually...
Health Tip – June 18 – Computer Plus Exercise Equals Less Memory Loss
The latest word on protecting against memory loss as you get older comes from a Mayo Clinic study that identifies computer use plus moderate...
Word of the Day – June 15 – Exigent
Adjective: Exigent (EK-suh-junt)
Definition:
1. Requiring immediate aid or action.
2. Requiring or calling for much: demanding.
Sample sentence: The computer technician complained that customers' requests were...
Health Tip – June 15 – Heading Off Hot Flashes
Two new studies have zeroed in on lifestyle strategies for dealing with hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. The first, from Finland, found that...
Word of the Day – June 14 – Sequestration
Noun: Sequestration (see-kwah-STRAY-shun)
Definition:
1. The act of sequestering, as with a jury.
2. A legal writ authorizing a sheriff or commissioner to take into custody the...
Health Tip – June 14 – Nuts for Diabetes and Heart Disease
If you don’t go overboard, munching on nuts daily can help lower your risks of developing metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and heart disease....
