Health Tip – May 23 – Four Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a culinary spice, a major ingredient in Indian curries, and the source of American mustard's bright yellow color. Used as...
Word of the Day – May 22 – Proficient
Adjective: Proficient (pruh-FISH-unt)
Definition: Well advanced in an art, occupation, or branch of knowledge.
Sample sentence: When he attended an outdoor adventure camp, Mark became...
Health Tip – May 22 – Meditate for a Swifter Brain
The benefits of regular meditation are well known - the relaxation response it engenders can result in lower blood pressure, decreased heart and respiratory...
Word of the Day – May 21 – Boniface
Noun: Boniface (BAH-nuh-fuss)
Definition: The proprietor of a hotel, nightclub, or restaurant.
Sample sentence: Jon's retirement will be celebrated, but it also means that for...
Health Tip – May 21 – Half of Overweight Teens Have Heart Risk
Half the nation's overweight teens have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels that put them at risk for future heart attacks and...
Word of the Day – May 18 – Gazette
Noun: Gazette (guh-ZET)
Definition:
1. A newspaper
2. An official journal
3. An announcement in an official gazette
Sample sentence: I asked my brother to pick up...
Health Tip – May 18 – Folic Acid May Tone Down Allergy Symptoms
The higher your blood levels of folic acid, the less chance you may have of developing allergies or asthma. While that conclusion needs to...
Word of the Day – May 17 – Maffick
Verb: Maffick (MAF-ik)
Definition: To celebrate with boisterous rejoicing and hilarious behavior.
Sample sentence: It is not unusual for fans to maffick for hours outside...
Health Tip – May 17 – Fresh Foods Can Lower BPA Levels
The chemical BPA (bisphenol A) is in plastic food storage containers, the liners of metal food cans, water bottles and toys. Exposure has been...
Health Tip – May 16 – Remedy for Sedentary Desk Jobs
If you’re overweight and spend your day at a desk job, you’re at increased risk for diabetes - but you may be able to...
