Health Tip – Sept. 27 – Unknown Secrets of the Cucumber
Cucumber benefits you in many ways as it contains most of the vitamins you need every day. Just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin...
Word of the Day – Sept. 26 – Baksheesh
Noun: Baksheesh (BAK-sheesh)
Definition: Payment (as a tip or bribe) to expedite service.
Sample sentence: "I’m sure the fact that we got seated so...
Health Tip – Sept. 26 – Carrot Juice Benefits: A Great Addition to Your...
Increasing your vitamin intake through dietary changes can be difficult for some of us on the go. There are some easy ways to fulfill...
Word of the Day – Sept. 23 – Doughty
Adjective: Doughty (DOW-tee)
Definition: Marked by fearless resolution : valiant
Sample sentence: When little Liza saw the neighborhood bullies picking on one of...
Health Tip – Sept. 23 – Corn Syrup vs. Sugar
You’ve likely seen the advertisements promoting the idea that corn syrup is the same as sugar. There is a difference - high fructose corn...
Word of the Day – Sept. 22 – Megrim
Noun: Megrim (MEE-grim)
Definition:
1. a. Migraine
b. dizziness or vertigo
2. a. Low spirits
b. Whim or fancy
Sample...
Health Tip – Sept. 22 – Fish Oil May Lessen Alcohol Cravings and Depression
Here's more evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may help lessen depression, at least in mice. And it may also reduce the creatures' alcohol cravings....
Word of the Day – Sept. 21 – Preprandial
Adjective: Preprandial (pree-PRAN-dee-ul)
Definition: Of, relating to, or suitable for the time just before dinner.
Sample sentence: Although dinner was served late,...
Health Tip – Sept. 21 – Things Your Dog Should Never Eat
Studies have shown that people with pets live longer and healthier lives. Make sure your dog lives a long and healthy life by not...
Word of the Day – Sept. 20 – Condone
Verb: Condone (kun-DOHN)
Definition: To regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable or harmless.
Sample sentence: The school handbook explicitly states...
