Health Tip – July 26 – Love Lavender
To ease stress and prepare for bed, soak in a hot bath spiked with a few drops of lavender essential oil. Play soothing music...
Health Tip – July 25 – Eat Bananas
People whose diets are rich in potassium may be less prone to high blood pressure. Besides reducing sodium and taking other heart-healthy steps, eat...
Word of the Day – July 25 – Umbrage
Noun: Umbrage (UM-brij)
Definition:
1. Shade, shadow.
2. Vague suggestion or hint.
3. A reason for doubt.
4. A feeling of resentment at some often fancied slight or...
Health Tip – July 24 – Benefit from Bilberry
Studies are mixed, but some have found that bilberry, a relative of the blueberry, may improve night vision. During World War II, fighter pilots...
Health Tip – July 23 – Go Fish
If you suffer from dry eyes, up your seafood intake. Salmon, sardines, and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids, which the body uses to produce...
Word of the Day – July 23 – Irascible
Adjective: Irascible (ir-RASS-uh-bul)
Definition: Marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger.
Sample sentence: That tidy little house belongs to an irascible old crank who...
Health Tip – July 22 – Pop a Probiotic
To keep yeast infections at bay, head for the vitamin aisle. Supplementing with "good" bacteria (for example, Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium) may help restore the...
Word of the Day – July 22 – Chicanery
Noun: Chicanery (shih-KAY-nuh-ree)
Definition:
1. Deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry: trickery
2. A piece of sharp practice, as at law: trick
Sample sentence: The mayor's spokeswoman...
Word of the Day – Mar. 15 – Aphorism
Noun: Aphorism (A-fuh-riz-um)
Definition:
1. A concise statement of a principle.
2. A terse formulation of a truth or sentiment: adage.
Sample sentence: When decorating, remember the familiar...
Word of the Day – Mar. 14 – Gnomic
Adjective: Gnomic (NOH-mik)
Definition:
1. Characterized by aphorism.
2. Given to the composition of aphoristic writing.
Sample sentence: Some critics have praised the young artist's gnomic utterances, while...
