Word of the Day – Mar. 2 – Yuppify
Verb: Yuppify (YUP-uh-fye)
Definition: To make appealing to yuppies: also to infuse with the qualities or values of yuppies.
Sample sentence: While rent prices in...
Health Tip – Mar. 2 – Vision Loss: B Vitamins May Help
While there are a host of vision supplements on the market, the compounds now under investigation that have proven to protect against disease were...
Word of the Day – Mar. 1 – Abeyance
Noun: Abeyance (uh-BAY-unss)
Definition:
1. A lapse in succession during which there is no person in whom a title is vested.
2. Temporary inactivity: suspension.
Sample sentence:...
Health Tip – Mar. 1 – Fast Food Suggestions
Even if you are diligent about packing healthful foods when traveling, or finding restaurants with nutritious choices when eating out, there may be times...
Word of the Day – Feb. 29 – Bosky
Adjective: Bosky (BAH-skee)
Definition:
1. Having abundant trees or shrubs
2. Of or relating to a woods
Sample sentence: As we drove away from the city, apartment...
Health Tip – Feb. 29 – Vitamin D + Exercise = Fewer Falls.
Vitamin D + Exercise = Fewer Falls. That's the conclusion from a review of 54 studies that included data from more than 26,000 seniors....
Word of the Day – Feb. 28 – Livelong
Adjective: Livelong (LIV-lawng)
Definition: Whole: Entire
Sample Sentence: They worked hard all the livelong day and finally fell into their beds, exhausted and well...
Health Tip – Feb. 28 – Slow Carbs Limit Inflammation
Slowly digested, high-fiber carbohydrate foods such as whole grains, lentils, pinto beans, and kidney beans, can help reduce levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a...
Word of the Day – Feb. 27 – Viva Voce
Adverb: Viva Voce (vye-vuh-VOH-see)
Definition: By word of mouth: orally.
Sample sentence: According to the town's bylaws, members of the town council must vote viva...
Health Tip – Feb. 27 – Overeating In Your Sleep?
Night eating syndrome (NES) is a combination diagnosis of a sleeping disorder and an eating disorder. It is characterized by eating a variety of...
