Word of the Day – Feb. 24 – Henchman
Noun: Henchman (HENCH-mun)
Definition:
1. A trusted follower: a right-hand man.
2. A political follower whose support is chiefly for personal advantage.
3. A member of a...
Health Tip – Feb. 24 – Dog Therapy
Have you met your doctor's dog? An increasing number of physicians are taking their pooches to work on a daily basis, a trend that...
Word of the Day – Feb. 23 – Exegesis
Noun: Exegesis (ek-suh-JEE-sis)
Definition: Exposition, explanation, especially an explanation or critical interpretation of a text.
Sample sentence: For his senior thesis, John wrote an exegesis...
Health Tip – Feb. 23 – Worried About Rosacea?
Rosacea - a chronic and persistent condition in which a person’s cheeks, nose, chin, eyelids or forehead become inflamed and red – tends to...
Word of the Day – Feb. 22 – Abjure
Verb: Abjure (ab-JOOR)
Definition:
1. a: To renounce upon oath
b: To reject solemnly
2. To abstain from: avoid.
Sample sentence: I do everything...
Health Tip – Feb. 22 – Active Kids Get Better Grades
Any kind of physical activity seems to boost kids’ school performance, according to a recently published international analysis. Researchers reviewed 14 studies that compared...
Word of the Day – Feb. 21 – Copious
Adjective: Copious (KOH-pee-us)
Definition:
1. a: Yielding something abundantly.
b: Plentiful in number.
2. Full of thought, information or matter.
3. Lavish, abundant.
Sample sentence:...
Health Tip – Feb. 21 – Fruits and Vegetables for a Healthy Tan
Research from England suggests that the safest route to a golden glow is eating lots of fruits and vegetables. What's more, the tan you...
Word of the Day – Feb. 20 – Duende
Noun: Duende (doo-En-day)
Definition: The power to attract through personal magnetism and charm.
Sample sentence: The magician was not only a talented illusionist, he also...
Health Tip – Feb. 20 – Why You Should Check Your Blood Pressure At...
Monitoring blood pressure at home can help keep it from rising and may help reduce the need for medication. A recently published analysis of...
