Word of the Day – Feb. 10 – Ludic
Adjective: Ludic (LOO-dik)
Definition: Of, relating to, or characterized by play: playful.
Sample sentence: The members of the acting troupe had become well-known for...
Health Tip – Feb. 10 – Stress, Sleep and Your Weight
Attempting to lose weight may be more complex than eating less and exercising more. A new study from Oregon found that some participants who...
Word of the Day – Feb. 9 – Adulation
Noun: Adulation (aj-uh-LAY-shun)
Definition: Excessive or slavish admiration or flattery.
Sample sentence: The star was somewhat embarrassed by the adulation of his teenage fans.
Health Tip – Feb. 9 – Age No Barrier to Muscle Building
Here's the bad news: a couch potato lifestyle can mean losing up to 0.4 pounds of muscle per year once you reach age 50...
Word of the Day – Feb. 8 – Prescind
Verb: Prescind (prih-SIND)
Definition: To withdraw one's attention.
Sample sentence: If we prescind from the main issue for a moment, there is much to be...
Health Tip – Feb. 8 – Dogs: Live-In Personal Trainers
A study from Michigan State University showed that most pet owners who take their companion animals for regular walks meet federal criteria for moderate...
Word of the Day – Feb. 7 – Cacography
Noun: Cacography (ka-KAH-gruh-fee)
Definition:
1. Bad spelling
2. Bad handwriting
Sample sentence: The letter was marred by cacography and poor punctuation, among other flaws.
Health Tip – Feb. 7 – Running Over 60: Big Plus, Few Minuses
If you’re a runner pushing 60, there’s mostly good news from a new study comparing 51 strong runners ranging in age from 18 to...
Health Tip – Feb. 6 – Starch and Breast Cancer Recurrance
Too many starchy carbs seem to be associated with breast cancer recurrence. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego divided 2,651 breast cancer...
Word of the Day – Feb. 6 – Propinquity
Noun: Propinquity (pruh-PING-kwuh-tee)
Definition:
1. Nearness of blood: kinship
2. Nearness in place or time: proximity
Sample sentence: Many of the retirement community's residents cite the...
