Word of the Day – Feb. 3 – Gam
Verb: Gam (GAM)
Definition:
1. To have a visit or a friendly conversation with.
2. To spend or pass (as time) talking.
Sample sentence: The long...
Health Tip – Feb. 3 – Laryngitis Remedies
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx - your "voice box." If you have laryngitis, you have lost your voice. It can result from a...
Word of the Day – Feb. 2 – Stiction
Noun: Stiction (STIK-shun)
Definition: The force required to cause one body in contact with another to begin to move.
Sample sentence: Tire quality can affect...
Health Tip – Feb. 2 – Mindful Eating to Fight Fat
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, suggests that mindful eating plus stress reduction can prevent weight gain. In fact, the...
Health Tip – Jan. 31 – Music, Theater, Art and Good Health
If you're a culture vulture - if you paint, dance, play the guitar (or another musical instrument) and appreciate the arts - a Norwegian...
Health Tip – Jan. 30 – The Meaning of Senior Moments
Does losing your train of thought or the inability to come up with the right word mean more than just a passing "senior moment"?...
Health Tip – Jan. 27 – Slow Breathing Beats Pain
Slow breathing can beat pain. This strategy worked among women who paced their breathing at half the normal rate - they were able to...
Health Tip – Jan. 26 – Bogus Drugs Online
The worldwide market for counterfeit drugs sold online is projected to reach $75 billion this year, a 92 percent increase over the past five...
Health Tip – Jan. 25 – Grazing For Energy
A large meal can trigger your body to release more insulin, causing blood sugar (glucose) levels to drop and leaving you in a fatigue-inducing...
Health Tip – Jan. 24 – Natural Ways to Treat Depression
In addition to seeing a therapist and following your doctor's recommendations, there are some natural ways to treat depression.
For rapid benefits in...
