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Word of the Day – Dec. 26 – Intrepid

Adjective: Intrepid (in-TREP-id) Definition: Characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance. Sample sentence: She was an intrepid child, always coming home with scrapes and bruises,...
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Health Tip – Dec. 26 – Fighting Migraines with Exercise

Exercise can bring on severe headaches in some individuals who suffer from migraines, but a new study from Sweden suggests that for many, exercise...
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Word of the Day – Dec. 23 – Perquisite

Noun: Perquisite (PER-kwuh-zut) Definition: 1. A privilege or profit made in addition to regular pay 2. A gratuity or tip 3. Something held or claimed as...
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Health Tip – Dec. 23 – Feeling Dizzy?

If you often feel dizzy or faint after standing up, consider having your blood pressure checked. Low blood pressure (hypotension) is often due to...
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Word of the Day – Dec. 22 – Raillery

Noun: Raillery (RAIL-uh-ree) Definition: 1. Good-natured ridicule: banter 2. Jest Sample sentence: New workers at the plant can expect to endure some raillery and joshing from the...
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Health Tip – Dec. 22 – Religion and Mental Health

If attending religious services is part of your regular routine, you may be getting more out of your ritual than you think. A new...
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Word of the Day – Dec. 21 – Wreak

Verb: Wreak (REEK) Definition: 1. To cause the infliction of (vengeance or punishment) 2. To give free play or course to (malevolent feeling) 3. Bring about, cause Sample...
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Health Tip – Dec. 21 – Stress Relief – Flower Remedies

Stress can negatively impact your physical health, mood and social interactions. One way to help address the symptoms of stress is with passion flower...
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Word of the Day – Dec. 20 – Subterfuge

Noun: Subterfuge (SUB-ter-fyooj) Definition: 1. Deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade. 2. A deceptive device or stratagem. Sample sentence: They obtained...
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Health Tip – Dec. 20 – Hints for the Heart: Easy Changes to Lower...

Giving up sweetened sodas might be a simple and inexpensive way to lower women’s risk of heart disease. Results of a study presented at...