Word of the Day – Nov. 7 – Archipelago
Noun: Archipelago (ahr-kuh-PEL-uh-goh)
Definition:
1. An expanse of water with many scattered islands.
2. A group of islands.
3. Something resembling an archipelago; especially, a group or scattering...
Health Tip – Nov. 7 – Probiotics in the News
Probiotics, including foods or supplements containing "friendly" bacteria that normally inhabit the digestive tract (usually Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium), may help prevent colds, a recent...
Word of the Day – Nov. 4 – Discriminate
Verb: Discriminate (diss-KRIM-uh-nayt)
Definition:
1 a. To see the special features of.
b. To perceive a difference in: differentiate.
2. To distinguish by discerning or exposing...
Health Tip – Nov. 4 – Canola Oil and Colon Cancer
Using canola oil for cooking might help protect against colon cancer, according to a new study. Researchers from South Dakota State University have reported...
Health Tip – Nov. 3 – Are You at Risk for Pink Eye?
If you have itchy, red eyes that seem worse than is typically experienced with seasonal allergies, you may have pink eye. Also known as...
Word of the Day – Nov. 3 – Patena
Noun: Patina (puh-TEE-nuh)
Definition:
1 a. A usually green film formed on copper and bronze by exposure to moist air and often valued aesthetically...
Word of the Day – Nov. 2 – Onomatopoeia
Noun: Onomatopoeia (ah-nuh-mah-tuh-PEE-uh)
1. The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (buzz, hiss)
2. The use...
Health Tip – Nov. 2 – Avoid Iodine Deficiency
Iodine, a non-metallic mineral, is required by humans in trace amounts for proper development and growth. An iodine deficiency leads to an enlarged thyroid...
Word of the Day – Nov. 1 – Cerulean
Adjective: Cerulean (suh-ROO-lee-un)
Definition: Resembling the blue of the sky
Sample sentence: The painting depicted a series of tall, verdant trees surrounding a cerulean...
Health Tip – Nov. 1 – “Heart Attack” Licorice
Consuming too much black licorice may cause abnormal heartbeats, or arrhythmias, particularly in older adults, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Black licorice...
