by Merriam -Webster Dictionary Sarcasm: a keen or bitter taunt : a cutting gibe or rebuke often delivered in a tone of contempt or disgust Sarcasm, that verbal flourish beloved by supercilious people the world over, has the sort of origin that makes other words jealous. It is descended ultimately from the ancient Greek …
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A Little Fresh Air (Scientifically) Good For You
by Yasmin Rufo BBC News If you’ve ever felt calmer after a walk in the park or a stroll through the woods, it’s not your imagination – it’s biology. Spending just 20 minutes in nature can trigger measurable changes inside your body, from lowering stress hormones, to easing blood pressure and even improving …
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How Drinking More Water Improves Health
by Dictionary Scoop Drinking enough water every day is crucial, and as time goes by it becomes even more important. Adults over the age of 60, for example, are at increased risk of dehydration due to natural drops in thirst levels and changes in body composition. While everyone’s hydration requirements differ depending on …
Are You Hungry For Spiritual Things?
by Kevin Burton One of the top motivational tools of weight loss is the before and after picture. You’ve seen plenty of those I’m sure. Those pictures, which are worth a thousand words, say, “You can do it!” Now this is ridiculous, but what if we could show a picture of your …
Counting Calories Is Harder Than You Thought
by Kevin Burton Dieting is tough enough. But did you know that calorie counts on food labels can be wildly inaccurate? It is permissible for those counts to be up to 20 percent off under Food and Drug Administration guidelines, according to insider.com. “That means for example, that a serving of Greek …
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