INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You need to be as healthy as possible going into the surgery. This includes even minor illnesses like a cold or the flu. If you have a fever, coughing, or a stuffy nose before surgery, tell your doctor so she can evaluate if you are healthy enough for the procedure. During the two weeks before your surgery, avoid spending time with people who have the flu or a cold. Wash your hands frequently, especially after shaking hands with people, being in public, or before preparing food. If it is cold or flu season, ask your doctor if you should avoid crowds of people and public transportation. Avoiding crowds may help you reduce your chances of getting exposed to something. . If you smoke, you will need to stop at least two weeks before the procedure. Not only does smoking damage your heart, but it can complicate your surgery. It may cause: Blood clots Breathing difficulties A bacterial infection in your mouth can increase the risk that you could have bacteria in your blood which might cause an infection. Tell your doctor: What procedures you have scheduled When they are scheduled Why you need the procedures. Your doctor may have advice about when to get the procedures done. If you are having elective valve surgery, you should have most elective dental work done before surgery. If you will have major dental surgery, you will usually have to take antibiotics with the dental procedure. . It is natural to be worried about undergoing heart surgery; however, the physiological changes that your body goes through when under stress are also an additional burden to your heart. You can ease your stress by: Talking to your doctor to learn as much as you can about the procedure you will have. Successful heart surgeries are performed every day. You may find it reassuring to research the success rates. Contact your hospital to ask if they have information on your particular procedure, such as how long it is expected to take, how long you will be in the hospital, and the mortality rate or likelihood of complications. Ask your doctor what will happen if you don't get the surgery. Use relaxation techniques. These methods can help you to control your emotions and reduce stress. You can try deep breathing exercises, meditation, visualizing calming images, and progressively tensing and relaxing the different muscle groups throughout your body. Consult your doctor before starting any new physical activities to make sure your doctor feels that it will be safe for you. Depending on your condition, this could include even mild forms of exercise such as taking walks or doing yoga.

SUMMARY: Avoid exposure to illnesses. Quit smoking Tell your doctor about any dental work you need to have. Manage stress

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The number of reality TV shows out there seems to be growing like wildfire. Find a handful that intrigue you, or else you'll be spending weeks trying to figure out how and where to get on TV and get nothing else done. Which ones might be the easiest? Which ones the hardest? Which ones are in your area? Make a list of the shows you want to be on and prioritize them. The ones you really want to be on should be the ones you spend more time on. As you get further and further down the list, spend less and less time. If you live in a big area, it's possible the show may come to you. Some TV shows tour the country they're based in looking for potential talent. Even if you don't live in that city, consider making a trip of it. It definitely sets the groundwork for a unique vacation. Make a calendar of all the casting calls you're considering. This way you have all your options splayed out in front of you in the order that they're going to happen. It'll help you know where to invest your time, too. If you do find a casting call you want to attend, you'll probably have to sign up. They have a finite amount of slots and a finite amount of time to get through everyone, so you'll need to let them know you're coming. This assures that you get a spot, too. Some casting calls sign up the first, say, 5,000 people, and then everyone else is welcome to come, but not guaranteed they'll get seen. Don't be one of those people. You don't want to waste days of your life preparing for the audition and waiting in line and then not even having one. Many TV shows rely on the Internet, too. If you don't want to wait around for the show to come to you (or if the show doesn't do that in the first place), make a tape and send it in. They'll review it and it could be as easy as that. Check out their policies online. Find the submission deadlines, length requirements, and any other stipulations you have to meet. Is there a specific name you can address the tape to? On the tape or in the audition, the most important thing to do to land a gig on reality TV is to make yourself interesting and unique. They're not going to cast someone who is forgettable. However, make sure that it's something you can keep up too many people try to appear outlandish and it's just a bad act that everyone can see through. Try to be yourself, but emphasize your quirkier tendencies. You'll want to make yourself look attractive, too (at least, in most cases). Reality TV tends to have a penchant for the more good-looking of our species.
Summary: Pick out what TV shows you want to be on. Check out their casting calls. Sign up for an audition. Alternatively, make an audition tape. Make yourself interesting and unique.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Bend your left knee and pull your left leg behind your body, using your left hand to support it. Reach your right arm toward the ceiling, as far as it will go. After your arm is lifted, raise up onto your right toes and balance there. When you've got a good stretch on your left side, switch and do the same thing on your right side. Alternate back and forth. Do ten rounds on each side. From a standing position, fold your body over at the waist and allow your hands to touch the floor. Walk your hands forward until your body resembles that of an upside down letter V. Your hands should be shoulder-width apart. Your fingers should be spread wide. Keep your feet hips-width distance apart. Try to touch your heels to the floor. Stand straight up with your feet together. Lift your right foot and tuck it into the space right above your left knee, with your right knee facing out. Put your palms together in front of your heart. Stand in this position for ten seconds, then switch sides. When your feet are together, your big toes should be touching, and your heels should be slightly apart. Make sure your weight is evenly balanced. Don't let your foot rest on your knee, it can damage your joints. Lie on your stomach with your arms running beside your body make sure to keep your palms face up. Bend your knees and grab your ankles with your hands. When you breathe in, try to lift your knees and thighs even further away from the floor. Stay here for five seconds. Take a break, then try this pose two more times.

SUMMARY:
Try quad pulls. Try downward facing dog. Stand in tree pose. Experiment with bow pose.