Article: Make one big list of all the key terms, people and dates that you need to know from your textbook, class notes and any handouts that you may have on the subject. If you are studying American history in the 1930s, for example, you might have a list that includes key terms like "the Dust Bowl" "the Great Depression" "Franklin D. Roosevelt," and "the New Deal," among others. Write your list by hand. Studies show that memorization works best when you write things out by hand vs. on the computer. For each item on your list, you should write two or three sentences that describe what it is and why it is important. If it is a specific date or year, you will want to describe what happened on that date followed by why it is historically significant. For example, December 7, 1941 is the date that Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Its significance is that this event pushed the United States to enter the war. Take each entry from your list and turn it into a flashcard. Write the key term, name or date on one side, and its definition and significance on the other. Use red ink on a white background, as this has been shown to help with memorization. Index cards are great for making flashcards. It can be useful to cross-list key terms in your definitions so that you can remember how certain people, places, events or dates are related to one another. Begin testing your memory of each term and its definition and significance, checking your answer against the back of the card. When you are able to recite the correct answer, move the card to a separate pile so that you can focus on the ones you do not know. Continue going through the cards in the days and hours before you have a test or a paper due. This way you are more likely to commit the information to your long-term memory.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make a list with the information you need. Define each term and its significance. Transfer your list into hand-written flashcards. Test yourself.
Article: Also called "cradle cap" in infants, seborrheic dermatitis causes greasy yellowish or reddish scaling, most commonly on the scalp, face, or genitals. On your face, it's usually found around the eyebrows or the sides of your nose. The most common symptoms are flaking or dandruff on the scalp and eyebrows, scaly and red skin, itchiness, and crusty eyelids. Especially for mild cases, an over-the-counter anti-dandruff shampoo is often sufficient to relieve the symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis. Choose a dandruff shampoo with ingredients such as pyrithione zinc, tar, selenium, ketoconazole, or salicylic acid to help remove scaly patches and dandruff. Depending on the type of shampoo you use, you can shampoo between 2-7 times per week. Leave the shampoo on your hair for the recommended amount of time on the bottle. Alternate shampoos to find the most effective one for you. Skin cleansers, aftershaves, cosmetics, and fragrances that contain alcohol can aggravate your seborrheic dermatitis and make your symptoms worse. Look for hypoallergenic products that are unscented, alcohol-free, and suitable for sensitive skin. Most cases of seborrheic dermatitis can be treated with over-the-counter methods and will generally clear up after a week or so. However, more severe cases might require more serious medical intervention. Talk to your doctor about treatments or medications they can prescribe to help treat your symptoms. Some of these treatments might include: Prescription-strength corticosteroids Antifungal shampoos, creams, and oral medications Antibacterial gels and creams Light therapy Immune system suppressants
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check for yellow or reddish scaling on the scalp, face, or genitals. Use over-the-counter antidandruff shampoo to wash your scalp. Avoid skin products that contain alcohol. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms don't improve after 2 weeks.
Article: Of all five senses, eyesight is the sense that you depend upon the most. Despite this, few people insure their eyes or get eye exams, almost taking their sight for granted. One of the greatest adversaries to your eyes is the sun. With dangerous UV rays, glare, and carcinomas, the sun damages the eyes considerably over time. Carcinomas of the eyelids, like squamous and basal cell, spread rapidly and are typically found in people who have a history of sun exposure. Melanomas are linked to intense, intermittent sun exposure and if not treated promptly can prove lethal. Transitions lenses adapt to the sun's brightness and protect the eyes from potentially fatal damage by darkening the lenses of your glasses. Constant adjustment to changing light can cause eyestrain and fatigue. Your lenses have to filter all the sunlight that comes into contact with your eyes making them work hard and wears them down quickly. Although eyestrain by itself does not have long-term consequences, it can severely aggravate your eyes making you tired and reducing your ability to concentrate. Transitions lenses protect your eyes allowing them to stay relaxed and comfortable throughout the day. Glare and squinting are related but glare is far more dangerous, especially if you are driving or walking along a road. Glare, caused by excessive sunlight, forces you to either squint or look away because it is blinding. Without proper protection, this distraction can cause a serious accident. Good vision is important to safe driving. Driving without protection against glare from the road, snow, or other cars is a treacherous proposition. Make sure you use the sun visor, keep your windshield clean, rest your eyes from squinting, and look into Transitions Drivewear sunglasses, which cuts glare considerably. Drivewear lenses rapidly adapt to glare while you are driving your car making them the perfect answer for driving safely. Most windshields are treated with UV protection, so most normal Transitions lenses may be less effective behind the wheel (as they respond to UV light, which will already be filtered by the windshield). Drivewear, however, uses ambient light and will get darker depending on light conditions. The earlier you begin to protect your eyes against the sun the better. In other words, it is never too early to protect your vision. Children are even more susceptible to the harmful effect of UV radiation than adults. Children under the age of ten have a greater chance of getting photokeratitis, which is sunburn of the eye, and UV-related retina problems because their eyes are not as efficient at filtering UV rays as adults' eyes. Without proper eye protection, your child could suffer red eyes due to sunburn, non-stop tearing, burning or itchy eyes, or severe eye pain and spasms. Transitions eyewear blocks 100% of UV radiation, providing safety for your children's eyes.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Don't ignore your eyes. Avoid squinting. Prevent glare while driving. Protect your eyes early.