In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Studying for an IQ test can be tough, especially because most are meant to measure your raw intellectual potential. Familiarizing yourself with sample questions and the different sections of the IQ test, however, could help you do your best. Mensa International offers a free "Practice Workout" online. Healthy mindsets go a long way when preparing for a test. If you're feeling nervous in the days leading up to the test, visualize yourself taking the IQ test while calm and well-rested. Picture yourself doing the best you can do and feeling satisfied. Visualization can give you the confidence you need to do your best. Don't just imagine yourself doing well without working for it. Make your imagination a reality by practicing and preparing as best as you can. You will do best on the IQ test if you feel relaxed and trust your mental capabilities. Relieving yourself of unnecessary stress can help you do that. Different people find stress relief in different ways, so discover what works for you before the test. Meditation, breathing techniques, and reframing negative thoughts are all great ways to stay calm. Avoid drinking caffeine the day of your IQ test, as this can cause agitation. A little stress can be positive, as it's the body's way of telling you to focus. Excessive stress, however, is detrimental and can limit your cognitive functioning. Over-studying right before the exam could exhaust your brain. Preserve your energy the day before. Turn on an entertaining movie or go for a walk to clear your mind. If you have to study, make some flash cards beforehand and practice casually with some healthy snacks. Pulling an all-nighter studying practice tests will most likely lower your testing performance. Get a full night's sleep (7-8 hours) the night before so you can enter the testing location ready to perform well. If you can't sleep from nerves, try a stress-relief technique. What you eat on the day of a test can help you reach mental alertness. Have a protein-rich breakfast: eggs, yogurt, nuts, and raw vegetables are all great choices. Avoid foods made from white flour or refined sugar, which take more energy to digest. Stay hydrated, too. Drink plenty of water before the exam, and bring a water bottle with you to drink before you enter the testing room.
Summary: Take online practice tests to assess your weaknesses. Use positive visualization to imagine yourself doing well on the test. Practice stress-relief techniques. Give yourself a 24-hour break before the test. Rest well the night before your exam. Eat a nutritious breakfast before you leave.

Problem: Article: Scarlet fever is most likely to affect children between the ages of 5 and 15. When someone within that age range develops symptoms of scarlet fever, you should be particularly cautious and take him or her to the doctor as soon as possible. If your child already suffers from an infection or any other disease that will weaken his or her immune system, he or she will be prone to bacterial infections like scarlet fever. The bacteria that causes scarlet fever lives in the nose and throat and is communicated by contact with liquids spread through coughing and sneezing. If you or your child touch something that someone has coughed or sneezed on, you are susceptible to contracting the disease that causes scarlet fever. This will is most likely to occur in crowded areas. Because young children are most susceptible to the disease, schools are a particularly common place to contract the disease. Your child should wash his or her hands frequently and refrain from sharing utensils, linens, towels, or other personal items with people. Individuals can be contagious even after they have ceased to be symptomatic. Anyone diagnosed with scarlet fever should stay home for at least 24 hours after beginning treatment with antibiotics.
Summary:
Be careful with children. Be mindful if your child has a weakened immune system. Be careful in crowded environments. Ensure that precautions are taken to limit the spread of the infection.