Q: Dust mites feed on dead skin, dander, and other things that are found in dust. Therefore, where there's dust, there are likely dust mites. A key to eliminating dust mites is getting rid of their food source, and that means dusting with a damp cloth. Rinse the cloth regularly to avoid spreading dust. It's important to use a damp cloth, because a dry cloth will just stir up allergens and spread dust around the house. Items to dust include furniture, shelves, books, decorations, trinkets, pictures, fixtures, and other items that collect dust. Vacuuming is another great way to get rid of dust, skin, dust mite feces, and other allergens from your house. To avoid spreading dust and allergens, it's important that you use a vacuum outfitted with a HEPA filter that will trap allergens and prevent them from being blown around the house. When vacuuming, pay particular attention to floors, baseboards, furniture, carpeting, rugs, and behind and underneath furniture. Use upholstery attachments to get the seams, crevices, and corners of your furniture. Dust mites can be found all over your bedding. Remove the pillowcases, sheets, blankets, and covers from your bed. Place the items in the washing machine and wash them with hot water and the regular cycle. When the washing machine is done, transfer the items to the dryer and dry them on a hot setting. To kill dust mites, the washing machine or dryer must reach between 130 and 140 F (54 to 60 C). Dust mites love heavy curtains as much as they love pillows and bedding. Remove curtains and drapes from their rods or tracks and check the care label for washing instructions. For washable curtains, remove any hooks or hangers. Transfer the curtains to the washing machine and wash them with hot water. Transfer them to the dryer or hang them to dry according to the care label. Some curtains may be dry clean only. Take the curtains to a dry cleaner to kill dust mites. Toys, stuffed animals, and other fabric items are great hiding places for dust mites. Collect all washable items and wash them in the washing machine using hot water. Transfer the load to the dryer and dry the items on high heat. There are some items that you won't be able to machine wash to kill dust mites. With these items, you can freeze them instead to get rid of mites. Transfer each item to a separate plastic bag, and seal the bag tightly. Transfer the item to the freezer and leave it there for 24 hours. Good candidates for freezing include: Pillows Special toys Delicate fabrics
A: Dust with a damp cloth. Vacuum the entire house. Wash your bedding in hot water. Clean curtains and drapes. Wash toys. Freeze items that can't be washed.

Q: HPV is an easily-transmitted STD that can cause genital warts and other problems. To avoid getting HPV, talk to your doctor about getting the HPV vaccine. Your doctor will tell you what brand of the vaccine is best for you. The HPV vaccine can also lower your risk of cervical cancer. To avoid getting an STD like genital warts, wear protection during oral, anal, and vaginal sex. Purchase condoms and dental dams from pharmacies, convenience stores, or online. You can also get them from community health centers, Planned Parenthood centers, or doctor's offices.
A: Ask your doctor about the HPV vaccine. Use condoms or dental dams during sexual contact.

Q: Many dating sites use algorithms based off of your answers to quizzes and surveys to generate potential matches for you. If you would like to be paired with someone who has similar interests and beliefs right off the bat without having to screen their profiles yourself first, this may be a great option for you! There are broad-based match-generating sites as well as ones that focus on a particular niche (like location, age, sexual preference, religion, income, and so on). You may want to create profiles on both broad-based and niche sites to optimize how many matches you have to choose from. Match, Elite Singles, Zoosk, and eharmony are well-rated match-generating sites. Unlike match-generating sites that do the initial screening for you, "see and screen" sites give you a more active role in matching yourself with other individuals. With these sites, you get to view profiles and pictures and make a decision yourself about whether or not you think you'd be a good fit. It can be a fun way to meet people you might otherwise not have matched with. Bumble, Tinder, OkCupid, Hinge, The League, Her, and Chappy are popular "see and screen" dating apps. Nearly all dating sites require you to write a profile for yourself, and this is a great opportunity to showcase who you are! Spend 70% of the space introducing yourself and 30% of the space writing about what you want in a romantic partner. Someone might be a great match for you but could skip over your profile if they feel you're too picky or that they don't exactly match what you wrote you want. Each site has different profile guidelines, so write a unique, tailored bio for each dating site you use. Avoid cliche statements like, "I like to have fun," or "I love to laugh." These kinds of lines don't reveal very much about who you are. Instead, say something like, "I love rock climbing and watching old black and white movies," or "I enjoy going to comedy shows and open mic nights, and I'm always down to try out a new restaurant in town." If you love to travel, write something about where you're planning to go next. If you have pets, write about them. If you love reading, say what you're currently into. The more specific you can be, the better. Even if you're a skilled selfie taker, use a high-quality, high-resolution image with good lighting and detail. Avoid using group photos, as someone looking at it won't be able to tell who you are right away. Don't conceal any part of your face especially your eyeswith things like sunglasses, hats, or hair. For a full-body shot, consider using an action shot taken outdoorsfor instance, rollerblading on the boardwalk. Doing so helps you seem energetic and fun-loving.
A: Choose match-generating sites for a more tailored approach. Opt for "see and screen" sites for fun, fast-paced connections. Highlight your own unique personality rather than listing what you want. Write honest and specific examples rather than generic descriptions. Choose high-quality photos that show your face and your body.

Q: This type of exercise, instead of building muscle size, can build muscle tone. It can also improve flexibility, posture and mood. Lift weights. Higher reps such as 3 sets of 15-20 will tighten and tone the muscle and build endurance. Alternatively 3-5 sets of 6-12 reps each will build muscle size, as will lifting until failure. Do push-ups. For a modified version, keep your knees on the ground. Do Crunches. Hold a plank for as long as you can. Be sure you keep your body straight; don't let your hips sag. (Perform in front of a mirror to check form) Do squats. These will also help tone up your butt! Do lunges. Hold a dumbbell in each hand for extra weight. Use a stationary bike or elliptical on high resistance. Work in some plyometric exercises, such as jumping jacks, box jumps, side to side jumps, or skipping.
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Do yoga, pilates, or other total-body toning exercises. Target your upper body. Work your abs. Strengthen your legs.