INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There may be an underlying medical reason or medication that is contributing to your difficulty sleeping. Medical conditions can sometimes contribute to difficult sleeping. Examples of problems that may need to be evaluated by a psychiatrist or psychologist include depression, insomnia, ADHD, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic sleep disorder, and problems with nightmares or other emotionally disturbing sleep problems. Examples of other medical conditions that are commonly related to sleep problems include sleep apnea, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, chronic pain, restless leg syndrome, COPD and other breathing related disorders, allergies, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, GERD, and multiple sclerosis. Some sleep problems are caused by disorders directly related to sleep. Examples of these disorders include circadian rhythm sleep disorders, delayed phase sleep problems, narcolepsy, cataplexy, sleep walking, sleep talking, REM sleep disorders, and shift work sleep disorder. Sleep disorders can occur from a wide range of both medical conditions, mental health concerns, and disorders of sleep. Symptoms of sleep disorders include excessive sleepiness during the day, lingering fatigue, irregular breathing or increased movement during sleep, difficulty sleeping when you are tired and it is time for sleep, and abnormal sleep behaviors, which can include things like sleep talking and walking in your sleep. The length of symptoms associated with every possible condition that may be contributing to your sleep difficulty exceeds the capacity of this article. Talk with your doctor sooner rather than later. It is not in the best interest of your overall health to delay addressing problems you may be having with your sleep. Your doctor will help you to get answers to all your questions as well as the proper treatment for the cause of your sleep problems. Many medications can cause either excessive sleepiness and fatigue or problems with getting enough sleep. Do not adjust your medications on your own. If you think a medication is causing or contributing to your sleep problem, talk to your doctor. In many cases, the dose can be adjusted or another drug can be prescribed in place of the medication that is causing the problem. Hundreds of medications have excessive sleepiness as a listed side effect. That list is too lengthy to reproduce here. Everything from antihistamines, to blood pressure medication, to pain meds can cause problems with alertness and sleepiness. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you think one of your medications may be interfering with your sleep. Medications can also prevent you from sleeping well. While this list is also lengthy, it is probably shorter than the list of medications that cause drowsiness. Still, many drugs can possibly disrupt your ability to get a good night's sleep. Talk to your doctor if you feel any medication you are taking is preventing you from sleeping. If you continue to have difficulty establishing and/or maintaining sleep, there may be an underlying reason, such as depression, or you may just need to re-establish a healthy sleep pattern. Some agents are available over-the-counter that can help you to fall asleep easier. All sleep agents available without a prescription are intended for short-term use. If your sleeping problem persists, talk to your doctor about prescription medications that may prove helpful.

SUMMARY: Talk to your doctor if you continue to have difficulty. Pay attention to changes in your sleep patterns. Review your medications. Take a sleep aid.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Though your phone is locked, it is possible to sync your device and back up your music before resetting your iPod. This is extremely important to do beforehand as you may lose files in the factory reset. Once you have completed backing up your iPod, you can disconnect it from your computer. In order to restore your device to its factory settings, you must hold down the Home and Sleep buttons for 10 seconds. The screen should go dark and the iPod will begin to reboot. Only release the buttons when you see the Apple logo reappear. This indicates that the reset has been successful. Now that your iPod is reset, you will need to go through the initial guided setup process where you will be allowed to create a new password.

SUMMARY: Back up your music. Press the Sleep and Hold buttons. Release the buttons. Create a new password.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The interesting thing about colon cancer is that most cases are not related to genetics. In other words, even if a family member (such as one of your parents) has had colon cancer, this usually does not imply an increased risk for you. If two people in the same family get colon cancer, it is most often coincidence (and not genetics) given that colon cancer is the third most common cancer. However, there are some more rare genetic cases of colon cancer that account for about 5% of the total cases. These include FAP (familial adenomatous polyposis) and Lynch Syndrome (also known as HNPCC). Consult your doctor if you think you may be at heightened genetic risk of colon cancer. If it is confirmed that you do fall into this category, you will be eligible for colon cancer screening at a younger age, and more frequently. The exact age that screening will start, as well as the frequency, will vary from case to case. Your doctor will provide you with the relevant information if you are found to have an increased genetic risk. Patients with FAP should begin early colon cancer screening with flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy at around 10 to 12 years of age. This should continue on into their 30's and 40's because of the high risk of cancer. For patients who have Lynch Syndrome or HNPP, screening should begin around 20 to 25 years of age, or five years younger than the earliest age of colorectal cancer diagnosis within the family. Both Chron's disease and ulcerative colitis are forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Depending upon how long you have had it for, as well as the severity of your disease (whether it impacts your whole colon, or just part of it), you are likely at a slightly increased risk of developing colon cancer. Again, you may be eligible for earlier and/or more frequent colon cancer screening tests. Your doctor will guide you as it varies from case to case. People who are overweight or obese, who live a sedentary lifestyle, who consume lots of red meat or processed meats, who smoke, or who consume a large amount of alcohol are all at an increased risk of colon cancer. For these people, screening will be especially important. However, the good news is that all of the risk factors here are modifiable, meaning that you can minimize or eliminate them from your lifestyle, which in turn will decrease your chances of developing colon cancer down the road. If you notice signs or symptoms that may be indicative of colon cancer, your doctor will likely advise that you proceed with investigations sooner rather than later. Signs and symptoms to be aware of, and to report to your doctor, include: A change in your stools and/or bowel habits, including diarrhea, constipation, and/or narrower stools. Bleeding from your rectum or blood in your stool. Unexplained weight loss and/or unusual fatigue/anemia. Ongoing abdominal comfort (such as cramps, gas, or persistent abdominal pain). If you have previously had colon cancer, you can have a tumor marker called "CEA" measured via a blood test and monitored in set intervals following your treatment for the cancer. This helps to detect (and screen for) any possible recurrences down the road. It will likely be combined with other screening modalities in order to give you the best possible chance of catching any potential relapses as early as possible.

SUMMARY: Receive earlier and more frequent screening if you have an increased genetic risk. Speak to your doctor if you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Be aware of other risk factors for colon cancer. Report any suspicious symptoms to your doctor immediately. Be screened with tumor markers if you have had colon cancer in the past.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Separate the hair into three small but equal pieces--a left portion, a middle portion, and a right portion. This hair will make up your braid.

SUMMARY:
Grab and separate three portions of hair along the part.