In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Air inhaled through the mouth is unfiltered, so it's more likely to dry out the membranes in your throat. Breathing through your nose, on the other hand, will filter the air and make it more humid. If your nose is too congested to breathe through, try taking over-the-counter nasal decongestants to help remedy the problem. Foods that fall into these categories are more likely to aggravate the dryness you already feel, so it's best to avoid them until the problem is fixed. In addition to making your throat feel more dry, spicy or salty foods can actually make a dry throat feel painful. You can probably tell when foods are salty or spicy, but you might consume plenty of dry foods without even realizing it. Examples of dry food consumed in many households on a daily basis include toast, cookies, dry breads, dried fruit, and bananas. Both alcohol and caffeine actually dehydrate you instead of hydrating you, so they strip valuable moisture away from your throat and the rest of your body. Both alcohol and caffeine directly dry out the mouth and throat, but they can increase overall dehydration by triggering more frequent urination, too. On a similar note, you should also avoid acidic beverages, including most fruit juices and tomato juice. While these fluids may not increase overall dehydration, they can irritate an already dry, sensitive throat. Moreover, acidic beverages are more likely to further encourage tooth decay, and people who suffer from dry throat and dry mouth are already at a higher risk of developing decay. Many common medications can be classified as "anticholinergic" drugs. These decrease secretions, including saliva production, and may result in an excessively dry throat. Some examples include antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, and antispasmodics. Many drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease, overactive bladder, and chronic bronchitis can also cause a problem. If you're suspicious of a certain medication, it's best to consult your doctor about it before taking action. Do not quit using any prescribed medication unless your doctor tells you to do so. Many standard mouthwashes and toothpastes can actually aggravate the problem, so you should consider switching to formulas that are specially formulated for people with dry throats or dry mouths. The wrong commercial mouthwash or rinse can be especially harmful for a dry throat. Most formulas contain alcohol or peroxide, and either ingredient will only cause your throat and mouth to experience further dryness. You can ask a dentist for recommendations, but if you'd rather look for a good alternative yourself, know that most mouthwashes and toothpastes formulated for dry throats and mouths will be labeled accordingly. If you currently smoke, quitting should help remedy your dry throat. The smoke you inhale drags drying agents and other irritants into your throat, and those irritants might be partially or fully responsible for your chronic dryness. Cigarette smoke paralyzes the hair in your nose and lungs. As a result, your respiratory system is unable to move mucus, dust, and other irritants out of the body. This leads to coughing and more significant dryness in your mouth, nose, and throat.
Summary: Breathe through your nose. Avoid dry, salty, or spicy foods. Stay away from alcohol and caffeine. Examine your medications. Switch your mouthwash and other dental care products. Quit smoking.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Don't just cite the few pages that you used. Look for the first and last page number of the article. This is the page range. So if a chapter begins on page 27 and ends on page 45, your page range is 27- 45. Newspaper articles may have page numbers that include letters (such as 1A or B3) while prefaces may use roman numerals (like i, ii, iii, etc.). Always use the numbering system used by the source. If the article skips pages, write down where the pages begin and end in both sections. Put a comma between these page numbers. For example, 15-20, 25-30. Make sure to include reference lists, appendixes, and other supplementary material in your page range. So if the text of the article ends on page 173 but the appendix ends on page 180, then the page range ends on page 180. The format of the citation depends on the type of source you use. Since page numbers are generally only used for book chapters and articles, you can use the following guidelines to help you cite. Book chapter: Last name, First Initial. Second Initial (if applicable). (Year of publication). Title of chapter. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pages of chapter). Location: Publisher. Article: Author, A. & Author, B. (Year). Title of article. Title of periodical, volume number (issue number), pages of article. Put the page numbers in parentheses, and separate them with a hyphen. Write "pp." before the number. For example, if you were citing a chapter between pages 41 and 63, your citation might look like this: Williams, B. and Johnson, A. (1990). Traffic Patterns and Urban Spread. in C. Carr (Ed.), Traffic Engineering Trends (pp. 41-63). New York: ZMN Publishing. Do not use "p." or "pp." before the page number. Just separate the first and last page with a hyphen. So if you cited a journal article that appeared on pages 5-23, it might look like this: Roberts, R. (2013). Managing Traffic in the Southwest. Traffic Engineering, 23 (2), 5-23. Page numbers from a newspaper are cited slightly differently than other types of articles, such as journal or magazine articles. Before the page numbers, write "p." for a single page and "pp." for multiple pages. List out the pages individually if they are non-consecutive. For example, you might cite an article that starts on page B1 and continues through pages B3 and B4 as: Diaz, C. (2016, June 26). "Traffic in the City," The Times Morning Gazette, pp. B1, B3-B4.
Summary: Find the full page range of the book chapter or article. Write out the full reference of the text. Insert the page range between the title and location for a book chapter. Include the page range at the end for a journal article. List out each page for a newspaper article.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The gym can be an intimidating place, especially if you're new. It's easy to allow negative thoughts to creep into your mind, but it's important to positive to keep yourself motivated. Think "I can." "I can lift this weight." "I can run another lap." Replace "I won't" with "I will." "I will do another 5 reps." "I will complete an extra set." It's easy to let excuses stand in the way of your fitness. Common excuses include: "It's raining." Don't let bad weather stop you from continuing your workouts. Keep your exercise regime on track by exercising indoors. "I'm too tired." It is important to allow your body time to recover. However, often times, you may just be feeling lazy. You want to stay in the habit of working out. It's okay if you can't give 100% every time you go to the gym. A workout that didn't happen at all is the only bad type of workout. Make a fitness commitment to yourself by keeping up healthy habits. Healthy habits can include exercising at the same time each day, making thoughtful dietary decisions, and being patient with yourself. Results take time, and it's important to not give up.
Summary:
Be positive. Forget the excuses. Stay focused.