INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For this test, you drink a liquid that's high in lactose. After 2 hours, a medical professional will perform a glucose test on you. If your sugar doesn't increase, you haven't digested the lactose properly. A glucose test is a blood sugar test. They will prick your finger to get a drop of blood, then measure the level of sugar in the blood. In a similar test, called the milk tolerance test, you'll be asked to drink a glass of milk, and then a medical professional will test your blood sugar levels. You still have to drink a liquid with high lactose. However, instead of checking your blood sugar, the medical professional will measure the amount of hydrogen in your breath to determine if you're lactose intolerant. Often, your doctor will request that you avoid lactose in the week or 2 before your test to make it more accurate. If your hydrogen is higher than average, it means the lactose is staying in your colon and fermenting, which in turn increases the hydrogen in your body. If the person you're testing is a child, they may need to do this test instead. With this test, you will need to collect a stool sample from toilet paper for them. Then, you'll take the sample to the doctor in a special kit. When lactose stays in a person's system, the amount of lactic acid increases, which will show up in a stool sample. With this test, your doctor will insert a small tube down your throat. While it sounds scary, it doesn't typically hurt, as the doctor will use local anesthetic. Then, the doctor will take a tiny tissue sample from your small intestinal lining and test it for other conditions, such as celiac disease. While this type of biopsy isn't done very often for lactose intolerance, your doctor may request one to help rule out other possibilities. If the tissue sample has a low amount of lactase in it, you likely have lactose intolerance.

SUMMARY: Ask about the lactose tolerance test. Discuss the hydrogen test if you don't like needles. Request a stool acidity test if it's for a child that can't do another test. Talk about a small bowel biopsy to test for other conditions.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whether you're introducing yourself to a cute barista or just meeting some new interesting people at a coffee shop, the key to being fun is being up for whatever a new person has to say. This is the only way to open up yourself to new people and experiences and to have even more fun in the process. Even if the person is completely different from you, you should have fun and embrace those differences instead of just staying in your comfort zone. Every person has something to teach you and the more people you know, the more knowledge you can gain. Don't ever look at a new person as not a worthy investment or a waste of your time. Just say hi, introduce yourself, and ask the person a question or two about himself. You can keep the tone lighthearted as you get to know the person better. Be on the lookout for fun new activities in the place where you live, whether it's a bocce tournament, a folk singing competition, or a vegan food festival. Search for new opportunities in new part of your town you haven't seen before and invite your friends to join you, seeing it all as a new adventure. If the event makes you feel completely out of your comfort zone, whether it's a pig roast or a poetry slam, then all the better. Think of all of the new and exciting people you can meet when you try something that feels completely different to you. Encourage your friends to be adventurous with you. Let them know that it's fun to try something new. Whether you try to learn a new language or run a 5K, trying to push yourself to try new and exciting things will make you a more fun person. The more things you know how to do, the more dynamic of a person you'll be, which means the more experiences you'll have to share with the people around you. Try the following: Juggling Ballroom, hip-hop, or belly dancing Making pasta from scratch Taking an improv or theatre class Learn basic gymnastics tricks Learn card tricks Learn to read tarot cards Whether you're dancing by yourself like a goofball at a party, hitting the dance floor with your friends to do a coordinated dance you don't quite know how to do, or moving around the dance floor with your partner, the most important thing is that you put yourself out there and have fun. If you flail your limbs, belt out the lyrics to your favorite song, and toss your hair back, then other people will be having fun around you. Encourage people to come out on the dance floor with you. Drag your wallflower friends out and show them how much fun they can have. Whether you're afraid of heights, clowns, or tiny dogs, spend some time trying to work through your fear and to step out stronger on the other side. You'll be surprised by what you're capable of. Make a habit of accepting more invitations to do new things. Though you may have been turning down your friend who is an avid hiker or avid oil painter because you've never tried these activities, you should say yes and see how much you can do the next time. The next time you're out at a party or social gathering, scan the crowd for the person you think you'll have the least in common with. Introduce yourself to that person to see how much you'll learn. If someone at a show asks for a volunteer, don't be afraid to raise your hand. Get loud and crazy at your favorite concert. Wear a crazy outfit that makes you feel good. Sign up to sing your favorite karaoke song even if you're tone deaf. Throw a ridiculous themed party. Be fun!

SUMMARY: Meet new people. Explore a new part of your city or neighborhood. Step out of your comfort zone. Dance even if you don't know how. Conquer your fears.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can keep it in a ponytail or twist it into a bun, as both styles work well in a quiff. If you don't have bangs, pull up a bit of the hair near your forehead, taking it out of the ponytail. Hold hair up straight and comb from the ends down to the roots. This adds the volume you need to do a quiff. Keep it twisted so it has volume. Apply either hairspray or a bit of water. It should look like a stylish bump on the top of your head. Be careful not to overdo it. A quiff should not be too thick or too thin, so ensure it is back combed properly.

SUMMARY:
Put your hair in a ponytail. Gather your bangs. Backcomb the hair and twist it. Clip the hair back. Push the hair forward for a quiff.