Ask yourself: What type of work am I reading? Is it information-based, like a newspaper, textbook, or manual? Or is it more creative/artistic, like a novel or short story? This matters! For instance, if you're reading to follow instructions (like a recipe or assembly guide), you'll need to understand the exact meaning of each step. If you're reading a text that has lots of information, like a textbook, then you'll be reading most of all for new information on things you don't know or understand. The reason why you're reading has an impact on how you read. For instance, reading a novel for a class can be different than reading a novel for pleasure, since you'll be expected to understand and remember the text rather than just enjoy the experience of reading it. Ask yourself: What am I reading for? If you're reading to gain information (for instance, to meet work or school requirements), you'll probably want to try extensive techniques. If you're reading to practice pronunciation, learn vocabulary, or study grammar, you'll probably want to try intensive techniques. Whatever the purpose of your reading is, taking a few minutes to look the piece over is very helpful. Check and see how the work is structured and presented. These are easy ways to increase your understanding. Does the work have a title? Is there a table of contents you can scan? Is the work divided into separate sections? Does the work have any "extras," like bolded key words, illustrations, or graphs?
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One-sentence summary -- Make sure you understand the type of text you have. Decide on the purpose of your reading. Scan your reading before you begin.

Q: A raspy morning voice is most often cause by the juices from your stomach sliding up your esophagus and coating your throat. Going without food for 3 or 4 hours before your bedtime will decrease the amount of stomach juice that bathes your throat. This, in turn, will decrease your raspy morning voice. If you're in the habit of having a midnight snack, now is the time to stop. The more time that passes between your last bites of food and going to bed, the more likely you'll be to have a clear voice in the morning. Similarly to eating shortly before bed, drinking alcohol will increase the activity of your stomach and encourage more stomach juices to move up into your throat while you're sleeping. Avoid drinking alcohol in the hours before bed to wake up with less residual stomach juice in your throat, and a less raspy voice. Alcohol also has the negative consequence of loosening your muscles and allowing stomach juices to come up more easily. If you breathe through your mouth while sleeping, the lining of your vocal cords will dry out. This will result in a dry, raspy voice in the morning. Try to breathe through your nose while falling asleep, in order to keep your vocal cords from drying out or becoming coated in mucus. Of course, it's impossible to control how you breathe while you're sleeping. But, if you start out breathing through your nose and avoid sleeping on your back, you're likely to continue breathing through your nose.
A: Eat dinner 3 or 4 hours before going to bed. Drink less alcohol before bed. Breathe through your nose when you sleep.

Article: It's usually safe to take herbal remedies, but they aren't right for everyone. You could be allergic to the herb, and it's possible that your herbal treatment will interfere with medication you're taking. Check with your doctor before you start using herbal remedies and ask if there are any herbs you need to avoid. Remind your doctor of all of the medications and supplements you're taking. Let your doctor know that you're trying to treat your PMS treatments. If herbal treatments aren't helping your PMS or it's disrupting your life, it's best to talk to your doctor about your treatment options. They may be able to offer you prescription treatments or recommend additional lifestyle changes to help you find relief. Tell your doctor about your symptoms and how they're affecting you. While PMS is common, it doesn't affect everyone the same way. You may have really bad PMS and deserve to get relief! Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn). They relieve pain and inflammation, so they can help reduce cramping and breast tenderness. However, NSAIDs might not be right for everyone, so check with your doctor before taking them. Then, take them as directed on the label. If you have severe PMS, it's best to start taking NSAIDS 1-2 days before your period begins. If you can't take NSAIDs, you may be able to take acetaminophen (Tylenol) to help with pain, though it won't help with inflammation. Diuretics may you urinate more so that you get relief from swelling, bloating, and water gain. You might consider taking them if you're still feeling discomfort from bloating and breast tenderness after using herbs, exercising, and limiting salt. Talk to your doctor about using diuretics on an as needed basis during PMS, and take them exactly as directed. Keep in mind that your body can get used to diuretics, which can result in more fluid retention. You might experience side effects like nausea and headaches. Spironolactone (Aldactone) is an example of a diuretic that is often prescribed. You may have symptoms like mood swings, irritability, insomnia, and depression while having PMS, which can interfere with your life. If this is the case for you, your doctor may prescribe antidepressants to help control these symptoms. Talk to your doctor to learn if antidepressants may work for you. Then, follow their instructions for taking your medication. Antidepressants prescribed for PMS include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These include fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) and sertraline (Zoloft). You may take your antidepressants throughout the month or for just the 2 weeks around your period. Hormonal contraceptives do more than just prevent pregnancy. They can also help regulate your period and reduce your PMS symptoms. Talk to your doctor to find out if hormonal birth control is safe for you to take. Then, use it exactly as directed. Depending on where you live, you may be able to get a prescription for hormonal birth control online. Then, your medication will be mailed to your home.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Talk to your doctor before using herbal treatments. See your doctor if your PMS persists or interferes with your life. Ask your doctor if over-the-counter NSAIDs are right for you. Ask your doctor about diuretics if your pain is from bloating. Discuss antidepressants with your doctor if you have severe PMS. Go on hormonal contraceptives if you're not trying to get pregnant.

Article: If you're logged into Facebook, doing so will open your News Feed. If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) into the top-right corner of the screen and click Log In. It looks like a message bubble with a lightning bolt inside, in the row of options located in the top-right side of the Facebook page. This link is at the bottom of the Messenger drop-down menu. Clicking it will open the Messenger utility. Your conversations are stored on the left side of this page. You should see a small gear icon appear in the bottom-right corner of the selected message. Doing so will open a drop-down menu with several options. It's near the middle of the drop-down menu. You should see this option on the pop-up "Delete Conversation" window. Clicking it will permanently remove your selected conversation from your messages history.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Open the Facebook website. Click the Messenger icon. Click View All in Messenger. Scroll to the conversation you wish to delete. Hover your mouse cursor over the message. Click the ⚙️ icon. Click Delete. Click Delete when prompted.