Problem: Article: Set 4 thick-cut pork chops onto a cutting board or work surface. Use your fingers or a pastry brush to rub 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil over each pork chop. Sprinkle the pork chop with salt and pepper to taste. Turn the pork chops over and sprinkle more salt and pepper on the other sides. Use bone-in or boneless pork chops that are at least 1.75 inches (4.4cm) to 2 inches (5.1cm) thick. Set a large skillet that's oven-safe on the stove. Turn the heat to high and let it heat for 1 to 2 minutes before you begin cooking the pork chops. The skillet should be at least 12 inches (30cm) across. Remove the foil and serve the pork chops immediately. Either slice the chops for your guests or set out steak knives. Serve the chops with mashed potatoes, green beans, or roasted vegetables. If you want to store the pork chops, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for 3 to 4 days.
Summary: Preheat the oven to 400F (204C) and season the pork chops. Heat a skillet over high heat. Serve the thick-cut pork chops.

Problem: Article: As a general rule, people over 50 years old are the most at risk for contracting Barrett's esophagus. Other risk factors include being a current or former smoker, being Caucasian, being overweight, and having a family history of esophageal cancer. If 2 or more of these factors apply to you, ask your doctor about getting screened for this condition. Barrett's esophagus is more common in men than women, although it can appear in both sexes. Heartburn and acid reflux that persists despite treatment is a common indicator of Barrett's esophagus. Treat these moderate symptoms with over the counter medications and dietary changes. If the symptoms subside, you can safely rule out the condition. If you have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or have suffered from chronic heartburn and acid reflux for a month, contact your doctor. Ask if they can refer you to a gastroenterologist, which is a doctor that specializes in the digestive tract. The doctor may do an endoscopy, where a small camera will be sent down your throat to examine your esophageal tissue Alternatively, your doctor may suggest a capsule endoscopy, where you will swallow a pill-sized video capsule which will pass naturally through the digestive tract. The doctor will be able to view the esophageal lining, but will not be able to take a sample of tissue to biopsy. The doctor may remove and biopsy a small amount of tissue from your esophagus. Your doctor may also do echocardiograms and blood work to check your heart. GERD can often feel similar to a heart attack, so you want to make sure that you are not confusing GERD symptoms with a heart problem.
Summary: Identify the risk factors that apply to you. Treat heartburn and acid reflux to rule out Barrett's esophagus. Undergo other diagnostic testing if you have GERD or similar symptoms.

Problem: Article: Using too many anti-aging products can actually over-stress your skin, making it look even older. No one product can fight wrinkles, dark spots, and tightness all by itself, so don't try and tackle them all at once. Pick the issue you most want to handle and focus your time and money on that -- you'll get the best results. If a product irritates your skin, stop using it. Skin ages naturally, and you cannot stop this process with every cream and technique in the world. Instead, focus on keeping your skin healthy -- it will look young as a result. Daily moisturizing is one of the keys to healthy skin at any age, but it becomes even more important as you age. Your skin will naturally dry out over time, but you can keep it healthy by using a well-formulated moisturizer each day to keep your skin young and supple. No one product works for everyone, so get one that sounds appropriate for you. Get a moisturizer with SPF 15-30 to help protect your skin against UV light for the best results. There are specially formulated moisturizers for dry, oily, sensitive, wrinkled, and many more types of skin. Getting one that feels right for your skin will help get the best results the fastest. The more vitamins and minerals you can get from your diet, the better. This only becomes more important as you age. However, you should consider taking a supplement as well if you are worried that you aren't getting enough skin-healthy nutrients. Good foods to aim for include: Leafy greens, like spinach and lettuce. Fish, especially those high in Omega-3's (salmon, freshwater whitefish, etc.) Berries, which are generally high in anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants help prevent "free radicals" from damaging your skin's DNA. Luckily, anti-oxidants are made up of natural vitamins and minerals and are found abundantly in nature. While a diet high in antioxidants is important, you can also apply some it topically, right to your skin, for great skin health: Vitamin C serum Acai oil Green tea extract Retinol These products are considered great, safe ways to exfoliate your skin, remove unsightly dark spots and dead skin, and help your skin stay young. Look for creams with a 5-10% concentration of one of the following alpha-hydroxy acids, using once a day and gradually upping the frequency if it is comfortable: Glycolic acid Citric acid Lactic acid Malic acid Many skin-care products claim they can "completely erase wrinkles" or turn back the clock twenty years on your skin. If these products really delivered on those promises, however, you would never see another wrinkle again. Keep your expectations low -- your goal should be healthy, happy skin, not the same skin you had when you were thirty. Even claims like "clinically proven" are actually baseless -- "clinically proven" just means that consumers were allowed to try the product before it was sold. As you age, taking care of your skin becomes just as important. Your skin care habits don't need to change radically as you get older. Remain vigilant about sunscreen, drink plenty of water each day, eat a healthy diet, and get plenty of sleep. If you keep these habits throughout your life your skin will remain vibrant and youthful.
Summary: Focus on treating your biggest skin concern first, not all of them at once. Buy a moisturizer suited for your skin type and use it daily. Eat a skin-healthy diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Apply topical antioxidants to fight sun damage, wrinkles, and dark spots. Use creams containing alpha-hydroxy acid to fight skin damage due to old age. Avoid "miracle cures" or overly-hyped results. Continue to take care of your skin with sunscreen, hydration, and regular skin cancer checks.

Problem: Article: You should place your mirrors so that they reflect nature. This is believed to bring positive chi inside your home. You can reflect the plants and trees in your front or backyard with mirrors to increase this chi. For example, if you have a large picture window in your living room that provides a view of the trees and plants in your front yard, place a mirror on the opposite wall to reflect that view. Using mirrors to reflect light from other areas of your home is believed to be good for your home's feng shui. Reflecting light in dark hallways is believed to be especially good for your home's chi. For example, you could hang a mirror near a window to reflect sunlight into a dark room or hallway. It is believed that reflecting doorways in a mirror sends good chi back out. Avoid reflecting doorways to keep your good chi in your home. There are other miscellaneous surfaces and items you should avoid reflecting in your mirrors. This includes your bed, any flames, another mirror, or sharp corners in your home or furniture.
Summary:
Amplify the outdoors with mirrors. Add light with mirrors. Avoid reflecting doors. Avoid reflecting certain surfaces and items.