In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Focus on breathing and keeping your cool. Make an active mental effort to calming yourself down. This isn't always easy, but it prevents you from making a heated mistake and playing into a jerk's hands. Feelings of resentment and the desire to get even can quickly overthrow your better judgment if you're not careful. Breathing helps sooth your autonomic nervous (fight or flight) response and gives you something to fix your mind on other than coming up with something to say or do in retaliation. Draw in a deep breath, hold it to the count of three, then exhale. Do this four or five times. Imagine that the irritation you feel is slipping out with each breath. Pause to mull over what's going on rather than allowing yourself to be baited. Is the jerk actually saying anything worth listening to? What are you getting worked up over? Once you try to logically account for certain emotional impulses, you'll find that they quickly fade away. Give yourself thirty seconds to a minute to consider your possible reaction before acting it out. At the end of that time, you'll probably think better of it. Pull back and stop interacting with the mean person directly. If there are other people around, talk to one of them until you cool down. Otherwise, find something else to focus your attention on to take your mind off an unkind comment or action. If possible, go somewhere else and do something soothing to help you relax. Even if you don't have a way of escaping, you can demonstrate your indifference to the jerk's antics by directing your attention elsewhere. Talking to the people around you will also take their attention away from the jerk, meaning they won't get the conflict that they crave. If all else fails, pull out your phone and pretend to text a friend. That way, you can ignore an antagonist without the need to just sit in uncomfortable silence. You have nothing to prove to mean-spirited critics. Don't engage them or feel the need to confront them over meaningless words or you'll just be stooping to their level. Getting defensive is like revealing a chink in your armor that the jerk will zero in on and try to damage further. If they don't allow them to feel justified in attacking you, they'll just be hurling empty abuses. Arguing with a jerk only serves to validate their conduct. There may be times when it's necessary to speak out against a jerk, like when the person just won't stop, or when they're bullying someone else around you. In these cases, try to take a stand without coming off as aggressive. This can just motivate a jerk to push back even harder.
Summary: Take slow, deep breaths. Think before escalating the situation. Create some space. Don't feel the need to get defensive.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Homemade bread is a luxury that many elderly people cannot afford or make. Make several loaves and place the extras in the freezer, so that they can defrost and eat them at a later date. If it's hard for an older person to cook or navigate the kitchen, then a casserole is ideal. They can heat it up and eat this comfort food for days. " If you live nearby the person, promise to make a meal and it eat with them every month. This gesture will taste good and be an uplifting event for their year. Many elderly people spent years canning their own jams, jellies, pickles and more. Bring back memories and provide delicious, long-lasting food by giving something that may be sitting in your pantry.
Summary: Bake bread. Make a casserole. Give a personal gift certificate for a "meal of the month club. Gift your homemade canned goods.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Darkening of underarm skin can have a number of causes, including dead skin accumulation or a reaction to a deodorant. If you find this darkening disagreeable, you may want to lighten the skin. There are commercial skin lightening creams, but these are not well-regulated and may contain harsh chemicals. Luckily, there are natural ways of lightening the skin. Some of the simplest and most effective include: Try using honey as a simple and safe remedy that may help lighten skin. Apply raw honey over your armpits and leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes. Then, rinse it away. You can also combine a tablespoon of honey with a tablespoon of yogurt or teaspoon of lemon juice to intensify the effects. Often, dead skin cells cause underarm skin to darken, so regular exfoliation can also help. Exfoliants can dry out and irritate the skin, so choose a mild one. You may have an allergic reaction to a component of a deodorant if you notice persistent itching, redness, swelling, etc. on your underarms. Research has shown that a deodorant containing glycerol and sunflower seed oil can reduce irritation after shaving. If your deodorant does not seem to reduce underarm perspiration or odor, or if you have a reaction to it, talk to a medical professional about stronger or alternative products. Sweating, hair growth, odor, and darkening of the skin are all minor issues that normally arise related to underarms. These can be safely taken care of using the steps above. However, if things are out of the ordinary, it could be a sign of something more serious that needs professional attention. If sweat smells fruity, it could be a sign of diabetes, while liver or kidney disease can cause sweat to smell like bleach. Consult a doctor if you notice an unusual smell or a marked change in smell. Darkening of the skin of the underarms can happen to anyone, but is found more often in people with insulin problems, pituitary problems, certain infections, and a range of other issues. Contact a physician if you are concerned or if the darkening arises with symptoms of another problem.
Summary:
Lighten underarms using simple remedies. Change your deodorant if your underarms are irritated or bothersome. Consult a doctor if you have unusual or persistent symptoms.