Write an article based on this "Avoid searching for an intruder. Come up with a simple code word that your family will recognize in an emergency. Designate a safe room. Make sure your safe room locks from the inside. Have your safe room stocked in advance. Turn out the lights and remain as silent as possible. Avoid calling out to the intruder. Call emergency services as quickly as possible. Choose your position in the safe room strategically. Remain in your safe room until the police arrive. Make sure your entire house is checked by the police. Consider staying with a friend or neighbor for the rest of the evening."
article: We've all seen movies where the home-owner grabs a bat and sneaks through the house searching for an intruder. It's best, though, to avoid confrontation with the intruder if at all possible. An intruder can react violently, so instead of searching for the intruder, you should first try to escape or hide. If you need to warn your family members about an invasion, it's a great idea to have a code worked out in advance. You can shout this simple word or phrase, such as "ESCAPE!", to put them on the alert so that they can escape or run to a safe place. If you're not able to get out of the house, having a designated safe room (or even closet) can be a good idea. If at all possible, try to make your way to this safe room if you hear an intruder in your home. Whether your safe room is your bedroom or a separate room in the house, you want to make sure that it has a solid door which locks from the inside and which can be quickly and easily barricaded. Consider installing a dead bolt on your bedroom door and/or the safe room for extra security. You should also make sure that you have an audible and silent panic alarm in your room that is monitored. The alarm system may startle or deter the intruder in the first place. The most important item to have in your safe room is a working, charged phone so that you can contact the police. Ideally, this will not be a land-line, which could be cut, and would instead be a cell phone. Stock your safe room with things you can use as a weapon in case the intruder makes it in and you are forced to defend yourself, such as a bat. We'll have more to say in later steps about keeping more dangerous weapons such as knives and guns in your safe room. You may also want to consider having food, water, and first aid supplies in your safe room. You don't want to alert the intruder to your presence if at all possible, so make sure that all lights in the room are turned off. You may be tempted to yell "We've called the police!" in order to make the intruder panic and leave as quickly as possible. This isn't a good idea, thoughit will give away your hiding place. If, however, the intruder tries to break into the room where you're hiding, then it may actually be a good idea to yell "We've called policethey're on their way!". Use the plural "we" when you call out, even if you're alone. If the intruder thinks that there are more than one of you, he may panic and leave. Once you are secure, call for help immediately. Be sure to provide the dispatcher with as many details as possible. For example, "My name is Sally Smith, and I live at 123 River Road. I hear two intruders in my home. I'm hiding in the upstairs back bedroom, and I think they are still downstairs in the living room." Try to keep the line with the dispatcher open so that they can listen in, provide you with updates on the progress of the police, and help keep you calm. If the intruder tries to break into the room where you are hiding, you're going to have to be prepared. Experts recommend that you stand in a corner that is on the opposite side of the door. Have your family members stand behind you. This way, if the intruder breaks into the room, you'll be able to see them before they see you, and you can quickly assess the situation to see if you need to fight (or shoot, if you are armed with a gun). Even if you are sure that the intruder has left, it's best for you to stay put until the police arrive to secure your home. Continue to stay on the line with the emergency services dispatcher until you are told that the police have arrived and until the police announce themselves outside your door. Especially if the suspect isn't caught by the police, you should ask them to thoroughly check your house and property. Even if the police have assured you that your house is safe, you may feel more comfortable spending the night elsewhere. It's also a good idea to try to determine how the intruder got into your home: was a lock picked or a window broken? You may need to have repairs completed and/or locks changed before you'll feel safe sleeping in your home again.

Write an article based on this "Dim the lights. Prepare the bedroom. Encourage a relaxing hobby at bedtime. Exercise to relax."
article: Approximately one hour before bed, dim the lights slightly in the person's home or apartment. Bright lights create stimulation in the brain, and as a result, can make it more difficult to fall asleep. By dimming them, a person more likely to fall asleep later on at night. If the lights in the house or apartment cannot be dimmed, one alternative is to turn off all overhead lighting and leave a few smaller lamps on to create a dimmed effect. Set the room to a comfortable temperature if the home or apartment has a thermostat. If the room is too cold, the person will not be comfortable enough to sleep because he or she will feel chilly. If it's too warm, he or she will be sweaty and uncomfortable. Usually, a temperature around 72F (21C) is ideal. Also, try to keep the room as quiet as possible by closing windows. In a home or apartment without a thermostat, try providing a fan to keep the person cool or extra blankets to keep them warm. Rather than getting into bed and immediately turning off the lights to go to sleep, encourage the person to pick up a relaxing hobby once they get in bed. This will help bring the day to a close. By relaxing before bed with a repetitive activity, the person will be less stimulated, and thus be more likely to fall sleep. Try reading for 30 minutes before bed, for instance. Be sure they do not reach for their tablet or phone. Once in bed, the bright lights from their tablet or phone will stimulate their brain and make it difficult to fall asleep after they are turned off. After their new nighttime activity, such as reading, suggest that the person further relax through exercise. One exercise frequently recommended includes progressive muscle relaxation, which involves going through each muscle group in the body and flexing and relaxing it. Another suggested exercise is deep breathing, which will also help prepare the person for bed. You may also suggest mental exercise which will distract the mind, for instance, thinking of fruits and vegetables that begin with the same letter.

Write an article based on this "Know the uses of benzoyl peroxide. Know how benzoyl peroxide works. Identify the signs of an allergic reaction. Use only as directed. Limit exposure to other products."
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Benzoyl peroxide is the active ingredient in many topical acne medications, such as Benzac and Acne 10 Gel, among others. Acne medication containing benzoyl peroxide comes in many different forms, such as gels, bar soaps, lotions and facial washes. Some of these medications are available over-the-counter, while others require a prescription. Make sure you read the active ingredients of the product to know if it contains benzoyl peroxide and what strength. Benzoyl peroxide works as an antimicrobial and exfoliative agent, helping to kill bacteria and to increase skin turnover. Benzoyl peroxide also helps to dry excess oil on the face. It also works to reduce inflammation where it is applied. It is known that 1 2% of people are allergic to benzoyl peroxide. While most people will experience skin irritation, redness and scaling with the use of benzoyl peroxide, these side effects should subside with time. If you continue to experience redness and scaling even when using very low concentrations applied on alternate days, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction to the drug. Irritation is extremely common during the first three weeks of use and should improve after four to six weeks. Other possible signs of an allergic or negative reaction include peeling, sensitivity, and dryness. If you experience signs of a severe allergic reaction, including a tightness in the throat, shortness of breath, wheezing, low blood pressure, fainting, or collapse, call emergency services immediately. Whenever you use an over-the-counter product containing benzoyl peroxide, you should use that product in accordance with all of the instructions on the label. If you acquired the medication with a prescription, it is critical that you use benzoyl peroxide products as directed by a medical professional. In severe cases of acne, it is common to combine using benzoyl peroxide with topical or oral antibiotics as well as tretinoin. It should be noted, however, combining benzoyl peroxide with other irritants, other skin care products with benzoyl peroxide or exposing yourself to excessive sunlight can increase the risk of skin irritation in the area where benzoyl peroxide was applied. Make sure to limit exposure to other irritants so that you can effectively gauge the efficacy of benzoyl peroxide products in treating your acne. The side effects of combining other skin care products with benzoyl peroxide are similar to those that occur when you are having a genuine allergic reaction.