Place a heavy skillet on the stove and turn the heat to high. Pour in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of vegetable oil and sprinkle six 7-ounce (200 g) hanger steaks with salt and pepper. Place the hanger steaks into the hot skillet and cook them for 6 to 8 minutes. Turn them occasionally so they cook evenly. The steaks will be medium-rare to well done depending on how long you saute them. Transfer the steaks to a plate. Cover the steaks loosely with aluminum foil to rest while you make the sauce. Heat the skillet with the steak drippings over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of the unsalted butter and 8 medium shallots that you've peeled and thinly sliced. Salt and pepper the shallots. Stir and cook them for 3 to 5 minutes so they become soft. Pour in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of red wine vinegar and let it cook until the liquid evaporates. Then pour in 1/2 cup (120 ml) of dry red wine. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook it until half of the liquid evaporates. Take the sauce off the stove and stir in the last tablespoon (14 g) of unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons (7 g) of minced Italian parsley leaves. Slice the steaks against the grain and spread them out on the serving plates. Pour some of the shallot sauce over each steak and serve them right away.

Summary: Heat a skillet and season the steaks. Saute the steaks for 6 to 8 minutes. Rest the steaks and cook the shallots. Stir in red wine and red wine vinegar. Finish the sauce and pour it over the steak.

Whether you are working at a desk, sitting in a car, riding in an airplane, or spending a lot of your day sitting down at home, make sure you stretch a few times a day. Sitting all day can cause your veins to become swollen because of decreased blood circulation. There are several good stretches you can do, even while sitting down. Sit with your legs straight out in front of you under your desk with only your heels touching the ground. Curl your toes so that they are pointing towards you and hold this position for 30 seconds. You should feel a stretch in your calf muscles, however, do not stretch so much that you feel pain. Point your toes away from you and hold this position for 30 seconds. You will feel a stretch in the front leg but make sure that there is no feeling of pain. Your legs are not the only thing that need to be stretched. This chest stretch helps your chest muscles and strengthens your back muscles to combat poor posture. Having good posture helps to keep your blood flowing smoothly throughout your body. Sit up tall in your chair. Imagine that there are strings from the ceiling that are pulling your chest upward. Interlock your fingers, and turn your palms toward the ceiling. Lift up your chin, tilt your head back, and gaze at the ceiling. Take a deep breath in this position, exhale, and release. Whether you are sitting at your desk for work, or in the car for a long ride, look for chances to get up from sitting. If one isn't coming up, make some time for a break to happen. While in the car, use trips to the gas station, bathroom breaks, even sightseeing to get up and stretch for a bit. These can work even if you aren't actually filling up the tank or using the bathroom. Just a little break from sitting can be helpful for the veins in your legs. When you are at work, look for excuses to get up during the day. Rather than sending an email, walk to the person's desk or office to have a conversation in person. When you go to lunch, walk somewhere for food instead of just sitting at your desk. This can be tough when flying, but for long flights consider getting up and walking to the back of the plane and back to your seat. Maybe get up and go to the bathroom once during the flight as well.

Summary: Do leg stretches after sitting for a long time. Stretch your chest a couple times a day. Take advantage of any breaks that come during the day.

The type of brace you end up with will depend on how severe your injury is. If you only have a mild sprain, you may able to get away with a simple compression sleeve. For more serious tears or fractures, you'll probably need a heavier-duty hinged brace reinforced with plastic or metal. Your healthcare provider, usually a doctor or physical therapist, will usually supply you with a brace that's best suited for your injury. There is some degree of trial and error in this process, so if your brace doesn't fit well initially, let them know and they can help you find the right size or style. It will also be important to find a brace in a size that fits you. Sizes are usually displayed on the backside of the packaging, and commercial models may be available in standard sizes. Ask your doctor about getting a second brace so that you can keep your braces clean. When you switch out braces, wash the one you just removed according to the instructions that came with the brace. Start by rolling up your pant leg to get it out of the way. Slip your foot into the top of the brace (the area where it widens to accommodate your thigh) and out through the bottom. Slide the brace up your leg until it rests over your injured knee. If the brace you're using is a wrap style as opposed to a sleeve style, place the inside of the pad against your knee, then wind the straps around. Most braces have a small hole in the front to indicate which way they should go on. When worn correctly, the point of your kneecap should be visible through this hole. This will offer greater comfort and keep the skin beneath the brace ventilated. Align the brace so that the hole doesn't pinch or catch your skin. Make sure the brace won't slide up or down before you secure it. For compression sleeves, you're done once you've got the brace on properly situated. If there are additional straps, guide these around the back of the brace and secure them in front using the Velcro strips. Your brace should be snug, but not too tight. You should be able to fit one or two fingers into the space between the brace and your leg. If you can't, the brace probably needs to be relaxed a bit. Fastening the lower strap first will steady the brace and help you achieve a more stable fit.

Summary: Choose the right style brace. Pull the brace on over your leg. Center the brace on your kneecap. Tighten the straps.

Keep in mind that young children and infants may not exhibit these symptoms. Fever symptoms include: Sweating and shivering Headache Muscle aches Loss of appetite General weakness Hallucinations, confusion, irritability, convulsions, and dehydration may be present with high fevers. For babies younger than 3 months, taking the temperature rectally is most recommended. This is because their ear canals are too small to use an electronic ear thermometer in them. For kids between three months and four years, you can use either an electronic ear thermometer to take the temperature in the ear canal, or use a rectal thermometer to take the temperature rectally. You can also use any digital thermometer to take an underarm (axillary) temperature, though this is less accurate. For kids older than age 4 who are able to cooperate, you can use a digital thermometer to take the temperature orally. You will need to consider, however, if they must breathe through their mouths due to stuffy noses, because this can cause an inaccurate temperature reading. If this is the case, then you can also use an electronic ear thermometer, temporal artery thermometer, or use the digital thermometer to get an underarm (axillary) temperature. Similarly, for elderly adults, you'll need to consider any uncooperative behavior or medical conditions that could interfere with obtaining a temperature reading to determine which method you should use. If getting a rectal or oral temperature reading is impractical, then the tympanic method (using an electronic ear thermometer) or temporal method may be used.
Summary: Look for symptoms of a fever. Consider the age, health condition, and behavior of the child or elderly person.