Article: Before you touch your contacts or any part of your case you need to wash your hands with warm water and soap. Hold your hands under the water and sing the "Birthday Song" to ensure that they are properly clean. Being vigilant about handwashing will prevent the transfer of bacteria from your hands to your eyes. For best results, use an all-natural soap that does not contain additional fragrances or moisturizers. These chemicals can transfer from your hands to the case and then to your eyes. When you know you are going to handle your case or contacts, dry your hands off with a lint-free towel. This will prevent fibers from making their way into your case and causing eye irritation. Grab your case and unscrew the lids from the wells (if they are closed). Set the lids aside. Turn the case upside down over your sink and drain out the old solution. Shake the case a bit to remove any leftover moisture. This may sound like common sense, but check that you contacts are not in the case before you empty it. If you see leftover lens solution in your case, resist the urge to add solution to it and move on. Reusing solution in this way lessens its sanitizing effects and can lead to a bacterial infection.
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Wash your hands. Empty your case. Never "top-off" the solution.
Article: The most successful athletes are defined by their ability to accommodate for a wide range of techniques. In a competitive environment, you can't depend on the other team to use one kind of shot. If you feel like you've mastered certain blocks but other players are still getting shots past you, it is likely you haven't taken all possible shots into account yet. Here are some common shots to look out for: A jump shot is the most common shot. To gain height, offensive players will jump in the air and throw the ball towards the net. A slam dunk is the most efficient shot in basketball. This is where an offensive player runs directly up the court, jumps up, and delivers it directly into the net. A fadeaway is an advanced shot where the offensive player will lean away from the net as he throws it in. This is done to avert the efforts of blocking players. It can be resisted by putting your arms in the predicted path of the basketball. A faked shot is where an offensive player lines up a shot but doesn't actually throw the ball. This is done for psychological reasons of tricking up the opposing team. Slam dunks are considered very risky shots, as it's difficult to get a proper block without incurring a foul call. If you do attempt to block a slam dunk, get in between the net and the other player and jump directly up, aiming your hand in the path of the ball. A fadeaway shot is where a shooting player will hop backwards as he throws the ball towards the hoop. This tactic is specifically geared to trick up a blocking player. To maximize your chances of blocking a fadeaway, jump up between the ball and the net and extend your hands towards the ball. Don't swing your arms unnecessarily around as you're blocking. This will incur a foul call. A significant part of blocking shots in basketball involves the proper use of jumping. Jumping is a muscle-based exercise, but it's not often seen as a primary workout focus for many players. Practice doing sets of vertical jumps, attempting to get as much force off the ground as you can. Next, add on to this exercise by holding barbells in each hand and jumping with them. This will increase the pressure on your legs, making them better-suited for jumping blocks when you play competitively.
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Practice a versatile range of shots. Jump up to fend a slam dunk. Accommodate to block a fadeaway shot. Focus on your jumping.
Article: The temptation to stay up late on school nights is real, but not getting enough sleep can actually impact your grades and make you feel stressed. If you're tired in class, you won't be able to focus and take good notes. If you can't focus or take good notes, you won't learn the material, and you'll have a harder time studying for tests. It's not always easy, but try your best to go to sleep early and at the same time every night so you feel rested and alert in class. Avoid eating, exercising, or drinking caffeine before bed since it will make it harder to fall asleep. Try to avoid looking at screens for 1 hour before you go to bed. The light from screens can make your body feel more awake and interfere with your sleep cycle. Instead, try reading a book, taking a bath, or drawing in a sketchbook before bed. Exercising regularly can actually help your brain function better and reduce stress. Find some form of exercise that you like and do it for 30 minutes at least 5 days a week. Any kind of physical activity you enjoy can count as exercise, like playing sports, riding your bike, dancing, or running. Not only will a healthy diet make you feel better physically, it can also make it easier to concentrate in school. Try to limit foods that are high in saturated fat and simple carbs, like soda, desserts, processed meats, and packaged cookies. Instead, focus on eating fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains. Some specific foods that may make it easier to concentrate in school and while you're studying include: Salmon Blueberries Green tea Spinach Eggs Bananas Dark chocolate Trying to get straight A's in high school can be super stressful sometimes, so it's important to find healthy ways to cope with stress that work for you. Set aside some time each day, like an hour every evening, to unwind and shut your brain off for a bit. A few relaxation techniques you can try include: Yoga Meditation Deep breathing Progressive muscle relaxation
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Get 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night. Get in a little exercise on most days of the week. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Use relaxation techniques to de-stress.