Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Imagine you need to memorize basic trigonometry. Understand what mnemonics are. Know what mnemonics are good for. Create a mnemonic scheme. Practice remembering your mnemonic and what you have to memorize from your mnemonic.

Answer: Suppose for this task we're memorizing how to figure out the sine, cosine, and tangent of the base angle of a right triangle. Mnemonics is simply a fancy word for a process you're probably familiar with from grade school. If you've ever used ROYGBIV to remember the colors (red orange yellow green blue indigo violet), or a nonsense sentence like "My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas" to remember the planets (Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto), you've used a mnemonic. If you have to memorize more items than you can make a short sentence or phrase for, this will be hard to work with; for this reason, the mnemonic method, like chaining, is best suited for limited numbers of items you have to memorize that can fit into a scheme. Mnemonics are better suited for memorizing a list of words, for instance; it is not as good for memorizing big lists without clear organization, like a list of phone numbers or the digits of pi. A mnemonic scheme is simply a "key" sentence or a phrase for what you have to memorize. For our example, we can make up a simple, easy to remember nonsense word. Your mnemonic serves as the 'key' to your memory. Scroll down to cover the previous list - can you remember what the mnemonic stands for?

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a skin cleanser. Wash your chest every day. Moisturize your chest. Use sun protection. Wear cotton clothing. Avoid drying out and damaging your skin.

Answer: Look for a gentle body cleanser that's non-comedogenic. This means that the product won't clog your pores and cause acne like comedones, blackheads, whiteheads or pimples. You can use the same acne cleansers on your chest that are marketed for facial acne. Look for a product that contains benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or alpha hydroxy acids. These ingredients can help control acne by chemically peeling away dead and dying skin cells. Benzoyl peroxide also reduces acne-causing bacteria on your skin. Take a bath or a shower once a day using warm water. Hot water can strip your skin of moisture and cause irritation. Take a soft clean cloth and gently massage the cleanser onto your chest. Rinse the cleanser off and carefully towel dry your skin. Avoid scrubbing your skin since this can make acne worse. Take an extra shower if you've been sweating a lot. For example, take a shower after working out. Keeping your skin hydrated is an important step in preventing acne. Just splashing water on your chest is enough to keep the skin hydrated for a few hours. To keep your skin hydrated throughout the day, you need to apply a moisturizer. Gently rub a non-comedogenic moisturizer on your chest after washing. Keeping your skin hydrated by moisturizing has also been proven to reduce scarring. Exposure to sunlight and tanning beds will damage your skin over time which increases your risk for acne. Take steps to protect your skin by limiting your time in the sun, avoiding tanning beds, and covering up when you do go outside. You should also wear sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays, even on cloudy days. Realize that some medications (including acne medications) can cause sensitivity to the sun and tanning beds. These medications include: antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim; antihistamines like diphenhydramine; cancer medications like 5-FU, vinblastine, dacarbazine; heart drugs like amiodorone, nifedipine, quinidine and ditiazem; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like naproxen and the acne medications isotretinoin and acitretin. Cotton lets sweat evaporate more efficiently so it doesn't remain against your skin for an extended period of time, increasing your risk of acne. Try to wear cotton shirts and bras as much as possible. Studies have shown that the bacteria that grows on cotton clothing is different than the bacteria that grows on polyester clothing. The type of bacteria that grows on the cotton clothing is less likely to infect the skin and cause acne. You should also sleep on cotton sheets. This can greatly reduce your risk for body acne since your skin is coming into contact with the sheets for a long period of time every night. Make sure to wash your sheets and clothing regularly as well. Skincare products often contain alcohol since this can strip oil from the skin and make your skin feel tingly and clean. Unfortunately, alcohol in skincare products can dry out your skin and clog your pores. To protect your skin, choose alcohol-free products. You should also avoid touching your chest or picking, popping, or squeezing any pimples. This will prevent bacteria from transferring from your hands to your chest which can cause acne or flare-ups. Popping or picking at pimples can also lead to scarring.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Utilize variable speed pitches when practicing batting. Stay inside of breaking balls. Train patience with lobs. Reinforce recognition of curveballs.

Answer: Have a practice partner stand behind a screen about 15 ft in front of the plate. Your practice partner should alternate between overhand and underhand techniques, giving an irregular tempo to the pitches coming across the plate. Your goal is to drive all of these right up middle field. The variability of these pitches will help you recognize off-speed pitches and the shifts in posture and body position that accompany off-speed pitches. Your practice partner should stand on your open side at about 45 behind your batting position. Have your partner lob an underhand toss into the contact zone while you concentrate on crushing the ball straight into the midfield. The angle of approach for this drill is ideal for giving you the impression that you are on the inside, which is the right habit to have when trying to hit a breaking ball. It can be difficult allowing curves to drop and come to you. To practice patience and keep yourself from pushing forward and being out front, have a practice partner set up a screen 10 - 15 ft in front of you. Then have him lob the ball to you over the screen. Wait for the ball to enter your optimal hitting zone. Stay inside the ball. Attempt to rocket the ball straight up the middle. The more you practice the curveball, the easier it will be for you to notice and manage. You might consider spending one-on-one time with your pitcher to train hitting his curves or even drilling the curveballs from a pitching machine.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk to your doctor. Find out if you meet the initial qualifications. Undergo an extensive health screening. Follow pre-surgery instructions Undergo gastric bypass surgery. Follow all post-surgery guidelines.

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Gastric bypass surgery limits the amount of food a person can physically tolerate. This surgery can cause rapid weight loss, thereby reducing the amount of fat in the pancreas. Gastric bypass, however, can pose both short-term and long-term risks. Discuss these with your doctor. Short-term risks include: excessive bleeding, infection, adverse reactions to anesthesia, blood clots, problems with breathing, leaks in your gastrointestinal system, and in rare cases, death. Long-term risks include: bowel obstruction, dumping syndrome (which causes diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting), gallstones, hernias, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), malnutrition, stomach perforation, stomach ulcers, vomiting, and in rare cases, death. In order to be considered for a gastric bypass, you must either have a body mass index (BMI) of more than 40, or have a BMI of at least 35 and a weight-related condition (like type 2 diabetes). In some cases, a person with a BMI of 34 or lower may be considered if their weight is creating serious problems with their health. Before your doctor can approve you for this surgery, you will have to undergo a series of in-depth medical tests, and in some cases, have a psychological evaluation. This is done to ensure that you are physically and emotionally strong enough to handle the surgery. . Depending on your specific health needs, your doctor may ask you to do several things prior to your surgery. Your doctor may ask you to: Restrict your eating and drinking Stop taking certain medications Stop smoking Begin a physical activity program When you have gastric bypass surgery, you will be placed under anesthesia. The surgeon will make a small incision in your abdomen and insert laparoscopic tools. The surgeon will then place an inflatable band around the uppermost part of your stomach. In most cases, you will spend 1 night in the hospital. Immediately following your surgery, you won't be able to eat for a period of 2 days, in order to let your stomach heal. After this, you will begin eating liquids, then move on to pureed foods, and finally onto solid foods. You will be expected to follow a restricted diet for at least 12 weeks. Maintain all scheduled follow-up appointments.