Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize signs of reduced grooming. Bring your cat to the vet. Look for related symptoms of pain or illness. Take your cat's weight into account. Consider your cat's age. Look for signs of chronic stress.

Answer: Signs that your cat isn't grooming itself properly include an unkempt or messy appearance, matting, and lots of loose, dead hair in the coat. In addition, instead of looking smooth and shiny, the coat might appear harsh and greasy. Its feet might be stained from the litter box, and it might consistently have food in its muzzle. Scheduling a vet visit should be one of the first steps you take when determining why your cat has stopped grooming. Pain and illness are the most common reasons a cat stops grooming itself. Common pain-related conditions associated with reduced grooming include dental disease and bone or joint disorders. A range of symptoms or behavioral changes might accompany reduced grooming. Report any related symptoms you observe to your cat's vet. Examples include: Increased sleeping or sleeping in just one position Decreased appetite Increased aggression, especially when touched or moved Change in litter box habits Abnormal body positions that seem to favor a painful area Tooth decay or foul breath An overweight cat can have trouble reaching all of its body parts. Weight could be the issue if your cat grooms some places normally but ignores hard to reach spots. If you're not sure if your cat is overweight, ask its vet if its weight might be restricting its mobility. If your cat is thin but ignores hard to reach spots, it might have another mobility issue, like a bone or joint disorder. Sudden unwillingness or inability to groom is especially concerning in younger adult cats, as it's more often associated with a serious health problem. Reduced grooming is more common in senior cats. They often develop arthritis or other degenerative joint issues that make self-grooming difficult. Kittens can also have grooming issues if they were separated from their mother before learning to self-groom. You'll have to groom it yourself, but in time it will likely begin cleaning itself. Start grooming it as soon as possible to teach it to enjoy the grooming process. Stress in cats is more often associated with over-grooming. However, chronic stress, or stress that develops over a long period of time, can lead to reduced grooming in some cats. Look for other signs of chronic stress, including: Hiding, withdrawal, or lack of interest in play Defensive aggression Heightened startle response Urinating or defecating outside of the litter box

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sprinkle the excess sugar over each creme brulee. Quickly caramelize the top with the blow torch or a kitchen butane torch. Refrigerate for another 45 minutes before serving (optional). Finished.

Answer: Make sure that the sugar coats the creme brulee evenly. An uneven coat of sugar will make the caramelization harder. Don't caramelize it for more than roughly 8-10 seconds. If you over-heat it, the sugar will turn black. If you don't have a blowtorch, move the wire rack in the oven to its highest position and turn on the broiler. Set the ramekins on a baking sheet and place them underneath the broiler, twisting the ramekins often for even browning. Letting them refrigerate for any longer may allow the sugar to dissolve back into the custard. This step is optional, as some prefer to caramelize the sugar immediately before serving.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pick brain foods. Drink water. Make time for daydreaming in more appropriate settings.

Answer: Foods that are full of nutrients such as antioxidants, Vitamin E, Omega-3 oils and magnesium will all give you long lasting energy. When you choose foods that stimulate focus and give you energy you'll be more prepared to engage in class and not daydream. Avoid food with high sugar and fat content. These types of food will cause you to have a sugar high where your body will immediately expel the energy and then come crashing down because your body has burned all the possible energy.So don't pick up that sugary cereal or doughnut first thing in the morning, as it won't give you the long lasting energy you need to maintain focus and concentration. Choose foods like blueberries that have antioxidants or whole grains that are full of good carbs to keep your energy up. When you pick up healthier foods, like a whole grain steel cut oatmeal, you won't be daydreaming about lunchtime. If you want to be able to focus and not daydream you need to prepare you body as much as possible, just like you would a marathon. If you're not properly hydrated you can suffer from poor concentration and headaches. Being thirsty will also draw your focus away from whatever task you have in front of you and lead to distractions like daydreaming. While daydreaming in class isn't a good idea, daydreaming is good for you.Take some time for yourself to relax. When you prepare your mind and body you'll be better suited to keep focus and not daydream. Using a planner or calendar application can help you map out your day- including that free time. It'll help you get into routine before you are used to it. You can try yoga, taking a nap, watching something on Netflix, or listening to some music. Having a leisurely activity planned in your day will give you a stress free outlet as a reward for maintaining focus throughout the day.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk to your doctor if you have leg pain or swelling. Wear compression stockings if you have reduced blood flow in your legs. Wear compression stockings if you develop varicose veins while pregnant. Wear compression stockings after surgery. Try compression stockings after exercising.

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Leg pain and/or swelling can be uncomfortable to live with, and compression stockings might make your legs feel better. Talk with your doctor to see if this option will reduce your discomfort. If you have poor blood flow in your legs, compression stockings are not the right choice. Your doctor will check to see if you have varicose veins, venous leg ulcers, deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a deep vein), or lymphedema (leg swelling). If one of these conditions is present, your doctor may prescribe compression stockings for you. You may need to wear compression stockings daily for up to two years. Almost one-third of pregnant women will develop varicose veins, which are veins typically in the legs and feet that have enlarged because of increased pressure in your veins. Wearing compression stockings can make your legs more comfortable and will promote blood circulation. Ask your doctor if compression stockings will help your condition. In some cases, compression stockings will be prescribed for patients post-surgery to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), or the formation of blood clots in your veins. If your post-surgery recovery restricts your mobility or requires extended bed rest, your doctor may prescribe compression stockings. While research about the health benefits of wearing compression stockings during exercise is mixed, recovery time after exercising is decreased as blood flow is improved. Many runners and other athletes now wear compression stockings either during exercise or afterwards. It is up to you whether you find them comfortable enough to wear. These are usually sold as compression socks, and are available at sporting goods stores and other athletic supply stores.