In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Because high cholesterol almost always presents with no signs or symptoms, the fastest and easiest way to detect it is via a blood test. Specifically, a "lipid panel" evaluates your HDL ("good") cholesterol, your LDL ("bad") cholesterol, your total cholesterol, and your triglyceride levels (another type of fat). It is a fasting blood test, meaning that you cannot eat or drink fluids other than water for nine to 12 hours prior to the blood test. You may eat and/or drink immediately following the blood test. For this reason, most people do the test first thing in the morning (following an overnight "fast"), and eat breakfast after the blood test is over. When your blood test results come back from the lab, you will want to know whether they are concerning or not. Here's how to interpret your results: HDL ("good") cholesterol: below 40mg/dL for men or 50mg/dL for women is poor, 5059mg/dL is better, and above 60mg/dL is best. Ironically, HDL cholesterol is the one value where the higher numbers are more desirable. LDL ("bad") cholesterol: below 70129mg/dL is desirable (the recommended value for you will depend on your overall health and other cardiovascular risk factors). 130159mg/dL is considered borderline high, and above 160mg/dL is high. Total cholesterol: below 200mg/dL is desirable, 200239mg/dL is borderline high, and above 240mg/dL is high. Triglycerides: below 150mg/dL is desirable, 150199mg/dL is borderline high, and above 200mg/dL is high. If you make changes to improve your cholesterol, you may be eager to get your levels rechecked to see how your new, healthier lifestyle has impacted your cholesterol. It can, however, take between two and three months to see the lab changes from diet or medication. Make sure allow your body time to adjust before you get retested and become frustrated or discouraged. Because there is essentially no way to detect high cholesterol other than through blood tests, you will need repeat screening blood tests throughout your life. It is generally recommended to have your cholesterol levels tested once every five years if your initial test comes back normal. If your initial test is borderline high or high, or if you have risk factors or other medical conditions that may predispose you to elevated cholesterol, your doctor will likely advise that you have more frequent screening blood tests. For children, an initial test is recommended between the ages of nine and 11. A second test is recommended between the ages of 1721. Screening can then continue every five years thereafter, unless otherwise indicated.
Summary: Ask your doctor for a lipid panel. Learn how to interpret your blood test results. Be patient when getting rechecked. Receive screening at regular intervals.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you read aloud, go through the text (if possible) and mark any key words or phrases. You'll want to emphasize these important spots so your audience can better understand your message. Some of the ways you can emphasize these words or phrases are to speak them slower, faster, softer, or louder. For example, if you're reading the word "Boom!" you should increase your volume when you speak this word. However, the words "Shh, listen," may require you to say them in a soft voice for emphasis. If the text contains any dialogue, mark that as well. Consider using different voices to give personality to each character. Don't rely on being able to remember where you should vary the pace or volume in your reading. Make notes in your text that tell you when to do so and what type of emphasis to use. Figuring out where you should breathe is important in keeping continuity in your reading. You'll want to make sure you aren't constantly running out of breath in the middle of a sentence. Before reading your selection to the audience, go through your text and mark where the breaks in the phrases and sentences are. These places are where you should breathe. When you do take a breath, take one deep enough to allow you to continue reading comfortably until the next marked break. Pauses in the text provide emphasis and create a dramatic effect. They also give your listeners a chance to digest what you've just read and let your words sink in. Mark the places you will pause in your text to help yourself remember where to do this. Be sure you indicate which marks are for breaths and which are for pauses. Your pauses will be longer than simply taking a breath. Pauses can also give you an opportunity to scan your audience and make sure they are engaged. You can adjust your volume or emphasis based on audience reactions, if necessary. It can help to watch others read aloud as an example of what to do. As you're watching them, note the things they do that make you take interest or that make it easier for you to understand the text. Keep a notepad handy so you can jot down notes while they are speaking. Look for videos of engaging speakers online. A quick Internet search should come up with some good examples, like Martin Luther King Jr. or Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Study what they do and try to mimic it in your own speaking. Before going in front of your main audience, practice reading the text in front of a few friends or family members. In addition to providing an opportunity to rehearse, this will help ease any nervousness you might feel about reading aloud in front of others. Ask your test audience for feedback. They may be able to let you know if you need to speak more loudly or clearly. You can also ask if they were able to identify the key points of the text based on your use of emphasis.
Summary: Underline key words and phrases. Decide where to breathe. Plan where you will pause. Watch others reading out loud. Practice your reading in front of others.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If she likes you, she'll probably act shyer or blush a lot when you are around. If she treats you the same as other guy friends, chances are she just wants to be friends. If a girl likes you, she may give you tons of attention, even if she is around other people. This is because you are the one she prefers talking to and spending time with. If a girl has romantic feelings for you, she will remember specific details about what you say. For example, she will remember when you said you prefer chicken to steak, or keep track of all your favorite songs. See if she gets angry and jealous when you flirt with another girl. If she seems bothered or starts asking you what you were talking about with that other girl, then she may have romantic feelings for you. If they show a sudden interest in you or ask you a lot of personal questions, chances are they are trying to get to know you better because their friend has strong feelings for you. If they try to tease you when the girl is around, it is probably because she likes you. When a girl likes you, she will indirectly express it when you two hang out. Here are some things she may say: "I love spending time with you." "You're my favorite person." "You are so funny." If a girl always starts a conversation with you, especially if she has no real reason to talk to you in the first place, she's definitely interested! If she sends you text messages just to say hi, or that she's thinking about you, it's a good sign.
Summary:
Pay attention to how she treats you in comparison with other guy friends. Observe her behavior when you are in a group. See how well she knows your interests. Do a jealousy test. Pay attention to how her friends treat you. Listen for certain statements she makes around you. Take note of who initiates conversation.