Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Exercise regularly. Quit smoking Maintain a healthy weight. Reduce stress

Answer: Getting regular physical activity is an important part to a healthy lifestyle. In addition, regular physical activity is important to maintain heart health. Health professionals suggest being active at least three to four times a week. This amount of exercise has been shown to help lower your blood pressure, lower your cholesterol and help you maintain a healthy weight. Specifically, it's important to aim for about 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio activity each week. You can walk, jog, dance, use the elliptical or go hiking. In addition to cardio, add in one to two days of strength or resistance training. Try yoga, weight lifting or pilates. . Smoking is a well known cause of many chronic and very serious health conditions. There is a direct link to smoking and heart disease. Studies have shown that smoking causes the hardening of arteries and build of plaque as well. This can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Quit smoking as soon as possible. Cold turkey is the quickest way to quit; however, it's also the most difficult. If you're having difficulty quitting, consider seeing your primary care doctor for help. He or she may be able to provide you with medication to help you quit or refer you to a smoking cessation program. Maintaining a healthy weight is important to your general health. It also plays a serious role in the prevention of heart disease. If you're overweight or obese, you're at a higher risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and insulin resistance. These are the same risk factors for heart disease. Determine if your at a healthy weight by figuring out what your BMI is. You can use online calculators to figure out your BMI. If your BMI is between 25.0-29.9 you're considered overweight. If it's above 30.0 you're considered obese. If you've determined you're overweight or obese, consider losing some weight to help you reach a healthier weight. Talk to your doctor about appropriate weight loss programs or diets to help reduce your weight and your risk for heart disease. . A more unusual risk of heart disease is stress. Studies have shown that stress can influence your risk for a variety of health conditions including heart disease. Stress is something we must all deal with, but many people choose to overeat, smoke, drink or be physically inactive when they're feeling stressed. These are all behaviors that can increase your risk of heart disease. Talk to friends or family members, go for a walk, listen to calming music, do yoga, meditate or take a hot shower to help reduce your stress. Chronic stress has been linked to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Stressful work and demanding jobs have also been linked to high blood pressure. Stress resulting from job loss, too, can affect blood pressure. If you're having difficulty reducing stress, consider talking to a therapist or counselor for additional stress management techniques.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be realistic in your expectations for yourself and your partner. Take the time to understand who your partner is as a person. Have patience with each other. Talk about issues that matter to both you and your partner. Support each other. Show your partner acts of kindness. Ask your partner questions, rather than making assumptions.

Answer: Don't strive for an idealized relationship or expect your partner to be perfect or more than human. Show your partner grace and forgiveness, especially when they make a mistake or annoy you. You should also expect the same treatment from your partner. An idealized relationship is what is often presented in romantic films, novels, love songs, etc. One of the most important aspects of any relationship is to take plenty of time to genuinely understand who your partner is as a person. Often relationships start on a superficial level; they can be spurred by a common interest, a random meeting at a bar, or a common friend. To maintain and strengthen the bond of your relationship, you need to understand your partner on a deeper, more personal level. Continue to ask and learn more about their deep-seated beliefs, desires, and plans for the future. This will also allow you and your partner to grow and develop together as a couple. Try activities like: Ask your partner about their childhood. You could say, "What are some of your favorite memories from growing up?" Share thoughts about your family with your partner, and ask about theirs. Try asking, "What are some of the things about your family that make you the happiest? What about them makes you the least happy?" Tactfully ask your partner about their political and religious beliefsand be prepared to share yours, as well. In any relationship, people will make mistakes and occasionally annoy one another. When these situations arisewhich they inevitably willbe patient with your partner; give them space to make mistakes and grow from them. Rather than jumping in with an angry response, try saying, "What you said yesterday hurt me, but I'd like to hear your side before I jump to a conclusion." You could also say, "You may not realize that you offended me; I'd like to explain why I feel the way I do." Communicating often is the best, and most necessary, way to maintain a strong, deep connection in a relationship. Check in with your partner about their needs, and make sure that your personal needs are known as well. Discussions and conversations can include: Ask about your partner's day. You could try saying, "Did anything interesting happen at work today?" or "Did anything happen today that you'd like to talk about?" Share a story or something that happened to you. Flirteven years into a relationship! Find out something new about your partner. Make your partner laugh; keep it light sometimes. Try telling a joke or being silly with your partner. A great way to do this is by taking time to understand your partner's plans, ambitions, and goals, and finding ways to encourage them. Supporting your partner in their plans and goals will help you understand them better as a person, and will bolster their emotions. A romantic partner is often the first place that people look to for emotional and personal support. Let your partner rely on you to encourage them, and look to them for support as well. Acts of kindness do not need to be grand romantic gestures; they don't need to be expensive, or particularly unique. Rather, focus on small, meaningful, intimate acts that will show your partner you're thinking about them and that you care about them throughout the day. Acts of kindness can include: Buying your partner flowers or chocolate. Sending your partner love notesor love emails, texts, etc. Do a household chore for your partner. Make your partner breakfast in bed. If your partner is behaving or speaking in a way that bothers or confuses you, do not leap to a conclusion about what their actions mean. Instead, ask themdirectly but politelyabout whatever is concerning you. This will help you better understand how your partner works emotionally, and increase intimacy and trust in the relationship.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Let the corks cool until they're safe to touch.

Answer: The corks should still be warm and damp when you cut them, so just cool them for a few minutes. Start cutting them as soon as you can touch them without burning yourself. If you're working with a big batch of corks, keep the lid on the pot as you cut so the rest of the corks won't cool down too much.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Write from experience. Keep paper handy. Bring the characters to life. Give the characters depth. Make it unique.

Answer:
Write about something that means something to you; there's no point writing about something you have never experienced or know nothing about. Make it relatable to you; after all, a good story comes from the heart. Always keep a notepad and write words/phrases that inspire you. Give the characters interesting characteristics and make them relatable to you. They could be a person you know or a person you have imagined. Have the characters change, just like people do in real life. As the story unwinds put the characters in different situations that shows a different side to them. Don't go for the same plot and ending. Be unique make your story end in an unpredictable way.