Article: When you visit your doctor, he will check to see whether your skin is abnormally pale. This could result from anemia that is associated to leukemia. Your doctor will also check to see whether your lymph nodes are swollen. Your physician also will test to see whether your liver and spleen are larger than normal. Swollen lymph nodes are also a trademark sign of lymphoma. An enlarged spleen is also a symptom of many other sicknesses like mononucleosis. Your doctor will draw blood. Then, she will examine the blood herself or send it to a laboratory to assess your white blood cells or platelet counts. If your numbers are significantly high, she could order additional tests (MRIs, lumbar punctures, CT scans) to check for leukemia. For this test, a doctor inserts a long, slender needle into your hip bone to extract marrow. Your doctor will send the sample to a lab to assess whether leukemia cells are present. Depending on the results, he might order additional testing. Once your doctor has examined all possible aspects of your condition, he can give you a diagnosis. This might take a bit of time, as laboratory processing times vary. Still, you should hear within a few weeks. You might not have leukemia. If you do, your doctor will be able to tell you what type you have and discuss potential treatment options. Your doctor will share whether leukemia is growing fast (acute) or slowly (chronic). Next, he will determine what kind of white blood cell has the disease. Lymphocytic leukemia impacts lymphoid cells. Myelogenous leukemia affects myeloid cells. While adults can get all types of leukemia; most small children suffer from Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Both children and adults can suffer from Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), but this is the most common fast growing leukemia for adults. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) impact adults and may take years to show symptoms.
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Have a physical exam. Undergo blood work. Receive a bone marrow biopsy. Obtain a diagnosis.
Article: When clapping the beat, clap hard on a strong beat (the start of a bar), and more softly on a weak beat. If you clapped "strong-weak-weak", it is in triple time. "Strong-weak" implies dual time, and "strong-weak-weak-weak" quadruple. If there were usually three shorter notes in each beat (or a multiple of three), it is compound time. If there were usually two or a multiple of two, it is simple time. These include 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 and 3/8. The lower number signifies what each beat is (2 means a minim; 4 a crotchet; 8 a quaver and so on). The higher number is how many are in a bar (eg: 3/8 is three quavers). These include 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 and 12/16. Complex time signatures are mixtures of simple and compound time, such as 5/8 and 7/8. There are usually different ways to split up the beat. Complex time can also be fitted into more usual time signatures such as 4/4, for example by the main beats being two dotted crotchets, then a crotchet. For example, in simple 3/8 there are three beats of three quavers in a bar. In compound 3/8 there is one beat in a bar, which can be subdivided into three quavers. You might be asked a series of questions after the administrator plays a piece. Study the syllabus for your examination for details. Some questions might be, "was the piece played piano fortissimo at the beginning?", "was the middle section staccato or legato?", "was there a ritardando at the end?", "was there a decrescendo at the end?". Make sure you learn all the terminology for this.
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In lower grade exams, you will probably be asked to clap to the beat, name the time signature, and distinguish differences between the same piece when played twice. If you are asked for the metre of the piece, think where you clapped for the strong beat. To work out whether the metre is simple or compound, think about each beat. Understand simple time signatures. Understand compound time signatures. Note that some time signatures can be used for either simple or compound time. Learn the terminology accurately.
Article: Stress is a huge contributor to belly fat. When you're stressed, your cortisol levels can skyrocket, leading to more fat storage in your midsection. To avoid this, make time for activities that help relieve your stress. Reading, playing an instrument, or hitting the golf course, for example, are all great options for stress-relieving activities. Sleep has a huge impact on your ability to fight belly fat. When you don't get enough sleep, you likely have a harder time controlling your appetite, cravings, mood, and motivation. By getting enough sleep, you'll have the energy to stay motivated to stick to your diet and exercise plan and get rid of your muffin top. Getting enough sleep also helps keep your cortisol levels down, which helps fight belly fat by helping your body manage stress. Sleeping also helps decrease late night snacking, which can derail your progress and contribute to muffin top. When you add muscle mass and lose belly fat, the number on the scale may stay the same or even increase. Instead of relying on your weight to track your progress, take time to assess how you feel and how your clothes fit. This will be a much more accurate indicator of whether your muffin top is shrinking or not. While losing belly fat can make you feel better and help your clothes fit better, it can also play a big role in improving your health. Having excess belly fat can increase your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Therefore, if you have excess belly fat and are worried about your health, talk to your family doctor or a nutritionist about creating a diet and exercise plan specifically tailored to your needs, medical history, and lifestyle.
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Find activities that help relieve your stress. Get enough sleep to keep you motivated and on track. Don't rely on the scale to measure your progress. Talk to a healthcare professional to create a healthier lifestyle plan.