INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you change your mind, you can say no. If at ANY TIME you feel uncomfortable, you can say no. There is nothing wrong with that. Do what's right for you and don't let someone guilt you into something you don't want to do. Don't drive if you're drunk and don't let him drive if he's drunk. You don't want this hook up to be to an IV in an ambulance. You never know what could happen. For your own safety, make sure your bestie or someone else you trust knows where you are. Never leave your drink unattended and make sure you watch it being opened or poured. Even if your guy is super awesome, that doesn't mean the other guys at the bar are. Everybody wants their junk to stay healthy, right? Even if you're a girl, have a condom for him to use. And don't let him talk you into going without, even if you are on birth control. Make sure you know how to put it on him (in case he doesn't know how or does it wrong). Again, you never know, so just make sure you have a phone ready to go with numbers for things like taxi services. Or a friend if you want someone to talk to later.

SUMMARY: Say NO. Don't drive drunk. Make sure someone knows where you are. Keep an eye on your drinks. Bring protection and insist on using it. Bring your phone!

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you've figured out where each of you stand, there's no reason to look back and dwell on the problem itself. Instead, focus on how you can resolve it. This minimizes the opportunity for the discussion to get out of hand and lead to a nasty disagreement. If either person starts dwelling on the issue, offer a gentle reminder to focus on the solution. Something to the effect of "Hey, let's try to focus on solving the problem, okay?" should do the trick. Compromise becomes virtually impossible when you're angry or aggressive. To make sure your compromise is successful, aim to show respect for the other person and their ideas, even if you don't agree with them. Don't insult them or use words like "stupid" or "useless" to describe their ideas. Denigrating the other person will only make them dig into their views more firmly and hinder your ability to compromise. to get anger or tension under control. Even if it's just for a few minutes, take the time to calm down if you're feeling irritated or tense. Try deep breathing while counting silently to yourself. Breathe in deeply through your nose for a count of 4. Hold the breath for 7 counts. Then, exhale slowly to a count of 8. Repeat the cycle until you feel more in control. If you can't go off by yourself, try doing a deep breathing exercise whenever the other person is talking. It helps you stay calm and prevents you from interrupting. There are good and bad compromises, so make sure what you're requesting of the other person is actually reasonable. Ask yourself some questions about the thing you want the person to compromise on. Is your request feasible for them? Are you asking the other person to change who they are? Let's say you like absolutely everything in your living space to be spotless and in order while your partner functions best with clutter. You might need to consider that you can't share the same space, especially if one of you isn't willing to alter their expectations. Writing down the compromise will ensure that you both understand it clearly. This can help prevent misunderstandings or mistakes in the future. You should both keep a copy of the compromise or post it in a place where you can both see it, such as a refrigerator or bulletin board. You can even both sign the compromise to show that you agree to its terms.

SUMMARY: Stay solution-focused. Be respectful of the other person. Breathe deeply Be realistic. Write down the compromise once you agree on it.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To prevent the flu, avoid coming into close contact with people who have the flu. Close contact includes coming close to the mouth, so avoid kissing or hugging those with the flu. You should also avoid an infected person if they sneeze or cough near you. Any bodily fluid can transfer the flu germs. Also avoid touching surfaces the infected individual touched, which will be contaminated with germs. Proper hand washing is the best way to prevent all kinds of infections. When you are in public or around a sick individual, you should wash your hands frequently. Carry hand sanitizer with you to use when you may not have access to a sink. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), proper hand washing technique is as follows: Get your hands wet with clean, running water. It can be either warm or cold. Next, turn off the tap and apply soap. Lather the soap into your hands by rubbing them together. Don't forget the backs of your hands as well as in between your fingers and under your fingernails. Rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds, which is about the length of time it takes to sing the traditional version of "Happy Birthday" twice. Next, turn the faucet back on and rinse off the soap with warm water. Take a clean towel and dry them. You can also air dry them with a hand dryer. A healthy lifestyle can keep your immune system strong and help fight off infections. You should eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables. You should also decrease your intake of fats, especially saturated fats, as well as sugar. Vitamin C is an immune boosting vitamin. Although there is mixed evidence on its effectiveness to reduce symptoms, a healthy diet rich in vitamins and vitamin C doesn't hurt. Eat more citrus fruit, such as oranges and grapefruit, as well as cantaloupe, mangoes, papaya, watermelon, broccoli, green and red peppers, and leafy greens. Practicing yoga, tai chi, or meditation can help you relax on a daily basis. If you feel stressed out, it's important for your health to take some time for yourself every day, even if it's just ten minutes at a time. This can give your immune system that boost it needs. Stress also messes with your hormones and may reduce your ability to fight infection. Research says that exercise may cut your risk of flu and make your flu shot more effective. Do at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise, or exercise that increases your heart rate, most days of the week. This keeps your body working in top form and helps your fight against different infections. Researchers don't exactly know how or why, but there are a few theories about how exercise can help fight different bacterial or viral infections. It is suggested that it flushes out bacteria from the lungs, through urine, and through sweat. It also is suggested that exercising sends antibodies and white blood cells through the body at a quicker speed, detecting illness earlier, and that the rise in body temperature prevents bacterial growth. Chronic sleep loss can have many effects, including lowering your immune system. To stay healthy, it's important you get enough sleep every night. Adults should get between 7.5 to nine hours of sleep.

SUMMARY:
Avoid sick people. Wash your hands frequently. Follow a healthy diet. Stay stress-free. Exercise most days of the week. Get enough sleep.