In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Rapidly pump the bulb to inflate the cuff. Keep pumping until the needle on the gauge reaches 180mmHg. The pressure from the cuff will occlude a large artery in the bicep, temporarily cutting off blood flow. This is why the pressure from the cuff can feel a little uncomfortable or strange. Gently turn the valve on the bulb counter-clockwise, so that the air in the cuff is released steadily, but at a slow pace. Keep an eye on the gauge; for best accuracy, the needle should be moving downwards at a rate of 3mm per second.  Releasing the valve while you hold the stethoscope can be a little tricky. Try releasing the valve with the hand on your cuff arm, while holding the stethoscope with your free arm. If there is someone nearby, ask him to assist you. An additional pair of hands can make the process much easier. As the pressure drops, use the stethoscope to listen for a thumping or knocking sound. When you hear the first thump, make a note of the pressure on the gauge. This is your systolic blood pressure.  The systolic number represents the pressure your blood flow exerts on the walls of an artery after the heart beats or contracts. It is the higher number of the two blood pressure readings, and when blood pressure is written down, it appears at the top.  The clinical name for the thumping sounds your hear is "Korotkoff sounds." Keep watching the gauge, while using the stethoscope to listen to the thumping noises. Eventually the hard thumping noises will turn into a "whooshing" sound. It is helpful to note this change, as it indicates that you are close to your diastolic blood pressure. As soon as the whooshing noise subsides, and you hear only silence, make a note of the pressure on the gauge. This is your diastolic blood pressure. The diastolic number represents the pressure your blood flow exerts on the walls of an artery when your heart relaxes between contractions. It is the lower number of the two blood pressure readings, and when blood pressure is written down, it appears at the bottom. If you miss the exact measure of either number, it's perfectly acceptable to pump the cuff back up a little to catch it.  Just don't do it too much (more than twice) as this can affect accuracy. Alternatively, you can switch the cuff to the other arm and repeat the process again. Blood pressure fluctuates within minutes (sometimes dramatically) so if you take two readings within about a ten-minute period, you can come up with a more accurate average number.  For the most accurate results, check your blood pressure a second time, five to ten minutes after the first go. It may also be a good idea to use your other arm for the second reading, especially if your first reading was abnormal.
Summary: Inflate the cuff. Release the valve. Note your systolic blood pressure. Note your diastolic blood pressure. Don't worry if you miss a reading. Check your blood pressure again.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When you’re feeling anxious on the road, practice mindfulness. Pay attention to your feelings of anxiety and the bodily sensations they create. Instead of suppressing these sensations and emotions, acknowledge them, sit with them, and address them.  For example, if you need to change lanes and start to feel anxious, take a deep breath and bring your awareness to your experience of anxiety. Notice the tightness in your chest, your firm grip on the wheel, and your worried thoughts about crashing the car. Sit with these feelings for a bit until you feel them start to dissipate. You might address your worries by reminding yourself how much you’ve practiced changing lanes with your driving instructor. If you feel the anxiety creeping in while you’re driving, start taking deep breaths.  Breathe in through your nose, and out through your mouth. Try to breathe into your stomach rather than your chest. If your anxiety starts to feel too intense for you to drive safely, pull over as soon as you can. Practice one of your go-to relaxation techniques. You might also want to take a quick walk to clear your mind or grab some food. Make sure you pull over in a safe place. Try to avoid pulling over near really busy streets or in isolated areas. If you find that your anxiety is making you avoid driving completely, you may have driving phobia. Driving phobia often arises following an accident, and is characterized by an intense fear and avoidance of driving that interferes with daily functioning. If you believe you may have driving phobia, consider seeking professional medical care.  For example, if you have your license but are too afraid to drive yourself to school, you may have driving phobia. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective ways to combat driving phobia. Ask your mental health professional if CBT would be helpful for you.
Summary: Practice mindfulness. Take deep breaths when you’re feeling anxious. Pull over if you start to panic. See a mental health professional if your anxiety is debilitating.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Find a clean, one-liter plastic container like a Tupperware. The container should be able to withstand the heat of boiling water. Add one teaspoon of sea salt to the container. Fill the rest of the container with boiling water. Allow the mixture to cool until it is very warm. Once the water has cooled to a temperature that is still very warm, place the container on a table. Sit in a chair next to the table and lean over the container. Submerge your ear entirely in the water. Keep it submerged for 5 minutes. If you don’t want to fully submerge your ear, you can clean the piercing with a cotton makeup pad instead. Soak the cotton pad in the sea salt solution and apply the pad to your ear for five minutes. After you have soaked your piercing in the sea salt solution, you will need to allow it to dry. Let the piercing completely air dry after the soak. Do not touch the piercing between cleanings.
Summary:
Make a sea salt solution. Submerge your ear in the water. Soak with a cotton pad instead. Allow the piercing to air dry.