Houseplants are one of the easiest ways to improve indoor air quality. In addition to converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, studies have also shown that houseplants can reduce the indoor concentration of ozone, which is another harmful pollutant. Three common houseplants that studies have proven beneficial include snake plants, spider plants, and golden pothos. A filter purifier for the air in your home can help remove dust, smoke, and other pollutants. Air filters, electronic particle cleaners, and ionizers are all common forms of indoor air purification systems. Beware of brands that claim they create ozone in order to purify indoor air. Ozone a leading pollutant, especially during calm summer months, and these models can create harmful amounts of ozone while cleaning other particles from indoor air. Especially for those who live in big cities, it’s common to run or bike along busy, congested streets while exercising. The abundance of vehicle exhaust and other pollutants in these areas can damage your lungs, especially given that you tend to breathe through your mouth during vigorous exercise, which bypasses the natural filtration you get through your nostrils. You can also check the EPA’s nationwide air pollution forecast for your area here to determine the air quality in your area.

Summary: Buy houseplants. Use an air purifier. Avoid high traffic areas.


If you left yourself signed into Facebook on another device (e.g., on a school or work computer, a friend's phone), you can sign out of that session with this method. You'll usually find the Facebook app on the home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).  You'll need to sign into Facebook using the same account you want to log out remotely. If you're using someone else's phone or tablet, log out of their account using the steps in this method, then sign in with your own account. You can also use this method to sign yourself out of Facebook Messenger. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, it's at the bottom-right corner. Android users will find it at the top-right corner. Another menu will expand.  It's under the "Security" header. You may have to scroll down a little to see it. A list of the devices on which you're signed in (and have signed into recently) appears under "Where You're Logged In." You'll see the name of the device (as reported to Facebook), the approximate location, and the date last accessed. Use this information to find the session you need to end.  Tap See More to expand the list. If you're signed into the Messenger app, the word "Messenger" will appear below the name of the session. A menu will expand. This logs you out of Facebook on the selected device. If anyone is currently viewing your Facebook page from that browser or app, they will be kicked off immediately.

Summary: Sign into Facebook on a phone or tablet. Tap the ☰ menu. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy. Tap Settings. Tap Security & Login. View your list of active logins. Tap ⁝ next to the session you want to end. Tap Log Out.


This can give your Oreo cookie balls a pop of color. You will need to do it while the chocolate coating is still melted, or the topping won't stick. Here are some toppings to give you ideas:  Try crumbled Oreos. They work best against white chocolate. Add a pinch of sprinkles for a pop of color. Try crushed candy cane for something festive. Match shaped sprinkles to the season/holiday. For example, use pink hearts for Valentine's Day and shamrocks for St. Patrick's day. Once you have coated the cookie balls in chocolate and refrigerated them, take them out of the freezer. Melt some chocolate in the microwave, and drizzle it across the top of each ball using a spoon.  Try using a contrasting chocolate. For example, if you coated the cookie balls in dark chocolate, drizzle white chocolate over them. A quick and easy way to drizzle chocolate is to pour the melted chocolate into an empty squeeze bottle, and then to squeeze out a zigzag. You can find chocolate in all sorts of interesting colors in the baking section of an arts and crafts store. Some baking supply shops may also carry this. If you can't find any colored chocolate, you can make your own by melting some white chocolate and mixing some candy coloring oil into it. Don't use water-based food coloring, or the chocolate will seize. There are many different types of Oreos. Some of them are seasonal, and available only during certain times of the year. If you'd like to try something a little more special, follow the recipe as usual, but use a different type of Oreo cookie. You can dip these Oreo cookie balls in any type of melted chocolate as well. Listed below are some ideas to get you started:  Pair Golden Oreos with white chocolate and rainbow sprinkles.  Pair Red Velvet Oreos with white chocolate and a dark chocolate drizzle. Pair Mint Oreos with dark chocolate and green sprinkles.  Pair Golden or Birthday Oreos with white chocolate and rainbow sprinkles. Roll the dough out using a rolling pin until it is about ½ inch (1.27centimeters) thick. Use mini cookie cutters to cut out some shapes. Dip the shapes into the melted chocolate, and decorate with sprinkles. Consider matching the sprinkle shape to the cookie shape. For example, if you made heart-shaped cookies, use heart-shaped sprinkles.

Summary: Add a topping, but be sure to add it before the chocolate coating sets. Drizzle some melted chocolate after the chocolate coating has set. Try a colored chocolate for the coating. Try it with a different type of Oreo. Use cookie cutters to make different shapes.


As this is a delicate situation, phrasing things using "I"-statements can help reduce tension as you place the focus on your feelings. Begin with "I feel..." and state your feeling. Then, explain the behavior that led to that feeling and why you feel the way you do.  Don't come into the situation and say something like, "It's hurtful that you're so flirtatious with your ex and it makes me insecure." This can sound hostile. Instead, calmly rephrase the above sentiment using an "I"-statement. For example, say, "I feel uncomfortable when you're very touchy and affectionate with your ex because it makes me feel like the two of you still have feelings for each other." After explaining your feelings, be direct and matter of fact about what you want. Remember, there is no guarantee she will be receptive. It's probably better to ask her to lessen contact or tone down interactions than demand she not talk to him at all.  Say something like, "I would feel more comfortable if the two of you didn't talk as much, or if you toned down some of the physical affection, especially in my presence." Asking your girlfriend to change her relationship with someone is a very sensitive topic. It's important your girlfriend has a chance to share how she feels as it is still her decision. After making your case, let her respond without interrupting her.  Give non-verbal cues to show you're listening, such as maintaining eye contact and nodding on occasion. It can also help to paraphrase what she's said to make sure you understand. For example, say, "So, you feel like the relationship is still important because the two of you were friends before you dated. Is that what you're saying?" Yelling, making accusations, calling names, and being otherwise hostile is not going to help the situation.  It can be hard to stay calm during a confrontation, but take some deep breaths. Remember, you're trying to improve your relationship and not start a fight. You're talking about a situation that is occurring right now. You are not discussing the past or other issues, so do not bring these things up. This is likely to make your girlfriend feel judged and get defensive. It's very unlikely your girlfriend will flat out agree to stop speaking to someone as in this you are asking them to break bonds with someone else and this can be a large thing to ask. Therefore, you need to be willing to compromise. Find a solution where you both get what you want to some degree. For example, you could agree to let your girlfriend stay friends with her ex. She could agree to set firmer boundaries and be less physically affectionate with him. This could be a win-win situation for both of you!
Summary: Explain your feelings with "I"-statements. Be matter of fact. Give her a chance to talk. Remain calm. Stay in the present. Be willing to compromise.