Article: Salt from your skin will corrode your razor blade, causing it to dull faster. Don't stop at simply rinsing the blade, give it a good scrubbing. Using an old toothbrush, simply scrub across the blade a few times to clean away any leftover skin and hair, before rinsing it in water again. The quickest way to wear a razor blade is to let it rust. When water causes the metal blade to oxidize, tiny particles of rust form on it. You may not be able to see them, but those particles corrode the blade, dulling it. Additionally, in hard water areas, letting the water dry onto the blade leaves behind scratchy crystals which prevent you getting a close shave.  Pat the razor dry on a towel to remove loose water droplets. Be sure you don't wipe it with the towel, because the blade will likely catch on the threads, dulling the blade.  Dip the razor into a dish of rubbing alcohol. The alcohol will cause any remaining water to evaporate when it hits the air. As an added bonus, it also sanitizes the blade. You will defeat the purpose of drying your razor if you then stick it back in the humid shower or next to the sink where it will be splashed with water. Store the razor in a dry location away from either possibility or keep it in a resealable plastic bag. You can even set it in a cup with leftover beads of silicon gel - the kind that come in those little square packages - in the bottom or store it in your freezer between uses.
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Clean the razor after each use. Dry your razor thoroughly after each use. Store the razor in a dry place.
Article: You have limited waking time when you’re sick, so use the most effective and efficient revision techniques to maximize the use of your time and boost your chances of success. Writing is a wise use of your time. If you rewrite key notes and concepts in your own words, it is more effective than simply reading them or saying them aloud. It’s best to do so with a pen or pencil. Research shows that writing notes out by hand (versus typing them on a laptop or other device) can boost your comprehension and memory. Studies suggest that using practice testing, like flashcards or mock exams, is more productive than just simply reviewing your textbooks or notes. Besides more closely approximating the format of your test, these activities force you to recall, synthesize, and utilize information instead of just passively reading or repeating it. We all learn differently and favor different senses in our learning. Engage as many senses as you can in your study process and methods to boost your cognition and recall of information. For example, read your notes, rewrite your notes, and then quiz yourself aloud on your notes. If you follow those steps, you would have processed the information you’re revising in visual, tactile, and auditory ways, which can help ensure that you’re covering the learning styles that work best for you while bolstering your grasp of a concept. Your revision will seem more manageable if you divide it up into a series of sessions and set yourself a specific task for each. Since you’re ill, be realistic about how much you can accomplish. Create checkpoints and allow yourself to rest when you reach them.  For example, you could break up sessions chronologically by studying a week or two of lectures at a time or thematically by studying a particular formula or concept. Remember to only focus on one thing at a time for each session. Multitasking is not only stressful, but it’s also less effective than honing in on a single subject or goal. It’s easy to get tired when you’re sick. Exhaustion will seriously compromise your ability to study effectively, so be sure to pause regularly for rest and relaxation. Doing so will ensure that you’re taking care of and listening to your body. It will also help you maintain your focus when you are studying.  Even when you’re healthy, it’s best to take breaks every 25 to 50 minutes in order to recharge your concentration. Take at least 5 to 15 minutes between sessions to give your body and brain the respite they need to function at their best.  If you’re sick, remember that brief but focused studying sessions will be more useful than trying to sustain your attention for hours at a time. Revising in short intervals is actually proven to be more effective than prolonged study sessions.
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Incorporate writing into your revision. Use active forms of studying. Stimulate more than one sense to reinforce important knowledge. Set reasonable goals. Take frequent breaks.
Article: Testosterone can be broken up into 2 types, often referred to as T and DHT. DHT levels impact beard hair density, while T impacts beard hair thickness. Managing T and DHT levels under medical supervision may enhance your beard growth.  Do not use testosterone-boosting pills, creams, injections, or other products without the advice and guidance of your doctor. There can be a range of unwanted side effects, and you could end up impeding beard growth. Your doctor may recommend engaging in regular strength-training sessions as a way to naturally boost testosterone levels. Rogaine, the most common brand name for minoxidil, is widely used to slow the progress of male pattern baldness. If applied to the face properly, it should help stimulate beard growth. However, even though Rogaine is available over the counter in many areas, you should always consult your doctor before using it on your face.  This may be a better treatment option if you have patches where your beard doesn’t grow in well, as opposed to wanting your entire beard to grow in faster. If and when you stop treatment, any new hair growth may fall out. Microneedling involves rolling a device on your face that’s similar to a lint roller—except instead of sticky paper on the roller, it has hundreds of tiny needle points. Some advocates for micro-needling believe the tiny pinpricks stimulate the hair follicles and enhance beard growth.  Some dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons use in-office micro-needling to address issues like acne. Talk to a medical professional you trust before undergoing micro-needling treatments or buying a device yourself.  If used correctly, the process should be safe and relatively painless. However, it’s essential that the device is sanitized properly before each use according to the product instructions (usually by soaking it in alcohol). If there are areas of your beard that simply won’t grow in, hair transplants may be your only choice. As with top-of-the-head hair transplants, individual hair follicles are relocated from one area (like the back of the neck) to another (like your cheek).  Hair transplants usually require multiple procedures that are both costly and time-consuming. It may take up to 2 years to see the full results, and the procedure doesn’t always work. Transplants may help fill in gaps in your beard, but it won’t make your beard grow faster.
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Seek medical advice regarding your testosterone and DHT levels. Talk to your doctor about using minoxidil (Rogaine) on your face. Ask a medical expert about micro-needling to stimulate hair growth. Look into facial hair transplants as a final option.