In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: . The first step in estimating your systolic blood pressure is to locate your pulse. Your pulse will give you basic information you need to estimate if your systolic blood pressure is relatively normal. Keep in mind this is a very rough estimate and really only tells you if your systolic blood pressure is not low — it doesn't indicate high blood pressure.  Take two fingers, preferably your index and middle fingers, and place them just below the wrist creases on the thumb side of your hand. Don't use your thumb, as your thumb has a strong enough pulse to interfere with this process. Once you’ve got your two fingers in the general area, see if you can feel your radial pulse – the shockwave generated by the beating of your heart. If you feel your pulse, this indicates that your systolic measurement is at least 80 mmHg, which is normal. This does not, however, give you any information as to whether or not your blood pressure is high. If you don’t feel your pulse, your systolic is likely below 80 mmHg, which is still normal.  The reason this indicates your blood pressure is at least 80 mmHg is because your radial artery (the artery in your wrist) is small and your blood pressure has to be at least 80 mmHg for a pulse to reach it.  Not feeling your pulse does not indicate health problems. Estimating your blood pressure without a cuff will give you no information about your diastolic pressure. Some studies have questioned the efficacy of estimating systolic pressure using your pulse. You should recheck your pulse later in the day to get an idea of how your pulse increases after some activity. This will give you more information to determine whether your blood pressure is low, high, or normal.  If you don’t have a detectable pulse after moderate activity, there is a chance you could have low blood pressured. Consult your doctor if you suspect any irregularities.
Summary: Place your fingers on the inside of your wrist Notice your pulse. Recheck your pulse after you’ve been moderately active.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: .  If you are trying to figure out exactly when you start ovulating so you can become pregnant, taking your temperature daily can help since some women have a slightly higher temperature when they ovulate — about 0.2 to 1°F higher.  Using a basal thermometer, take your temperature every morning before getting out of bed.  Plot your temperature on a calendar for a month or two and look for a pattern.  You are most fertile two to three days before ovulation begins, so count the days between the first day of your last cycle and the day your temperature increased.  Use this number to figure out your likely next date of ovulation, and count back three days to find the best time to engage in intercourse. If your cycle is different from month-to-month, you may need to track for several months to find an average or a bigger pattern to know your likely date of ovulation. Be sure to use a thermometer specifically designed to find basal temperature, or your body’s resting temperature. Also take it as soon as you wake up, before you begin moving around.  Keep your thermometer on your nightstand to make it easy to reach from bed. Some women experience an increase in clear vaginal secretions, resembling raw egg whites, right before ovulation. It might be difficult to notice unless you are looking for it and comparing secretions every day.  Mark dates on a calendar that you notice any secretions.  Use one symbol or color for any you consider “normal,” meaning frequently the same amount, color and texture, and any days you notice more or different secretions. If there is a day or two you when have higher secretion levels or they resemble egg whites, assume your date of ovulation is the next day or so after that. Use this information to decide when it is best to have sex over the coming month. Some women experience mild cramping when they ovulate.  If you can’t find your basal temperature, or don’t show a pattern of increasing temperature around the same time every month, start charting any abdominal discomfort you feel.  There may be a pattern here to show when you usually ovulate.  For a month, mark every day on a calendar that you have any abdominal discomfort.  Afterwards, look over the dates.  If there were a couple days in the middle of your cycle during which you had mild cramping, this is likely when you ovulated. Use the number of days in-between your last period and cramping to determine the best days to have sex in the coming month. Available as an over-the-counter test, this kit helps you monitor your urine for an increase in hormones that occurs most often right before ovulation.  As soon as you are alerted to an increase, have sex daily until the hormones decrease again. Pregnancy begins when a fertilized egg starts to grow and attaches to the lining of your uterus.  This can happen six days after fertilization (or your date of ovulation) and may take up to four days to complete. The best time to start testing is a few days after your period would normally start.  No matter the length of your menstrual cycle, do not start testing until you have missed your period. If you test any earlier you are more likely to get a false negative. A negative test doesn’t mean you aren’t capable of getting pregnant, or that an egg wasn’t fertilized, just that it didn’t finish attaching before your menstrual cycle progressed.
Summary: Take your basal body temperature Monitor any vaginal secretions. Notice mild abdominal cramping. Buy an ovulation kit. Test for pregnancy after you miss your period.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Dark, leafy greens, such as kale or turnip greens, contain large amounts of calcium, an essential nutrient to keep your bones strong and healthy. The government recommends you get 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day. A cup of raw kale has 137 milligrams of calcium. Vitamin B-12 is important in maintaining healthy blood cells. It will also help keep the iron up in your blood. If you become anemic, you may not have the strength to lift weights.  In the same vein, it's important to get enough iron in your diet to keep you from being anemic. Iron is in peas and lentils, as well as dark, leafy greens. One of the best ways to get both iron and vitamin B-12 is through enriched cereals. You'll also find vitamin B-12 in nutritional yeast.  The government recommends you get 6 micrograms of vitamin B-12 daily and 18 milligrams of iron per day. Most enriched cereals more than cover your vitamin B-12 needs in a single serving, some having as much as 28 micrograms per serving. Read the labels to make sure you are getting enough. A cup of lentils (already cooked) will provide you with 37 percent of your daily value of iron. Zinc helps keep your body healthy. Therefore, it's important to get enough in your diet so that you can continue to build muscle mass.  Beans, enriched cereals, and pumpkin seeds are a great way to get enough zinc in your diet. You should get at least 15 milligrams of zinc per day. To put this amount in perspective, you get 2.57 milligrams of zinc from 1/4 of cup of pumpkin seeds.  After testing your zinc blood levels, you may find that a zinc supplement would benefit you. Omega-3 fatty acids help keep you heart in good shape, your body's most important muscle.  For vegans, the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids are flaxseed, walnuts, and soybeans. Certain oils are also good sources, such as canola and soy.  The American Heart Association recommends eating sources of omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week.
Summary:
Eat your greens. Get your vitamin B-12. Eat sources rich in zinc. Find sources of omega-3 fatty acids.