Write an article based on this "Expand your exercise horizons with your canine pal. Try swimming. Give agility training a go. Give cycling a spin. Consider rollerblading or roller skating. Dive into “doga."
article: Although jogging and walking seem to be the norm, there are many other workouts you and your best bud can do together.  Mixing up your exercise routine can help prevent boredom; variety also helps ensure that neither of you are overworking some muscles at the expense of others. Especially if you have a dog that loves water (such as an Irish Water Spaniel), swim a few laps with your pal. Keep an eye on your dog throughout the swim to ensure he isn’t struggling or having trouble while in the water––some dogs may need a flotation device to help keep their head above water.  This is a good exercise for dogs with joint problems. However, you may not be able to do a lot of lap swimming if you need to keep an eye on your dog––keep this in mind when selecting this as a team exercise. If your dog does not feel comfortable in the water, don't put them in. Like people, some dogs — even if they belong to a supposedly water-loving breed — simply never become good swimmers.  Give it a try, but don’t force the issue. Make an obstacle course (hurdles, tunnels, ropes, etc.) for your dog.  Use the same obstacles, or create comparable ones, for yourself. Running, jumping and crawling are a great way to use different muscles.  They also spur both of you to exercise another important muscle––the brain. In the meantime, you have the obligation to keep up! As with every other human-plus-dog exercise routine, keep in mind your respective fitness levels and watch for signs of exhaustion or injury. A slow bike ride with your dog by your side is a great way to help your pup expend some pent up energy. Keep an eye on your dog throughout the entire ride. Your dog is expending considerably more energy than you, so look for telltale signs that he is pooped. Also be sure to take breaks for your dog as they need to do their business.  For bigger and more athletic dogs, you might try “bikejoring.”  This exercise involves connecting your dog to the bike with a harness so he can pull and run while you ride.  The winter equivalent to “bikejoring” is cross-country “skijoring.”  Winter sports can be a blast with your dog.  Instead of taking a brisk walk in the snow, strap on some cross country skis and work out with your pup by your side. Slipping some wheels on your feet can make for an enjoyable exercise time for the two of you. However, only a fully confident rollerblader/skater should attempt to perform this workout with their dog. Also, make sure your pup has mastered the skill of heel and is generally obedient so he doesn’t pull you off the path. Make sure to wear a helmet and proper safety equipment, even if you are an expert roller.  You never know when your canine pal may dart off after a rabbit or toward a hot dog cart. ” This is a cross between yoga and dog––so obviously it's yoga with your dog! This can be a calm and pleasant workout experience for the two of you; look for a class in your area. If there isn't a class, check out videos online and follow the instructions with care. Not surprisingly, some dogs may simply be too active or high-strung for “doga.”  But it’s worth a try.

Write an article based on this "Know what epilepsy is. Know what happens. Look for the symptoms. Know the signs of a seizure. Understand the categories of epilepsy."
article: Epilepsy is a neurological disease that causes seizures. It mainly works on the nervous system. It more often begins in childhood, though it can come on in adulthood. Sometimes, it appears to be genetic, while other times, it is brought on by head trauma. In epilepsy, the brain's neurons don't send out proper signals. With epileptic seizures, the brain's neurons misfire. Neurons work through electrical signals. Because these signals aren't traveling in their normal patterns, it causes electrical chaos in the brain, which leads to seizures. Seizures are one symptom, but other behaviors can be symptoms. For instance, epilepsy can cause you to behave oddly. It can give you unprovoked emotions or cause you to feel strange things throughout your body. Just because you have seizures doesn't mean you have epilepsy. Non-epileptic seizures are not caused by electrical misfires in the brain, but they do look the same on the outside. These seizures are sometimes caused by stress. Provoked seizures can be caused by abusing substances like alcohol or drugs, but they can also be brought on by other body problems, such as low blood sugar, excessive trauma, or a very high fever. Seizures can range from generalized or grand mal seizures to partial or focal seizures and absence or petite mal seizures.  Generalized or grand mal seizures can cause your whole body to go stiff. The stiffness will often release into repeated movements. You may make strange noises or even stop breathing for a period of time. Sometimes, you may go to the bathroom while having a seizure. When coming out of a seizure, you may find yourself very confused and stay confused for part of a day. This type of seizure affects the whole brain.  Partial or focal seizures only affect a part of the body, as they only affect a part of the brain. However, they can also lead to confusion, though not always. They can cause similar repeated movements, but it will only be in one or two parts of the body. They can also cause strange feelings, such as suddenly feeling full.  Absence or petite small seizures are much smaller events. They generally lead to a person staring off into space or excessively blinking. Four main categories of epilepsy exist, idiopathic generalized epilepsy, idiopathic partial epilepsy, symptomatic generalized epilepsy, and symptomatic partial epilepsy.  Idiopathic generalized epilepsy is often genetic and usually the symptoms begin in childhood or young adulthood. This type of epilepsy often isn't paired with a brain abnormality, but it can cause a variety of seizures.  Idiopathic partial epilepsy can also be genetic, and it begins even earlier than idiopathic generalized epilepsy. This type of epilepsy is not as severe as other types, only causing minor seizures during sleep, and kids usually outgrow it.  Symptomatic generalized epilepsy is paired with trauma in the brain, usually caused at birth. In fact, "symptomatic" means that the epilepsy has a known cause; sometimes types of epilepsy in this category are called "cryptogenic" instead, meaning the epilepsy likely has a specific cause but the doctor hasn't figured out what yet. It often accompanies other neurological problems, such as cerebral palsy, and it can lead to a variety of seizure types.  Symptomatic partial epilepsy is the most common type to begin in adulthood, though it can also come on earlier. This type is also caused by some kind of trauma to the brain, leading to abnormalities, such as infections, strokes, or tumors. This type can be treated through brain surgery, which removes the part of the brain causing the problem.  The main named types of epilepsy fall into one of these categories. For instance, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome falls under symptomatic generalized epilepsy.

Write an article based on this "Call emergency services Protect yourself. Check for entry and exit wounds. Expose the wound."
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. Getting immediate professional care for the patient is crucial. It can mean the difference between life and death. Before you take steps to dress the wound yourself, call for emergency medical personnel if possible.  In many places where cell phone service is not available, it is still possible to call emergency services. If you cannot personally make the phone call for any reason, designate another specific person to make the call. If you know what to do for the wound and there is someone else around, have them call the emergency services while you work on the wound. There are universal precautions that you should take before dealing with an injured person. These are for your protection and theirs. Make sure to be safe even as you work to prevent more serious harm to the victim.  Wash your hands with soap and water. Wear gloves, if available. If they are unavailable, you can use shopping bags or bread bags.  Wear a face mask and eye protection if possible. Dispose of anything contaminated with blood or bodily fluids in a safe way. If there are both exit and entry wounds, both of them will need to be dressed. The wounds may not be obvious, depending on what the victim is wearing, so be sure to look underneath their clothes and on their back.  If there is more than one wound or opening, you should first handle a wound that is gaping and uncovered. Using a cloth or a piece of clothing or plastic, cover the entire wound, as well as two inches past its edge. If you can hear air passing through the chest cavity or see blood bubbling, tape two or three sides of the cloth down. This will stop air from building up in the chest.  After you deal with a gaping wound, you should look for wounds where you can stop the bleeding, if applicable. A gaping chest wound should be your first priority, but, after that, you should work to stop bleeding, wherever it may be.  A chest wound is often characterized by bleeding, frothy blood, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing. The chest may not rise normally when the person inhales. The wound should be immediately exposed by removing clothing and any other objects from the area. Cut the clothes off if they are covering the wound, but if clothing is stuck to the wound, don’t try to remove it, as it could cause more pain or injury.  Do not attempt to clean the wound. If you’re in a chemical environment, do everything you can to prevent exposing the wound and the first aid provider to the chemicals.