Problem: Article: Blood clots are more likely to occur after you’ve been sitting for a long time. Make a point to get up at least every hour during the daytime to walk around for a few minutes. Even if you move slowly or just stand, it’s better than remaining seated all day.  Flying on an airplane can be especially risky because you often have to remain seated for a long time. When you fly, get up and walk around the plane, even if it’s just to the bathroom and back.  When you must sit for long periods, rotate your ankles and move your legs often. Try to get up and walk around if you can. You can also wear special socks that prevent DVTs while you fly or drive for long periods. You should follow all of your doctor’s instructions during your recovery from surgery to prevent blood clots. As soon as recommended, stand and take a short walk around the hospital or care facility. Make sure that you have someone there to help you and offer support so that you don’t fall. It’s normal for you to get up out of bed a day after surgery with supervision. You should wear them every day to help support your legs and prevent fluid build-up. Socks or stockings should come up to at least your knee.  You can buy these at a medical supply shop or get a prescription for them. Getting a prescription can reduce the cost and ensure you get good quality socks. If you’d prefer, you can find hose that cover your whole leg. Dehydration increases your risk for blood clots, so make sure you drink enough water. If you don’t like the taste of water, you could drink other beverages like tea or juice. if you are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for blood clots, so losing weight can help you lower your risk. Talk to your doctor before beginning any new diets, exercise programs, or supplements, especially those that claim to help you lose weight.   Use a calorie counting app like myfitnesspal to keep up with how much food you're eating and how many calories you're burning. Build your meals around vegetables and lean protein. Limit your intake of added sugars. Increase your activity level after speaking with your doctor. You could try walking, bicycling, dancing, or jogging. regularly. Exercise helps you lower your risk of blood clots by helping you maintain your weight and avoid becoming too sedentary. Before you begin any new exercise programs or increase your activity level, you should get approval from your doctor, as increasing activity too quickly can be harmful.  Exercise at home by walking, jogging, or bicycling outside or using DVDs. Join a gym for access to a variety of machines and fun group classes. Take a sport like tennis, baseball, or basketball. . Smoking narrows your veins, making it hard for your blood to flow freely. This increases your risk of blood clots. Quitting can help you lower your risk. You can try quitting on your own, or talk to your doctor about using supports for quitting, such as gum, patches, or medications that can help you manage cravings. if it’s high. High blood pressure is another risk factor for blood clots that can be managed. If you have high blood pressure, talk to your doctor about creating a treatment plan for lowering it. This may include medications, dietary changes, and exercise.  Since high blood pressure is hereditary, you may not be able to lower it back into a normal range without medication, but any progress is helpful. if it's high. High cholesterol can lead to blood clots because it can lead to fatty deposits that can break off, resulting in a clot. Your doctor can test your blood cholesterol and determine if you are at risk. If your cholesterol is high, you should change your diet accordingly. Your doctor may also prescribe medications to help you manage it.
Summary: Avoid sitting for long periods. Move around as soon as possible after surgery or bed rest. Wear compression socks or hose to prevent swelling. Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. Lose weight Exercise Stop smoking Lower your blood pressure Lower your cholesterol

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Remember, you're human, and humans masturbate. Some studies show that up to 95% of males and 89% of females admit that they have masturbated. Masturbation is normal and healthy for all ages and genders. If you want to stop your masturbation addiction, then you should do it for reasons that are personal and moral, not for reasons that are health-related. Here are some things that masturbation will not do to your body:  Masturbation will not cause infertility, premature ejaculation, or impotence. Masturbation will not cause insanity. Masturbation will not cause blindness or even eye floaters. Masturbation will not cause frequent urination. Masturbation does not affect facial hair, growth, facial features, kidneys, testicles, cause skin problems, or cause any major physical issues! These are all myths. If you believe that you can really find a way to stop your masturbation addiction, then you'll be able to do it. Maybe your goal isn't to stop masturbating completely, but just to limit your masturbation to a healthy amount, such as once or twice a day. That's perfectly fine, too. If you have the belief that you really can win this battle, you'll be much more likely to succeed than if you're constantly second-guessing yourself. That being said, there may be days when you have relapses. This is a normal part of the recovery process. Don't become discouraged. Believe in yourself.

SUMMARY: Stop punishing yourself. Don't believe the myths about the harms of masturbation. Know that it will get better.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Sometimes just adding a few inexpensive accents to a room can make it more comfortable and inviting. Even if you don’t have a lot of money, trying just one or two of the suggestions below can make your room cozier. This is especially cozy if you have hardwood floors. Shag or deep pile rugs look cozy and will feel great on your feet! You can make your rug even cozier by layering rugs. Put down your larger rug first, then layer a smaller, plusher rug on top. As your bed takes up a large portion of your room, this simple change and addition of color will alter the feeling of your room considerably. If you don’t have a lot of extra money to spend redecorating your room, spend what you have on new bedding! If you have a floor lamp, place that next to the reading chair to create a cosy reading nook in your bedroom. You can use it to sit in to watch TV, read or as a luxurious footrest after a long day. You can choose from luxury cable knit throws that look like overly large sweaters or simple and inexpensive fleece throws. Handmade items like quilts and knitted blankets will also add a sense of homey comfort to your bedroom. It ties together elements in your color scheme. Using pillows with various textures, shapes and sizes will add a bit of interest and keep your room from looking overly coordinated. Mirrors reflect the light from the window so it will make your room feel more bright and spacious. However, only put mirrors where they are practical, such as above your dresser or beside your closet. Don't put them where they'll reflect a TV or cause a glare.
Summary:
Explore accents. Add a rug next to your bed. Buy a plush, new comforter or duvet cover in warm colors. Place a reading chair with a matching ottoman or stool in the corner of your room. Purchase an inexpensive bean bag in a soft material. Place heavyweight throws on the end of your bed or the back of a chair. Use a variety of throw pillows throughout your room. Get some mirrors.