Make sure that the beans don't fill more than the bottom fourth of the pot. If the pot is too small, the foam created by the cooking beans will overflow and make a mess. You will need to use 4 cups (950 milliliters) of hot water for every 1 cup (200 grams) of soybeans. If you want to, you can add 1 teaspoon of salt for flavor. Weigh the beans down with a heat-safe plate. This will allow them to cook more evenly. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. As soon as it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low or medium-low. Allow the beans to simmer for about 3 hours, or until they are tender.  Overtime, the water will evaporate. Add more water to the pot as needed. Use a slotted spoon to scoop out any floating foam or hulls. If you are cooking black soybeans, reduce the cooking time to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove any hulls from the water first. Drain the beans through a colander, then shake them to remove any excess water. If you see any hulls stuck to the beans, let them cool for a few minutes before picking them off by hand. You can discard the cooking water or save it for later use in a soup or sauce. You can season them further and serve them as-is, or you can use them in other recipes. Try tossing them into a salad, baking them, or turning them into chili.

Summary: Place the soybeans into a large cooking pot. Cover the soybeans with hot water. Bring the water to a boil, then simmer the beans 3 hours. Drain and hull the beans, if needed. Use the soybeans as desired.


Varicose veins and venous insufficiency can cause blood flow in your leg veins to slow, which results in swelling. Compression stockings can stimulate blood flow, improving circulation and reducing swelling. Wear compression stockings until you see a significant improvement in your legs, or as advised by your doctor.  Purchase compression stockings at medical supply stores or online. Be sure to remove your compression stockings at the end of each day to wash and dry them before wearing them again. Raising your legs above your heart will reduce pain and pressure in your legs due to vein problems. Aim to have your feet at least 6 inches (15 cm) above your heart. Use pillows to prop up your legs if necessary. Do this as often as you can, at home or in other relaxed locations such as the beach. Heat can cause increased blood flow in your blood vessels, making varicose veins and other vein problems worse. Avoid very hot showers and baths, sitting near a campfire or heater, or using a heat pack. If your legs feel hot, swollen, or hurt, apply a cool compress as needed to make them more comfortable. Some vein problems seem minor but may develop into a bigger problem. While milder issues like varicose veins, for instance, are sometimes just an aesthetic issue, they may also indicate a serious condition like deep vein thrombosis. See your doctor as soon as possible if you notice:  Swelling in your legs, especially if 1 is swollen more than the other Intense calf pain Skin discoloration Open sores Dry, thin skin

Summary: Wear compression stockings to reduce swelling in your legs. Elevate your legs above your heart when sitting or lying down at home. Keep your legs cool to avoid worsening symptoms. Contact your doctor if you notice signs of serious vein damage.


It's a gray app containing gears (⚙️) on your home screen. It's near the top, next to a red icon with a white square inside it. The apps are listed in alphabetical order. It's in the second section on the screen and will turn green. Make sure Allow Notifications and Show in Notification Center are also turned on. It's the round button below the screen. Doing so from the home screen opens the "Today" section of the Notification Center. It's a round button below all the selections. The apps in the second section are listed alphabetically. This adds the Weather widget to the Notification Center.  A red circle means the selection is already included in your Notification Center. Scroll up to the top of the screen, and hold the "≡" next to Weather to slide it up or down, changing its position in the Notification Center.

Summary: Open your iPhone's Settings. Tap Notifications. Scroll down and tap News. Slide the button next to "Show on Lock Screen" to the "On" position. Tap the "Home" button. Swipe right. Scroll down and tap Edit. Scroll down. Tap the green ⊕ next to Weather.


Pour it slowly over your tongue, making sure to get the warm water in the area of contact between the metal and your tongue. This should raise the temperature of the metal, allowing your saliva to unfreeze.  You also want to make sure that the water is not too hot. No need to add a burn on your tongue to your list of problems! Don't pour the water too fast. Pour it slowly and steadily, so that the warmth works its way into the frozen connection. If your tongue is only lightly frozen to the metal, you can gently pull it off. However, if this process begins to hurt your tongue, stop and find a different solution. Try to twist your tongue and pull it off; hopefully this will cause your tongue to become unstuck. Let the hot air move out repeatedly until your tongue becomes unstuck. You may need to cuff your hands around your mouth, so that the hot air stays around your tongue. Do this multiple times until the metal warms up enough to unfreeze your tongue.
Summary: Use warm water on the tongue and metal. Use your free hands to gently free your tongue. Breathe in deeply and then blow out hot air over your tongue.