INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whenever you plug in or remove the earbuds from your device, grab the thick plastic base around the metal jack. That way, you don’t disconnect any of the wires when you pull it out. Always pull slowly rather than yanking it out in a quick motion. Unplug the cord from your device and wrap them in a loose circle around your hand. Once your cord is wrapped, either set the earbuds on a flat surface so they don’t get tangled. If you want an additional layer of protection, put the earbuds in a soft or hard case so you can carry them around easily.  Never leave your earbuds in your pocket or wrapped around the device since it puts strain on the cord or it could get tangled. You can buy earbud cases online or at electronics stores. If your earbuds have removable rubber tips, take them off and wipe them with soapy water to remove any wax or dust from them. Use a dry toothbrush to scrub the small speakers to remove any buildup that may be blocking the speakers. Let the rubber tips dry completely before putting them back on your earbuds. Never get your earbuds completely wet or else they will stop working.

SUMMARY: Pull earbuds out from your device by the base rather than the cord. Keep your earbuds wrapped or in a case while you’re not using them. Clean your earbuds frequently.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: These medications are very common for reducing cholesterol. They prevent the liver from making cholesterol, forcing your liver to then take it out of your blood. These medications may also help to reduce buildups in your arteries. Once you start taking them, you will may have to continue taking them for the rest of your life because your cholesterol will increase if you stop. Side effects include headaches, muscle discomfort, and digestive problems. Commonly used statins include:  Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Fluvastatin (Lescol) Lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev) Pitavastatin (Livalo) Pravastatin (Pravachol) Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Simvastatin (Zocor) These medications bind to bile acids, causing your liver to pull cholesterol out of your blood in the process of making more bile acids. Commonly used bile-acid-binding resins include:  Cholestyramine (Prevalite) Colesevelam (Welchol) Colestipol (Colestid) These medications prevent your small intestine from absorbing the cholesterol from your diet during digestion.  Ezetimibe (Zetia) may also be used in addition to statins. When used alone it usually doesn’t produce side effects. Ezetimibe-simvastatin (Vytorin) is a combination drug which both reduces the absorption of cholesterol and reduces your body’s ability to make cholesterol. Side effects include digestive problems and muscle pain. The Food and Drug Administration has approved medications that can be injected by the patient at home one to two times per month. These medications increase the amount of cholesterol the liver absorbs. They are often given to people who have had heart attacks or strokes and are at a high risk for having them occur again. These medications include:  Alirocumab (Praluent) Evolocumab (Repatha)

SUMMARY: Talk to your doctor about statins. Ask your doctor about bile-acid-binding resins. Prevent your body from absorbing cholesterol with medications. Ask your doctor about newer drugs if more established ones don’t work.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The above ideas scratch the surface of what is possible by way of a centerpiece. The best things to keep in mind include:  Aim to keep it inexpensive. Reuse or upcycle whatever you already have around the home. Try to use items from your own garden and cooking where possible, to give it an authentic feel. Avoid overdoing the centerpiece. It's great to make it the talk of the table but not to have people banging their heads on it or knocking it over every time they go to eat or pass the salt! Try to work in heirlooms. These are a way of connecting to the past and remembering people you care about who are no longer with you.

SUMMARY: Be inspired.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Lemon juice is mildly acidic. When combined with the garlicky residue around the inside of your mouth, the acid in the lemonade will neutralize the garlic’s smell. Try drinking about 1 cup (240 mL) to start and see if that takes care of the smell. Drinking lime juice should have the same effect. If you’ve recently eaten garlic and are concerned that the smell may be lingering on your breath, try sipping a glass of milk. Many people find milk more palatable than lemon juice, so try this option if you dislike sour foods. Studies have indicated that milk reduces the presence of garlic on people’s breath. If you don’t want to have to worry about garlic breath at all, just have a glass of milk with your garlicky meal. Similarly to milk and lemon juice, green tea contains chemicals that neutralize the unpleasant odor of garlic in your mouth. More specifically, the tea leaves contain chemicals called polyphenols that cancel out the smell caused by garlic. Varieties of green tea can be found at any supermarket or grocery store. There is an oxidizing enzyme in apples that, when ingested, will neutralize the odor-causing compounds in garlic. These compounds are called sulphides, and they release garlic’s notoriously unpleasant odor once your body has started to digest the garlic. Waiting a little while before you eat the apple will allow the apple to neutralize the garlic smell as soon as it’s released.  You could also try eating an apple with your meal to prevent your breath from developing an unpleasant garlic smell in the first place. The smell of garlic may stay in your lungs for 24-48 hours (1-2 days) after you eat it.  The solution to getting rid of garlic breath isn't as simple as washing your mouth out or brushing your teeth since the garlic smell isn't just in your mouth.

SUMMARY:
Drink a glass of lemon juice to neutralize garlic’s smell with acid. Have a glass of milk to neutralize the smell of garlic if you dislike lemon. Drink a cup of green tea if you have some on hand. Eat a fresh apple 30 minutes after your meal to help break down the garlic.