In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The BAER (Brainstem auditory evoked response) test monitors electrical activity in the brain that is caused by auditory stimulation (such as hearing pans banging together). This test helps a vet to see if your cat’s brain has actually registered a sound, and if one or both ears are involved. If your vet does not have BAER test equipment, ask about auditory centers that may be able to help you. Relatively few centers offer this test, so it is likely that you will need to go to a specialty center, which may be located in a different area. Three small electrodes will be attached to your cat’s head. The machine will then produce a series of clicking sounds that are generated at a range of frequencies. The electrodes will help to monitor your cat’s brain’s responses to the clicks. Good natured cats can usually go through with a short test while fully conscious. This short test only checks to see if your cat is fully deaf or not. A full hearing test that gives detailed answers as to the severity of the deafness, and whether or not both ears are affected, generally takes 20 to 30 minutes. Cats usually need to be sedated for this longer test.
Summary: Understand the BAER test. Be aware that your cat will have electrodes placed on her head. Talk to your vet about whether or not your cat will need to be sedated.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: . Your tree has given you its life and has done a great service in being a part of your Christmas spirit. If your municipality has a tree collection program, you can make use of it. If you have room in the garden, you can leave your tree there until spring, when you can chip it into garden mulch (or, if you live where Christmas occurs in summer, you can chip the tree as soon as you remove it). Some people choose to dispose of their old and decaying Christmas trees in lakes. If you live in an area warm enough to do this, consider that a Christmas tree would provide a healthy hiding place for fish and other underwater critters. Check with local officials or park rangers before depositing old trees into lakes.
Summary: Dispose of your tree as garden waste

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Hot teas or soups may trigger hot flashes in menopausal women. Alcohol and caffeine may make you sweat while you sleep by throwing off your hormonal balance. Do not have alcohol or caffeine based products like coffee, soda, or caffeinated teas two to three hours before bed. Staying hydrated will help to regulate your body temperature and keep you cool while you sleep. Carry a water bottle with you and sip out of it throughout the day. Put a full glass of water by your night table so you can drink it before you go to sleep. If you aren’t a big fan of drinking water, try putting sliced fruit like lemon or lime in the water. You can also put cucumber slices in the water. Additional stress of any kind is one of the largest contributing factors to night sweats. Practicing mindfulness, meditation and breathing techniques is helpful in bringing stress levels down. Staying active can help you to maintain a regular body temperature and reduce your stress levels, which can cause night sweats. Try to be physically active at least 30 minutes a day. Go for a run or a jog around the neighborhood. Take a fitness class at your local gym. Do a workout on your own at the gym.
Summary:
Avoid hot beverages. Cut down on alcohol and caffeine. Drink lots of water throughout the day. Manage stress. Exercise once a day.