Article: If you don't know how to do something, ask a coach or a team member. Your coach will help if you ask but will likely be really annoyed if you assume to know everything but are just making it up as you go. When coaches try to talk to you, let them. They may teach you something that could help out a lot. They'll certainly notice if you're unwilling to listen and learn; that can be a sign of being a poor team player. Right when you step on the softball field, it is game time! Hustle on and off of the field. Having a positive or negative attitude will affect you, the team and your coach. By staying positive, even when the chips are down, you are contributing positively to your team.  If the coaches see you working really hard, they will have a positive attitude about you. If you see someone else down, cheer them up and be someone that people look up to. At least get your three cuts in, and swing the bat.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Ask and learn. Be ready to play. Keep a positive attitude. Don't strike out looking for the perfect pitch!
Article: Use the bathroom before you go. Adjust your pillow just right because you're going to be back there for a while. Make sure you've eaten. Take off your shoes and relax! Look out the window and see the beautiful scenery go past.
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Get comfortable.
Article: You can affect your risk for esophagitis through some of the lifestyle choices you make. Alcohol reduces the strength of the lower esophageal sphincter and can trigger gastroesophageal reflux, or stomach acid that refluxes up the esophagus. This creates irritation and inflammation in the lining of the esophagus. Take note how you feel after you drink alcohol. See if you start to notice a trend. Cigarette smoking has the same effect on the esophagus. Acidic foods and caffeinated beverages will also increase the acidity in the stomach. These can increase the risk of reflux and trigger esophagitis. Write down the foods you eat and how you feel in the hours after you eat. Drug-induced esophagitis is triggered when you swallow pills with little to no water. The residue from the pill remains in the esophagus, creating irritation and inflammation.  Some of the more common medications to create this problem includes pain relievers such as ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen sodium, antibiotics, potassium chloride, biphosphonates for treatment of osteoporosis, and quinidine used for treatment of some heart conditions.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Observe your reaction to alcohol and smoking. Keep track of your intake of certain foods. Pay attention to how you swallow pills.