In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Run the blood pressure monitoring test(s) at the exact same time every day. This can give you the most accurate reading and help you identify potential problems. You may want to measure in the mornings and evenings when you are most relaxed. Your doctor may also recommend optimal times for you to run the test. Once you’ve made the necessary preparations and sat quietly for a while, you can turn on the machine to begin testing. You may need to hit a specific button to inflate the cuff, which you should do as calmly as possible to minimize the risk of elevating your pressure.  If the cuff becomes uncomfortable or too tight at any juncture, or if you get lightheaded, turn off the machine or engage the emergency release button. Continue to remain still while the cuff is inflating. Once you inflate the cuff, the test should begin. It’s important that you remain as still and calm as possible. This can minimize the risk of getting an inaccurate reading.  Don’t move or talk while the monitoring is testing if you can avoid it.  Wait until the testing stops and the cuff deflates or the monitor displays your results. Don't forget to breathe and don't take deep breaths — just breathe as you normally would. Some digital monitors will automatically deflate the cuff when they're finished testing, while others may require you to press a button. Once the testing is complete and the air is deflated from the cuff, remove your arm. You may feel slightly lightheaded when you remove the cuff. This should subside quickly. It’s important to accurately record your test results as soon as you are able after the monitoring. Record all relevant data in a notebook, on a computer, or see if your device will automatically record your results. These results can help identify trends in your pressure and help your doctor correctly diagnose any issues.  Note what your blood pressure reading is along with the time and date you took the test. For example, “January 5, 2016 at 10:00am 120/80.” The 120/80 would be whatever pressure the test measured. The top number represents your systolic pressure, which measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. The bottom number represents your diastolic pressure, which measures pressure in your arteries between heartbeats.  A normal reading is a systolic number between 110 and 120. A normal reading for the diastolic number is lower than 80. In order to get the most accurate readings and picture of your blood pressure, take one or two additional readings after the first test. Make sure to record the results of these tests as well.  Wait one to two minutes in between tests to get additional readings. Make sure to follow the same procedure for additional tests that you did with the rest. Sit still and remain calm as much as possible. If you notice elevated or low blood pressure over a couple of readings, contact your doctor as soon as possible. This can help minimize the risk of developing conditions that can harm your heart and brain.  Write down any symptoms that may be occurring with your high or low blood pressure and report these to your doctor. Headaches with elevated blood pressure can indicated potential problems. Dizziness with standing or changing positions can give physicians clues toward a diagnosis. In the event that your systolic pressure rises above 180 or your diastolic above 110, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.  Contact your doctor at any point if you have questions or are unsure of anything.
Summary: Measure at the same time every day. Inflate the cuff. Remain calm. Remove the cuff. Record your results. Take additional readings. Consult your doctor.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you notice any of the above eye symptoms and they don't go away after a week or so, then make an appointment with your family doctor or eye specialist, such as an optometrist or ophthalmologist. After an eye exam and various tests, they can rule out other common eye diseases, such as retinopathy or cataracts, and give you an idea of what stage the AMD is in.  The early stage of AMD doesn't typically cause any vision loss or eye symptoms, which is why regular eye exams are important — especially if you have risk factors for it. Early-stage AMD is diagnosed by the presence of yellow deposits (called drusen) underneath the retina. The intermediate stages of AMD usually cause some vision loss, but not many other symptoms. This stage is diagnosed by the presence of larger drusen and pigment changes in the retina.  For late stage AMD, vision loss is substantial, other eye symptoms are obvious and changes in the macula/retina are significant. In addition to getting a visual acuity test with an eye chart and a dilated eye exam (done with eye drops), your eye doctor may also use an Amsler grid to test for AMD. The Amsler grid is essentially a piece of graph paper with dark lines on it forming a square grid and a dot in the middle — although some versions have white lines drawn on a darker background. The Amsler grid can help spot the distorted lines and/or blurry vision that are common with AMD.  Looking at an Amsler grid helps with early detection, which is important because treatment for wet AMD is more successful when done before damage occurs. You can download a free Amsler grid from online or pick one up from your ophthalmologist's office to test your vision at home. If on your computer, sit about 14 inches away from the screen. Cover each eye and look at the dot in the middle. The surrounding lines should not look blurry or distorted. Other diagnostic test used to help diagnose AMD include fluorescein angiograms (done with a fluorescent dye injected into the arm that then passes to the blood vessels in your eye), and optical coherence tomography or OCT. OCT is similar to detailed ultrasound imaging, except that it uses light instead of sound. OCT can get high-resolution cross-sectional images of the eye and all the small blood vessels.  Fluorescein angiography uses a special dye and camera to look at blood vessels in the retina and choroid, which are the two layers in the back of your eye.  OCT can provide doctors with images of the eye tissues in real time, which may enable them to diagnose AMD in its earliest stages.
Summary: See your doctor or eye specialist. Ask about the Amsler grid. Consider other diagnostic tests.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Choose fabric or ribbon that has a pattern that you like. Use fabric scissors to trim it down to the correct size. Try your best to make all the strips the same size so that your flip-flops look balanced. Cotton, linen, polyester, and velvet fabric all work well for this activity. To completely cover the straps of your flip-flops, you will need about 20 strips. Position the middle point of the strips under the straps of your flip-flops. Then, tie a double-knot to secure the fabric in place. Pull the knot firmly to make sure that it is tight. Tie half the strips onto 1 strap and then tie the other half onto the second strap. Any secure knot will work for this task. Feel free to use your favorite. Push and pull the tied fabric strips up and down the flip flop straps. Try to arrange them with even spaces between each tie to create a balanced look. Over time, the fabric ties will likely move and you will need to readjust them. Put your flip-flops on and go for a short walk around your home. If you find that you trip over the fabric, trim off any excess fabric so that it doesn’t drag on the floor and cause you to trip over. Cut the fabric on a slight diagonal angle to help prevent it from fraying. Place a 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) balloon under the strap and double-knot it above to secure it in place. Repeat this process with small balloons until all the straps are covered.  You will need about 40 balloons to cover adult-sized flip-flops. If you don’t have any small balloons, use water balloons instead. Don’t blow the balloons up.
Summary:
Cut fabric or ribbon into 1 inch (2.5 cm) x 8 inches (20 cm) strips. Tie the fabric or ribbon onto the straps of your flip-flops. Adjust the positioning of the strips so that they look even. Trim the fabric, if necessary. Use small balloons instead of ribbon or fabric for a bright colourful look.