INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Wear workout clothes that give your body a full-range of motion. Pick an outfit that fits well but is not too tight. Usually, loose-fitting comfortable gym clothes work. Choose fabric that wicks away moisture, rather than wearing your old cotton t-shirt and sweats. It’s always important to wear closed-toe athletic shoes that fit well. Keep them tied tightly, as loose laces pose a risk of injury. If you’re a beginner, start with light dumbbells. Dumbbells weighing 2-5 kg (4.4-11.0 lbs) are best for beginners. Slowly work your way up to heavier dumbbells over the course of several weeks. For example, increase the weight of the dumbbells after using them in your work out two times a week for four weeks. If you are pregnant or have a history of back or joint problems, talk to your doctor about safe lifting limits. It’s important to give your body some time to warm up and to limber your joints before burdening them with heavy weights. Try working with lighter dumbbells for 5 to 10 minutes before switching to heavier dumbbells for the remainder of your workout. Poor posture or straining during lifting can cause severe injury. Try to avoid jerking your arms or back (or the dumbbells themselves) when you’re lifting. If you’re ever unsure of proper form and position, talk to a trainer or staff member at the gym. Ask them to demonstrate the moves or adjust your form while you are exercising. You can also watch instructional videos online for help. If you start to strain or huff and puff, it’s time to set the dumbbells down. You’re more likely to get injured lifting dumbbells when you’re tired because your muscles or joints can give out under the weight. It’s safer (and usually more fun!) having a buddy to work out with. Lifting dumbbells is particularly dangerous when you’re lifting alone because you don’t have anyone to take the weight from you or monitor your physiology if you run into trouble.

SUMMARY: Wear the right clothing. Start with light dumbbells. Warm up before lifting heavy dumbbells. Perfect your form. Quit when you’re tired. Work out with a buddy.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Cherry blossom trees do not require much care after planting. They will receive enough water from the natural environment, so only water them during extremely dry periods of the summer. If the leaves are wilting or the soil has begun to crack, give your tree a long drink. Flowering cherry trees grow at a rate of between 1 and 2 ft (30.5 to 60.1 cm) per year. Even young trees will bloom, and they begin to flower at the first sign of spring, usually around April, depending on where you live.

SUMMARY: Water only during a drought. Enjoy your brilliant, beautiful cherry blossoms!


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure your child is maintaining personal hygiene. Teach your child how to keep his/her bottom clean. It is very important that your child knows to wash his/her bottom and genitals when taking a shower. If you have a daughter, teach her to wipe from front to back to avoid infection. In girls, bacteria from the colon readily colonize the area around the vagina and urethra, and then need to travel only a short distance through the urethra to the bladder to cause infection. Bathwater can quickly become contaminated with bacteria from other parts of the body, so your child should take showers rather than baths, especially if she has trouble with recurrent UTIs. Bubble bath liquid can also irritate the area around the urethra, increasing chances of a UTI. Frequently emptying the bladder of urine can help it to remain bad bacteria-free. This is because urinating regularly can wash out bad bacteria that is trying to make its way to the bladder. Staying hydrated will help to keep your child urinating regularly. You should try to teach your child to go to the toilet when he has to urinate, rather than ‘holding it in’ for a long time. Bacteria grows really well in urine, so emptying his bladder regularly will keep him UTI-free. If your child has recurrent UTIs, you should buy her cotton underwear that allows for airflow. Synthetic fabrics tend to not ‘breathe’ as well, which can cause moisture and irritation to occur. If you think your daughter may be sexually active, or may become sexually active, it is important to discuss safe health practices, including ways to avoid getting a UTI. It is important to talk to her about how spermicidal agents can kill good bacteria that can protect her against UTIs, which makes it more likely that bad bacteria will grow in that area. Make sure that she also knows that it is a good idea to urinate promptly after intercourse. Talk to your daughter about getting a prescription for antibiotics if she is experiencing recurrent UTIs caused by sexual activity. Antibiotics are generally the best treatment in this situation so it is a good idea to discuss this option with her. The most commonly prescribed antibiotics for this purpose are nitrofurantoin (50 mg), trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [TMP-SMX] (40 to 200 mg), and cephalexin (500 mg).

SUMMARY: . Avoid having your child take bubble baths if UTIs are an issue. Help your child stay hydrated and teach her or him that he/she should not hold in her urine if she has to go. Buy cotton underwear for your child. Talk about the link between intercourse and UTIs with your teenage daughter.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You may be a stay-at-home mom, but you also have many other roles. Your professional identity is just one of those other roles. You can be known as a mom, but you can also be known as a web designer, or an event planner, or a car mechanic. Keep networking with people that you know from your professional career. These people will be your first point of contact if and when you want to get back into the professional workforce. Schedule coffee or lunch dates every few months to stay in contact and update each other on what's happening in your lives. You may hear of an opportunity that will work into your stay-at-home life, or you may decide you want to start work again. Read trade magazines, newsletters and other industry updates to keep yourself knowledgeable about what's happening in your industry. Attend workshops or conferences to learn about new practices or products. Many stay-at-home parents balance competing desires to stay home and continue a professional career by finding part-time work. This work is ideally done at home, so that your schedule can remain flexible. Talk with your professional contacts to find opportunities that can be done from home. You might also find other opportunities not directly linked to your field. These might include:  Tutoring Web design Freelance writing Office work Art or design projects Substitute teaching If you choose to volunteer, you can volunteer for roles that will further your career, even incrementally. If you are a writer, for example, you can volunteer to write a nonprofit organization's newsletter. If you're a historian, you can volunteer at a local museum or archive. If you're an accountant, you can volunteer to do tax counseling. If you feel you need to brush up on your skillset or learn new information, enroll in the local community college or university. Taking a class that meets once or twice a week can be helpful in keeping you up-to-date in your professional life. This is also a good way to continue building your professional network. ” Returnships are jobs for older workers who want to get back into the workforce after having been at home. These give you an opportunity to update your resume while building skills. You may be able to work part-time at this type of job. Approach these types of positions with caution. Make sure you are being paid for your work, as some companies may justify not paying you by telling you that you're getting experience.

SUMMARY:
Don't lose your professional identity. Stay in touch with your professional contacts. Keep up on industry trends. Find part-time work that you can do at home. Think strategically when you volunteer. Take some classes. Look into a “returnship.