Problem: Article: T-scores are typically reported in terms of standard deviations from the mean bone density score for young, healthy adults of your gender. The number indicates how close or how far your bone density measure is from the average.  If your T-score is -1, 0, or a positive number, your bone density is considered normal and healthy. If your T-score is between -1 and -2.5, your score indicates that you may be at risk of osteoporosis. Your bone density is lower than average and you may have osteopenia, which can lead to osteoporosis. If your T-score is below -2.5, you likely have osteoporosis. Your bones are likely weak, brittle, and prone to breaks from falls or even from some regular activities. This score gives a reading of your bone density in comparison with other individuals of your weight, sex, racial or ethnic background, and age.  If your Z-score is -1, 0, or a positive number, your bone density is comparable to that of other people of your demographic characteristics. If your Z-score is -2 or below, your bone density is worse than average for people of your demographic characteristics. This result points to the possibility that there may be a cause of your bone loss other than aging; you may need additional testing and treatment to delay or prevent additional loss of bone density.
Summary: Evaluate your T-score. Evaluate your Z-score.

Problem: Article: You may want to suggest that the person contacts a gambling hotline as a starting point to getting help. This can help them come to terms with having the gambling problem and help them admit it or realize the negative consequences. The United States has a national gambling hotline that a person can call at 1-800-522-4700. Most states have a gambling hotline that a person can call to talk anonymously to someone about their gambling addiction. Gambler’s Anonymous lists all state hotlines by state. There are also hotlines provided for those who live outside of the United States. In Great Britain, you can call the National Gambling Helpline at 0808 8020 133. Search online for a hotline in your area. You should encourage the person to get treatment for their compulsive gambling. Gambling is an addiction and can be managed and recovered from using various therapy techniques. It is very difficult to overcome compulsive gambling without the help of a mental health expert.  Keep in mind that they must recognize their own addiction before treatment. If they don't think that they have a problem, treatment may not be very effective. Therapy sessions help the person figure out why they gamble or diagnose any underlying conditions. In therapy, the person can learn how to cope with triggers and stressors that may lead to impulses and relapses. If the gambling is severe, the person can go to inpatient treatment. Say, "I'm proud that you have acknowledged that you have a gambling problem. Compulsive gambling is a treatable condition. Here are some numbers for therapists who can help" or "I think you should get help for your compulsive gambling. Here are some places that treat your condition." Self-help groups are helpful for people with gambling addictions. Support groups help the compulsive gambler meet with others who have experienced similar things. They can learn from each other, and share difficulties, successes, and coping techniques.  Gamblers Anonymous is a popular self-help group for those addicted to gambling. You can talk to your doctor or therapist about where to find a good self-help group in your area. You can also contact local hospitals or clinics about support groups. Search online to see if you can find any groups in your area. You may say, "Many gamblers find it helpful to connect with other recovering gamblers. You should try going to a Gamblers Anonymous meeting" or "I think you would benefit from going to a support group meeting. You can talk to others who understand what you are going through." You may tell the person to consider medication to help treat their compulsive gambling. Medication can treat any underlying or related disorders, such as bipolar, depression, OCD, or ADHD. The doctor may prescribe antidepressants, narcotic antagonists, or mood stabilizers.
Summary: Call a gambling hotline. Suggest treatment. Encourage them to go to a support group. Consider medication.

Problem: Article: The night before, start slowly exhibiting signs of illness. Talk about how you are feeling lightheaded, don't eat all of your dinner, and consider going to bed earlier than you usually do - although you don't have to go to sleep. Your goal is to implant the idea that you don't feel well into others' heads rather than outright say, "I feel sick." This helps to make your symptoms seem more convincing to others as you haven't brought up the fact that you might be ill yourself. Nobody suddenly becomes sick, the symptoms slowly build until they become overwhelming to the afflicted person. Start off slow, with some light coughing or sniffling if you want to imitate a cold or the flu, or act more sluggish and react slower to things if you want to imitate nausea. Most people who are badly sick have trouble sleeping (unless they've had a lot of drowsy medication). Stay up a few hours later than you usually would to give yourself noticeable bags under your eyes.  This can be a physical indicator that you had trouble sleeping to others, when in fact you stayed up having a jolly old time to yourself. You can also use a small amount of eyeshadow to complete the effect, but be careful not to go overboard because if someone notices that you are wearing eyeshadow and aren't actually tired, your act will be shattered. The number one things that get people caught faking an illness is getting caught doing something fun and exciting instead of staying home to recover. Take a day away from social media, cancel any plans you made with your friends, and stay at home the whole day. You don't want anybody finding out the truth about your ruse.
Summary: Talk about your "symptoms" the day before you want to take off sick. Show symptoms of your chosen illness slowly over the course of a few hours. Stay up late to give yourself bags under your eyes, as if you couldn't sleep. Avoid making plans and being social as if you were sick.

Problem: Article: It is fun and easier to make wigs, hats or other hair accessories. It is also easier to place tabs on the doll (if you use tabs). It will last longer that way. You can have a lot of fun making yourself a wedding dress or something like that. Use your imagination. If you chose not to cut out your doll, lay a piece of paper over your doll (make sure you can see your doll under the paper) and trace around the body to make outfits.  Cut out doll when finished making clothes.  If you cut out your doll right away, trace around the body again like using the doll as sort of a stencil. Make as many outfits as you want. And accessories too! You can also add tabs to the clothes if you wish. If you decide not to use tabs, try covering your clothes in contact paper like the doll. You can tape the clothes/accessories onto the doll, and reuse the tape a few times.
Summary:
Do not make your doll with long hair, even for a girl doll unless you really want to. Try covering your doll with contact paper. Try making a doll of your favorite movie star, your family or yourself. You can either leave your doll uncut or you can cut out your doll.