Problem: Article: Many people equate solitude with loneliness. They are not the same. Loneliness is subjected to you by other people. It can make you feel sad or miserable. Solitude, on the other hand, can be a time of rejuvenation and exploring the self. Here are just a few benefits of spending time alone:  Your brain has a break to rest and reboot. You are more capable of being productive. You learn more about yourself during moments of solitude. You have a better opportunity to problem-solve and weigh your options. You have an improved perception of yourself and therefore choose more healthy relationships. Take baby steps. If you are a person who tends to think solitude is boring or uncomfortable, it may not do well to force yourself into long bouts of solitude. In this case, it's better to slowly increase the amount of time you spend alone.  If you are always surrounded by others, simply schedule in about 30 minutes of solitude each day for a week. You might choose to drive or walk to work on your own instead of joining someone else. You might go for a hike alone or visit the beach on your own. Just commit to doing a short, 30-minute activity without anyone else present or demanding your attention. Take notes on the experience. Was it better than you anticipated? Were you bored? Why? Write down as many details as possible to better understand your aversion to being alone. Just because you find solitude boring doesn't mean it has to be. If you have periods of alone time approaching, make plans so that your solitude is filled with interesting and fulfilling activities.   For example, if you have to stay home on your own for a weekend, you could rent some cool movies, plan to do a creative project, or complete schoolwork during your alone time. To keep your energy revved, gather fun music, books, and other tools to make the time less boring. Preparing for moments of solitude can make the difference between the time dragging by and going by more quickly. Simply fill the hours with things you already love to do.
Summary: See the benefit of solitude. Increase the amount of time you spend alone gradually. Prepare wisely for moments of solitude.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In severe cases, periodontal disease must be addressed with surgery. The most basic surgical option is called flap surgery, in which your dentist or periodontist will make an incision in your gums, lifting them back to clean and remove the tartar, infected bone, and necrotic cementum underneath. The flap is then sutured back into place, up against your teeth. By creating a flap, oxygen can destroy a large number of aggressive anaerobic bacteria, which are almost impossible to eliminate even with deep scaling or cleaning. In severe cases, you may require gum transplants from palate, or synthetic membrane transplant called AlloDerm, to replace damaged gum tissue, and/or bone transplant or regeneration surgery to replace bone tissue that has been lost.  These treatments are aimed at preventing as much tooth loss as possible, and to stop the advancement of periodontitis, which can have mutilating results. Recent studies have shown that laser surgery may be as effective as surgery at resolving periodontal disease in certain cases.  Ask your dentist or periodontist if this might be an option for you, but be aware that this is a new field that is developing rapidly, and that many insurances may not yet cover this kind of treatment. In some cases, one or more of your teeth may be lost to periodontal disease.  In these cases, you can have the teeth replaced with high-quality dental implants.  Speak with your dentist or periodontist to determine if dental implants are right for you regarding your medical history or any other health issues.

SUMMARY: Undergo surgical treatment, if needed. Get gum grafts and bone transplants. Ask about laser treatment options. Look into dental implants.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Thickening your liquids can help prevent choking and prevent fluid from getting into your lungs. Ask your doctor what consistency your liquids should be when you thicken them.  Nectar-thick liquids are easy to pour. They're approximately the thickness of a cream soup. Combine 1 and 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 g) of commercial thickener to 1/2 cup (118 ml) of thin liquid. You can purchase commercial thickeners at most drug stores. Honey-thick liquids are not as pourable as nectar. They drizzle off of your spoon slowly. Combine 1 and 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 g) of your commercial thickener with 1/2 cup (118 ml) of thin liquid. This is the thickest consistency that you should thicken your liquids for medical reasons. You can eat pudding-thick liquids with a spoon. To create pudding thickened liquids, combine 2 tablespoons (30 g) of commercial thickener with 1/2 cup (118 ml) of thin liquid.
Summary: Make a nectar-thick liquid. Make your liquids honey-thick. Create a pudding consistency in you liquids.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you don't see all of the System Preferences options, click the Show All button at the top of the window. You'll see this in the second section of the System Preferences menu.  If you want the CD to start playing immediately in iTunes, select "Open iTunes." If you set iTunes to open when an audio CD is inserted, you can now set a more specific action for iTunes to take.    You can choose to start playing the music, import the songs to your library, or display the contents of the CD. Audio CDs will now automatically play in iTunes when they are inserted.
Summary:
Click the Apple menu. Click System Preferences. Click CDs & DVDs. Click the When you insert a music CD menu. Click the action you want to take. Open iTunes. Click the iTunes menu. Click Preferences. Click the When you insert a CD menu. Click the action you want to take when a CD is inserted. Click OK.