Problem: Article: Some research has shown that people who maintain close personal relationships and emotional support from friends have a better chance of fighting dementia.  Even general social connectivity has been shown to help the brain.  Call a loved one once a day. Send a hand-written letter to a grandparent. Try a new social media interaction with a younger relative. Aside from lowering stress, research has shown that volunteering in a social setting can increase your mental ability.  Volunteering involves attention, control, and in some cases, a bit of memory.  All of these practices promote a healthier brain.  A few possible options follow:  Cook at a food bank.  Helping with the recipes could engage mathematical portions of your brain. Try tutoring to stimulate thinking skills.  Read to children at a library. Try to make new friends in locations you currently don't have any.  Engaging in social activities has been shown to improve brain health, but doing so in many different ways could ramp up the benefits.  Join more groups.  Make new friends.  However you can, engage more people for a greater amount of time.  Simply put, higher levels of social interaction relate to lower risks of poor mental health.  Sit with coworkers at lunch.  Choose people you don't speak to often. Try taking a new course or class.  Look to local community colleges or a lifelong learning center. Chat up a random stranger.  This can be done anywhere (e.g. grocery store, hardware store, restaurant, in line at the bank).
Summary: Stay in touch with friends and family. Volunteer your time. Expand your social circle.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Meyer lemons are darker in color and sweeter than conventional lemons. Their peak season begins in November and ends in March, making winter a great time to make preserved lemons. Meyer lemons are traditionally used in place of conventional lemons in this recipe because their thinner skin makes them easier to preserve properly.  Look for lemons with firm, bright flesh. Don't buy lemons that are green and underripe, and avoid lemons with brown spots indicating they're past their prime. If you can't find Meyer lemons, you can preserve conventional lemons instead. It's still best to use lemons when they're in season, during the winter months, since the lemons will taste fresher. You can use a mason jar or another canning jar of any size. A quart-size jar fits enough lemons to last for a year or more, provided you don't need them for every recipe you make. It's important to make sure the jar is sterile before you put the lemons inside; otherwise, you might end up with rotten preserves. Here's how to sterilize a jar:  Boil a large pot of water Lower the jar into the water and boil it for five minutes Boil the lid separately Lay the jar and lid out to dry on a clean towel Since you're preserving the entire lemon, peel and all, it's important to scrub the skin to make sure all traces of pesticides and other residue are washed away. Run cold water over the lemons and use a vegetable brush to scrub the skins well. Dry the lemons once you're finished. Use a sharp paring knife to slice the brown stems or stem tips from the ends of the lemons. The stems are inedible, so you want to remove them before you preserve the lemons. Stand a lemon on one end and hold it steady with one hand. With the other hand, use a paring knife to slice the lemon in half lengthwise. Slice through the lemon, but leave the base of the lemon intact; you want the pieces to stay together. Turn the lemon ninety degrees and slice again, so that you make an "x" shape across the top of the lemon and into the flesh. Again, don't slice all the way through the lemon; leave the base intact. Repeat with the remaining lemons.

SUMMARY: Choose ripe Meyer lemons. Sterilize your canning jar. Scrub the lemons' skins. Slice off the stems. Slice the lemons lengthwise, leaving the bases attached. Make a perpendicular lengthwise slice.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Breaking your study session into smaller segments with breaks in between will help increase your retention of the material you’re studying. During your break, stand up, stretch, walk around, or make yourself a cup of tea. Try not to use your phone, check the internet, or watch TV when you take your break. That way, you’ll be able to stay focused on your study session. to boost your concentration and memory. Going for a short walk or jog outside will also help you recharge your batteries and make your study session more effective. Just 20 minutes of exercise can greatly improve your concentration and memory.  Take a short, 20-minute exercise break once every 2 hours or so. Exercising outside is best because the fresh air can also help reenergize you. before the exam. Eating a healthy breakfast the day of your exam is very important. Eating a high-carb, high-fiber food like oatmeal would be best. During the week leading up to your exam, you should also eat a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of fruit, vegetables, and protein. Eating healthy snacks like almonds, fruit, or yogurt while you study can also help keep you refreshed and energized. If you’re cramming for a math test, you may be tempted to stay up all night to study. However, this may do more harm than good. If you’re exhausted, you may even have trouble recalling information that you know. Your brain will be at its best when you are well rested. If you have to wake up at 6:00 a.m., try to be in your bed with the lights out by around 9:30 p.m. That way, you’ll still get a full 8 hours of sleep, even if you can’t fall right asleep.
Summary:
Take a short 5 – 10-minute break every 20 – 50 minutes while you’re studying. Exercise Eat healthy, well-balanced meals Get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before your exam.