INPUT ARTICLE: Article: 90 to 95% of your daily carbohydrates should be complex. Complex carbs take longer for your body to process because they're more complicated on a molecular level. This gives your body a better chance to process the glucose. Complex carbs are found in whole, unprocessed foods like whole grains, peas, lentils, beans, and vegetables. Simple carbohydrates are often found in processed foods (which include added sugars like glucose, fructose, and sucrose) and are quickly broken down by the body. Sugar itself does not cause diabetes, but ingesting more sugar-filled beverages (especially those containing high-fructose corn syrup) for example is linked higher blood sugar levels and to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. Avoid any added sugars and try to choose unprocessed foods. You'll need to read labels carefully to determine the amount of sugars in a food. Make sure to check the labels for all products you buy, since sweeteners are often used many products.  To make it simple, you can avoid "white" foods. Don't eat white bread, white pasta, or white rice, in addition to desserts or sweet treats. Understand that manufacturers are not required to list added sugars on the label. Processed foods should be avoided because they include both simple carbohydrates along with added sugars. Your food should be as whole and natural as possible. Cut back on processed or prepared foods and cook from home as much as you can. This way you can control food quality and additives like sugar and fat. Fiber, along with whole grains, can reverse type 2 diabetes, according to research. Try to include fiber along with every meal. An easy way to get fiber is to sprinkle a tablespoon of ground flaxseed over your meal. Other good sources of fiber include:  Brans: corn bran, oat bran, wheat bran Beans: navy beans, lentils, black beans Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries Whole grains: bulgur, brown rice, barley, oats Vegetables: peas, leafy greens, squash Seeds and nuts Fruits: pears, prunes, figs Eat more fruits and vegetables of all varieties and colors for the most nutrients. You shouldn't avoid eating fruit because of their sugar. The sugars in fruit are combined with fiber so your body slowly absorbs the sugar. Dried fruit contains more sugar than its fresh counterpart, so try to include more fresh fruits. Berries are one of the best choices. Choose fish and skinless poultry. The skin can be high in animal fat and added hormones and antibiotics. Eat a few helpings of wild-caught fish each week. Look for salmon, cod, haddock and tuna. These are all good sources of protein and omega-3 fatty acids which are anti-inflammatory. While red meats don't contain carbohydrates that could raise your blood sugar, you should still limit the amount of red meat you eat. Red meat may raise your cholesterol. In addition to improving your diet, treatment of insulin resistance includes regular physical activity. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week (or 30 minutes five days a week). You can also increase your baseline activity level by doing small things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking your car farther from the door. Do not jump into a rigorous exercise routine if you are out of shape or have not exercised in a while. Speak with your doctor about what is appropriate for you and ease into activity.

SUMMARY: Choose complex carbohydrates. Reduce your sugar intake. Avoid processed foods. Eat more fiber. Include more fruits and vegetables. Eat lean proteins. Incorporate exercise.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Since viral conjunctivitis is not curable, it can recur after initial treatment. These flare-ups are often caused by stress. Therefore, you should identify and remove potential stressors in your cat’s environment. For example, keep your cat’s daily routine as steady as possible.  If you have multiple cats, make sure each cat has her own ‘supplies’ (e.g., food and water bowls, toys, litter box) to reduce bullying or fighting between cats. Your cat may also feel stressed if she becomes bored. Provide her with plenty of toys and rotate them on a regular basis. Puzzle toys are especially useful for keeping a cat busy and entertained. Herpesvirus requires an amino acid called arginine to replicate. However, when the amino acid lysine is present, the virus will take up lysine instead of arginine, which will stop the virus from replicating. Your veterinarian can recommend a specific oral lysine supplement for your cat. Lysine can be used as a lifelong management option for feline herpesvirus conjunctivitis. The severity of a herpesvirus conjunctivitis flare-up can be reduced with ocular (not injectable) vaccination. The vaccination works by strengthening the immune system and making the flare-up more bearable for your cat. Discuss this vaccination option with your veterinarian. If your cat’s allergies caused her conjunctivitis, then you should reduce her to exposure to the offending allergen as much as possible. For example, if she is allergic to dust, you will need to dust your home more frequently. If she is an outdoor cat, you may need to keep her indoors and away from outdoor allergens like pollen. If your cat's eyes became irritated when you used certain household cleaners, try keeping your cat away from the area where you are cleaning. If your cat’s eyes start to look swollen and red, and you see colored discharge (e.g., green, yellow) coming from her eyes, your cat is likely experiencing a conjunctivitis flare-up. Other signs of a flare-up include increased tear production, squinting, and sensitivity to bright light. When your cat experiences a flare-up, contact your veterinarian about the best way to manage it.
Summary: Reduce your cat’s stress levels. Supplement your cat’s diet with oral lysine. Consider vaccinating your cat. Minimize your cat’s exposure to allergens. Look for signs of a flare-up.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're going to be a volunteer firefighter, you'll need to commit to hundreds of hours of training. You must be prepared to step up for your community and take action when there is a fire. Volunteer firefighting can be a rewarding way to spend your time, but you will need to be focused and committed to the role. Visit a local fire department, if you haven't already. Ask the firefighters about what it's like to work there. If you personally know any paid or volunteer firefighters, ask them to explain the risks and rewards of volunteering. Read articles and expert columns at sites like http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/.  It's important to visit the local fire station. Every fire department is different, and you should make sure that this is a place where you want to spend your time. Go for a ride-along, if possible. If you're serious about volunteering, most fire departments will allow you to ride along in the fire engine for a day while firefighters are responding to emergencies. This might help clarify your decision. Most fire departments require that you sign up for a volunteer schedule or pledge a certain amount of hours to the program. The training is difficult and expensive, so try to make it count. Be realistic with yourself. If you won't be able to commit to the life of a volunteer firefighter, consider other ways to give back to your community.

SUMMARY:
Get serious. Research the role. Make sure that you have enough time.