In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Keep the area that was injured elevated. Rest it on a stool or armrest, or remain sitting up. This will help control the blood flow to the area and may prevent bruising. If you can, rest whatever part of your body you hurt. Ice can help slow the blood flow to the injured area, helping a bruise to develop slower or prevent one from forming. You can use an ice pack, wrap ice in a towel, or use a frozen bag of vegetables wrapped in cloth.  Leave the ice pack on the area for 10 minutes. Then, wait at least 20 minutes before applying more ice. Never place ice directly onto the skin because it could damage the skin. If an injured area is extremely painful, mild pain relievers can help. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) can help. Ibuprofen also helps reduce swelling. Avoid taking NSAIDs (Aleve) and aspirin for pain relief since they cause blood thinning and can cause bruising. In addition, if the bruise is extremely painful and/or doesn’t begin to heal after a few days, seek medical attention. You should also see a doctor if bruises appear and you’re not sure where they’re coming from.
Summary: Elevate and rest the injured area. Apply ice. Take over-the-counter pain relievers. See your doctor if you bruise easily.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You will need to balance the potential financial benefits of home ownership with the other factors of your life. A home can be a welcome haven to recharge your batteries or an anchor that locks you down and limits your options. Owning a home is more restrictive than leasing or renting a place to live. Selling a home might take months, or years, of effort to get the price you want. On the other hand, renters can pack up and move across town, the country, or the world fairly quickly by settling the terms of their lease agreement.  Have you considered the possibility that you or your spouse may be transferred to a new location within the next few years? Many experts suggest that if you don’t plan to stay in house for at least three years, buying a home makes no sense. Does your lifestyle conflict with the requirements of owning a home such as weekly lawn care, seasonal cleaning of gutters, or installing shutters? While most of the work of homeownership can be delegated to others for a price, that simply adds onto the on-going cost. Consider the likelihood that your marital, health, or career status may change within the next few years. How will owning a house affect your options to adjust? Thousands and thousands of homeowners have learned to their dismay that the prices of homes, like other assets, can drop in value, leaving the owners with mortgages greater than the value of the property. Foreclosures exploded across the country after 2009 and abandoned homes have driven down the value of surrounding properties. Keeping up with the Jones' is an ever-present danger in most neighborhoods and few are able to resist the competition. The larger the home, the more space to fill up and the greater pressure to buy things. The hand-me-down furniture with your frat-house bookcases looked great in an apartment, but not as good when compared to the neighbor’s furnishings. The combination of empty space and spending time in neighbor's wonderful homes can ruin many a carefully planned budget. If you do buy a house, keep your budget on track by remembering that nostalgia is in fashion. Don’t be afraid to check thrift and consignment stores for used furniture. It is surprising how a little elbow grease and paint turns a throw-away into a treasure.
Summary: Decide whether you are ready to settle down in one place. Understand that a house will not necessarily increase in value. Recognize the social pressure of home ownership.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you try to absorb everything there is to know about a topic all at once, you’ll soon find yourself overwhelmed. Whether you’re reading a chapter in a history textbook or trying to learn how to play the piano, focus on one piece of information at a time before moving on to the next. Once you’ve mastered each piece, you can work on putting them together into a coherent whole. For example, if you’re reading a chapter in a textbook, you might start by doing a quick skim of the whole chapter or even just scanning the chapter headings to get a sense of the content. Then, do a close reading of each paragraph and try to identify the key concepts. while you learn. Taking notes can help you engage more fully with the material you are learning, making it easier for your brain to understand and absorb it. If you are listening to a lecture or an explanation of a topic, jot down the key points as you listen. If you’re reading, write down key words, summarize important concepts, and make note of any questions you have about the material. Studies show that taking handwritten notes is more effective for most people than typing your notes on a computer. When you write your notes by hand, you’re more likely to focus on the important points rather than trying to write down everything you hear or see. Summarizing is a good way to test your knowledge and help clarify your understanding of a subject. After learning something new, whether you heard it in a lecture or read about it in a book, take a moment to write a brief paragraph or a few bullet points summing up the key points.  You can also try summarizing the information verbally. If you’re working with a teacher, they can give you direct feedback based on your summary to help you determine whether you understand the concept correctly. For example, you could say, “So, to find the area of a rectangle, I multiply the length by the width. Is that correct?” Instead of spending hours of your time studying a single subject each day, spread it out into multiple sessions of 30-60 minutes each day over the course of a few days or weeks. This can help prevent you from getting burnt out, and will also ultimately help you retain the information better. Spacing out your study sessions can also help you overcome procrastination. If you devote a little time to a particular task or subject each day, it will feel less overwhelming in the long run, so you’ll be less tempted to put it off. Most people learn best if they combine different techniques, or modes of learning. If you can, combine different learning approaches that tap into all your senses. For example:  If you’re taking a lecture course, try taking notes by hand and also recording the lecture so you can play it back while you study. Reinforce your knowledge by doing the appropriate readings and using any available visual aids (such as graphs or illustrations). If possible, try to actively apply the knowledge you’ve learned, as well. For example, if you’re learning to read ancient Greek, try translating a short passage on your own. Talking about what you’re learning can help you gain new perspectives or make connections that might not be obvious just from reading or studying on your own. In addition to asking your teacher or fellow students questions, share your own perspective and understanding of what you’ve learned. Teaching other people is a great way to solidify your understanding of a subject. It can also help you identify areas where you can improve your knowledge. Try explaining something you’ve learned to a friend, relative, or classmate.
Summary:
Break down what you’re learning into manageable chunks. Take notes Summarize information you have just learned. Keep your learning sessions brief and frequent. Use multiple learning modes. Discuss what you are learning with other people.