Problem: Article: When seeing a doctor about a specific health condition, prepare questions ahead of time to discuss with them. This will send a message to your doctor from the start that you plan on being fully involved in your own care. Write your questions down on a piece of paper and have them ready when your doctor comes into your room. Also write down any symptoms that you’re having so that you don’t forget about them. Include when each symptom started, how frequent it is, and how much of a concern it is to you. Appointment times often run short, and sometimes people wait to ask about questions concerning them until the very end, when your time is almost up, often because they are nervous about the health problem. Don’t wait to bring up something that’s concerning you. Begin with the concerns that are most pressing or you think are most important. Your doctor will probably ask, “What brings you in today?” at the very start of your appointment. Use your list of questions/concerns as a summarize why you are there. If you have several concerns, let your doctor know this before you start listing them, so they know to let you finish. Sometimes a doctor will begin responding to your concerns before you’re finished explaining everything because they want to start trying to help. If this happens, say, “Oh, sorry, I wasn’t finished. I think…” and continue with what you were saying. If your doctor says something that you’re not sure you understand, say, “Sorry, I’m not sure I understood what you just said. Can you explain that to me again?” Jot down notes about things your doctor says in response to your questions and concerns. This will help you later in case you want to look up more information, call the office to ask more questions, or seek another opinion. Most offices provide a summary sheet that they print out and give to patients as they leave an appointment. Always keep these sheets stored in a place at home where you can refer back to them if you have more questions about your treatment or something your doctor said.
Summary: Prepare a list of questions and symptoms for all your appointments. List all your health concerns at the start of an appointment. Stop your doctor politely to ask questions or to redirect the conversation. Keep good records and notes of all appointments.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Like with exercise, you need to work slowly back into sexual activity. Any sort of strenuous behavior can cause pressure to build up in your eye, slowing down the healing process. Ask your surgeon when you can resume such activities. Blurred vision after surgery may compromise your safety while driving. You should avoid driving until vision has recovered or your surgeon allows you to drive. In general, though, you can start driving when your eyes can focus and lose their light-sensitivity. Make sure you have someone who can pick you up after surgery. Again, recovery time depends on surgery type and your personal recovery. Some types of surgeries call for up to six weeks of recovery time. Cataract surgery, on the other hand, can have a shorter recovery period of about a week. While a glass of wine might sound like just what you need to feel better, alcohol increases the body’s tendency to retain liquid. If liquid builds up in your recovering eye, it could increase pressure as well. This, in turn, would slow down the healing process or further injure the eye.

SUMMARY: Wait before resuming sexual activity. Do not drive immediately after surgery. Ask your doctor when you can resume working. Abstain from alcohol during recovery.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are many different types of Christmas stockings you can make. You can use a pattern to inspire your design, or you can follow a pattern to the letter to get the same results. Browse through some knitting patterns for Christmas stockings to get inspired and find a helpful resource for this project. Make sure to choose a pattern that is appropriate for your knitting level. Knitting patterns range in difficulty from easy to difficult. Patterns will specify the type of yarn that you need to use to create the project, so check the pattern to see what type of yarn is recommended. However, you can choose colors that appeal to you. You can opt for traditional Christmas colors, such as red, green, white, and gold, or go for other colors that you like. The knitting pattern should recommend a needle size. However, if it does not or if you are not sure, check the yarn label. The yarn label will provide a recommendation for the best needle size to use with it. Since you will be working in the round, you will most likely need a set of double pointed needles.
Summary: Look at knitting patterns for guidance and inspiration. Choose your yarn. Select needles that are appropriate for your yarn.

A flip-out LCD is a screen attached to a digital video camera where you can watch your videos as you shoot them and review them after you’re done. LCDs are usually 2 ½ to 4 inches (63.5-101.6mm) wide, but some camera models offer larger screens. Flip-out LCDs are a useful feature if you want to see how your shots look as you shoot them, but it may not be necessary if you’re using something like an action camera that is hands-free. Image stabilizers are either optical or electric, with both types working to stabilize the videos you shoot so they don’t look shaky when you view them. An image stabilizer is useful if you plan on shooting a lot of videos using your hands, but it might not be a necessary feature if you own a tripod or other camera-steadying device. If you’re planning on capturing subjects from far away, you want a digital video camera with a zoom feature. Most camcorders come with digital zoom, but not all of them come with optical zoom. Optical zoom allows you to zoom in on people and objects when you’re shooting without sacrificing video quality. If you’re getting a camcorder for personal use, you might not need optical zoom, but if you’re looking to shoot professional-style videos, the optical zoom feature is definitely something to consider. Some optical zoom lenses can magnify objects better than others. The higher the number given for an optical zoom lens, the better zoom it has. For example, a 50x optical zoom lens can magnify an object more than a 10x optical zoom lens. All digital video cameras come with a built-in microphone, but sometimes the sound quality is low, depending on the model. For professional videographers, it can be helpful to have a camera with a jack for an external microphone. Using a high-quality external microphone will help you shoot videos with better sound, saving you time during the editing process.
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One-sentence summary -- Look for the flip-out LCD feature if you want to review video as you shoot. Choose a camcorder with an image stabilizer to avoid shaky footage. Choose a camcorder with optical zoom to shoot higher-quality videos. Look for a camera with a microphone jack if you want better sound quality.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This will only work on some types of mastic, usually in recent homes. It's worth trying first, as wetting the mastic can make other methods safer. You should notice the mastic loosening within 20 to 60 minutes.  Mix the hot water with vinegar or citrus degreaser for extra strength. Old, black mastic may contain asbestos. Keep it wet at all times during removal, to prevent dangerous dust. Once the mastic is wet, try to break it off with a hammer and chisel. If it's soft, scrape it off with a wide putty knife. Use a long-handled edge scraper on floors to save bending over. Some modern mastics or mastics containing linseed oil will soften when heated. However, these are also flammable. Wear heat-resistant gloves and use the heat gun for no more than a few seconds at each spot. Scrape up with a putty knife as you go.
Summary:
Soak the mastic in hot water. Chisel the mastic off. Use a heat gun cautiously.