Problem: Article: If the aneurysm is small, has not ruptured, and is not rapidly growing, your doctor may opt to monitor it instead of operating. Monitoring is a more conservative process that will include regular appointments and imaging tests to make sure your aneurysm isn’t growing. You will generally have an ultrasound performed to monitor your aneurysm. If your doctor needs more information than an ultrasound can provide, they may also request x-rays, a CT scan, or an MRI. Several lifestyle factors can contribute to the risk of your aneurysm rupturing. To keep your aortic aneurysm from growing, try to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle by exercise regularly, maintain a healthy, balanced diet, and limit your smoking and drinking.  Any form of moderately intense cardiovascular exercise done for at least 30 minutes 4-5 times a week can help. Look for an exercise you enjoy. Try taking some group fitness classes like dance or cycling at your local gym to help you find new and fun ways to get active. A balanced diet should be based on fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins. Generally, an adult should aim for a calorie breakdown of around 45-65% complex carbs, 20-35% fat, and 10-35% protein. If an aortic aneurysm ruptures, it will be fatal unless it’s treated by a medical professional. This is serious and can seem scary, so if you experience any symptoms of a ruptured aortic aneurysm, go to the emergency room as soon as possible. They will be able to help you. These symptoms may include:  Sudden, intense pain in your abdomen or back A tearing sensation in your chest or abdomen Clamminess or sweating Nausea and vomiting Low blood pressure Rapid pulse If your aortic aneurysm ruptures or starts growing rapidly, it will require surgery. The type of surgery you need will depend on if you have an abdominal or a thoracic aneurysm.  For abdominal aneurysms above the kidneys, open repair is the only option. In open repair surgery, the doctor will cut into the abdomen and replace a damaged abdominal vessel with a graft. For an abdominal aneurysm below the kidneys or a thoracic aneurysm, your surgeon may opt either open repair or endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). EVAR places a stent-graft in the artery and guides to to the aneurysm.
Summary: Ask your doctor about medical monitoring for unruptured aneurysms. Maintain a healthy lifestyle to stop the aneurysm from rupturing. See a doctor if you have any symptoms of rupturing. Prepare for surgery if the aneurysm ruptures or is growing.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're a morning person or a "night owl," take advantage of that.  Maximize your most productive times. If music helps you focus, use it; if it distracts you, forget it. Think about what has worked when you've been productive in the past.  Did your college finals studying go better when you holed up in a silent corner of the library or when your room-mates were playing video games three feet away? "  When your brain is fried and you need to step away, do it.  Watch a soap opera, walk your dog, clean a few of those dusty shelves you've been meaning to get to. Expect to need such breaks and factor them into your schedule.  This way you won't feel like you're wasting time while you're, well, wasting time (but in a positive way). Natural sunlight helps keep your body rhythms balanced, gives you energy, and just plain feels good.  Take a walk or work by a window when you can. It breaks up the monotony of the day, relieves stress, helps you refocus your mind, and it's good for you. "  As you work on a project, your mind will fill up with ideas, some relevant to the current task, some not.  If you're feeling bogged down or stuck as you try to figure out a task, work on emptying your mind of distracting ideas.  But keep them around just in case!  Jot down your scattered ideas in a notepad (or your preferred more technologically advanced device) at the end of the day or when you're feeling mentally overloaded. Don't worry about connecting all the dots right now. This is another form of brainstorming; get the ideas out, figure out what works, what doesn't, and how they connect later.

SUMMARY: Know oneself. Take "mindless breaks. Get out in the sun. Exercise. Do a "brain dump.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: These romantic feelings that you now have for your friend are likely making you a bit anxious.  However, it is important that you stay calm so that you don’t make your friend nervous, too.  Take some deep breaths when you see them or when your heart starts to race.  Choose your words carefully and speak slowly.  Try not to allow your thoughts of them to consume your day; continue taking care of yourself and your responsibilities.  If thoughts of them are taking over your mind, distract yourself. Hang out with friends or family who aren't connected to your best friend. Get a project done that gets your body moving, like cleaning the house or painting your room. Begin to set the tone for a potential romance through flirtation.  Flirt with them slightly on occasion to assess their feelings for you.  If they flirt back with you, this will help you be more confident in asking them out.  Lean into them slightly when they are speaking. Look softly at them in their eyes for a few seconds. Smile brightly when you first see them. Laugh at their jokes. Put your hand on their shoulder when laughing. You can also hug them when you see them and when you are about to leave. Most people like to be complimented, so use this to your advantage while letting them know that you admire them.  If they look nice, let them know.  If they do well on on assignment at work or school, let them know that you respect their intellect and diligence. You can also begin to hint at you two going on a date.  By doing this, you can better gauge their interest in becoming romantic with you and you can determine how to move forward. You might say something like “You know, everyone keeps asking if we date.  Do people ask you that a lot, too?” Remember that physical attraction is critical in establishing a romance.  Take special care of your hygiene, hair and clothes, particularly while you are trying to garner their romantic interest.  Perhaps they like a certain scent; try to wear that fragrance more often.
Summary:
Approach your feelings calmly. Flirt. Compliment them more. Throw out hints. Look your best.