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No one likes to fail. Whether it is at work, at home or in another area of your life, failure is painful and it can also be costly in terms of time, money, or both.Life as we know it is a series of successes and failures.But failure is a normal part of life. If you never, ever suffer a failure, then you are probably not pushing yourself to your full potential. Often, it is only through failure that we eventually meet with success. In all forms and on all platforms, failure is a predecessor and most of the times a pre-requisite for success. People generally feel dejected and lost after failing at some avenue or some point in life. So first of all let us decode what failure is after all, since so many people seem to be affected by it. FAILURE, or the act of failing, is an attempt at which you don’t succeed, isn’t it? Now if you shot an arrow and it missed it the mark, it’s OK. It happens to all of us. So, it missed the mark and you have to do it all over again, but that is what yo...

If your vehicle is missing, one of the first questions a police officer will ask is whether you have all the keys. Many people make the mistake of hiding a spare key under the wheel-well or some other place under their car. The problem is, just like hiding a key under your front doorstep, criminals have caught on to this trick. Getting locked out of your car is inconvenient, but can’t be compared with the hassle you’ll go through if your car is stolen. Also, if you have given a spare car key to someone who no longer needs it, ask for it back immediately. How do you keep people from smashing a window and stealing your stereo, or your whole car altogether? Secure your vehicle. Whenever you park your car, even in your own driveway, close and lock the windows/doors to help prevent car theft. This seems like a basic security tactic, but we all know how easy it is to become complacent. Although it makes the first moments you enter your car uncomfortable, resist the temptation t...

The powers of a steady fitness routine are impressive: regular exercise can help you build stronger muscles, stave off chronic illnesses, and make your clothes fit a whole lot better. But there's another benefit of physical activity that deserves a shout-out: the way even moderate amounts seem to shave years off your age, no matter how many birthdays you've actually celebrated. Of course, you can't change your chronological age, but exercise can improve your health to the point where you look and feel younger. Here are some beauty benefits that you can get from sweating out at the gym or at home: 1.Regular exercise improves circulation and blood flow , giving your skin a radiant, healthy glow. 2.Sweating during exercise opens up the pores , thereby cleansing your skin of toxins and other impurities that cause acne. 3.Exercise is a great stress reliever , which aids to keep your skin youthful and reverses ageing. 4.Improved blood flow during exercise can help in ...

A new study has revealed that one should start eating more of unsaturated fats like walnuts and soybean instead of dietary carbohydrate as they can lowers blood sugar level and improve in the prevention and management of type-2 diabetes.The findings have provided evidence for the effects of dietary fats and carbohydrate on the regulation of glucose and insulin levels and several other metrics linked to type 2 diabetes. Dariush Mozaffarian, Researcher, Tufts University in the study published in the journal PLOS Medicine, said 'Our findings support preventing and treating these diseases by eating more fat-rich foods like walnuts, sunflower seeds, soybeans, flaxseed, fish, and other vegetable oils and spreads, in place of refined grains, starches, sugars, and animal fats'. The researchers performed the first systematic evaluation of all available evidence from trials to quantify the effects of different types of dietary fat (saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) ...

Feeding babies avocados, which has a neutral flavour, soft consistency and nutrient density, can help in boosting their growth and development, says a study, suggesting that the fruit can be used as a first food for infants.Babies' ideal first foods should have a low to moderate sweet and salty flavour profile to avoid early preferences for sweet foods.The findings showed that avocados are unique among complementary and transitional foods and they provide an ideal source of calories to meet the increasing energy and growth demands of weaning infants and toddlers. "It's important that infants experience a wide variety of tastes, textures, colours and combinations, in their first foods," said Robert Murray, Professor at the Ohio State University, in the US. Avocados were found to contain less than 1 gram of sugar per serving (0.09g) -- the least amount of any other fresh fruit. Avocados' soft and smooth textures can also help infants to develop the ability ...

Stock your kitchen with these super foods to ensure your diet is packed with antioxidants, fibre and other healthy properties Garlic Studies have found that phytochemicals in garlic can halt the formation of carcinogenic chemicals in the body, and that women who eat more garlic have lower risk of certain colon cancers. Olive oil As delicious as it is healthy, this monounsaturated "good fat" is well known for its heart-health and longevity benefits. Studies also show that   olive oil   may also be linked to brain health and cancer prevention. Aim for two tablespoons a day. Avocado How to prevent heart disease, the largest killer in the United States, according to the latest report from the National Center of Health Statistics? Eat more foods that help keep your heart healthy, like avocados and others already on this list, and improve your odds of a long life. Avocados can lower your LDL "bad" cholesterol while raising your HDL "good" leve...

LEAVING your gadgets charging overnight could lead to a deadly house fire, Dominic Littlewood revealed on Good Morning Britain. Speaking to the ITV GMB presenters, Dominic advised viewers to be very careful with their tech around the house. He said: “If you’ve got fairy lights, don’t use 240 volt ones, they get hot and every time a bulb goes the others get hotter. “There are LED ones out there now, they are safe as houses. Use LED wherever possible. “Ideally, also unplug things - people are going to leave their phones on charge overnight, we all do it. “Don’t leave it on a flammable surface like a pillow, underneath a pillow or on the quilt. “Put it on a saucer that way if gets hot at least the saucer isn’t going to catch alight, it’s going to protect you a little bit.” Dominic also advised to only chargers from a reputable source. He said: “Don’t use these substandard chargers - there was a kid in 2007 who died from one, he was 7 years old - they are lethal. Dominic’s adv...

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is vital to good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world.It can occur at any age but is more common in older adults. The most common form of glaucoma has no warning signs. The effect is so gradual that you may not notice a change in vision until the condition is at an advanced stage. Vision loss due to glaucoma can't be recovered. So it's important to have regular eye exams that include measurements of your eye pressure. If glaucoma is recognized early, vision loss can be slowed or prevented. If you have the condition, you'll generally need treatment for the rest of your life. Why Does Pressure Rise in the Eye to Cause Glaucoma? Glaucoma usually occurs when pressure in your eye increases. This can happen when eye fluid isn't circulating normally in the front part of the eye. Normally, th...

It’s true that food can do much more than provide energy.And when you’re sick, eating the right foods is more important than ever.Certain foods have powerful properties that can support your body while it’s fighting an illness.They may relieve certain symptoms and even help you heal more quickly. These are some of the best foods to eat when sick. 1.Chicken Soup Chicken soup is a good source of fluids, calories, protein, vitamins and minerals. It is also a natural decongestant and may block cells that cause coughing and a stuffy nose. 2.Garlic Garlic can fight bacteria, viruses and stimulate the immune system. It helps you avoid illness and recover faster when you get sick. 3.Coconut Water Coconut water has a sweet, delicious flavor. It provides the fluids and electrolytes you need to stay hydrated while sick. 4.Hot Tea Tea is a good source of fluids and acts as a natural decongestant when hot. Black tea can decrease the growth of bacteria in the throat, and echinac...