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6 Inspiring Couples Proving You Can Mix Work and Love

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What's love got to do with these businesses? Everything. Starting a business with your spouse . To some, it might sound like trouble; for others, like these six couples who are partners in life and work, it has produced harmony and great returns. If you're considering going down that path, take their advice by protecting clearly defined roles,  open lines of com­munication , and a strongly grounded relationship. "If one person has the capacity to defer, and one person better have the capacity to defer, someone's got to do that," says Mario Del Pero, who founded the  fast-casual restaurant chain  Mendocino Farms in 2005 with his wife, Ellen Chen. Also: Don't bring the boardroom into the (proverbial) bedroom. "We've become proponents of not talking about work in downtime," says Andrew Goetz, who founded the skincare line Malin+Goetz with his partner, Matthew Malin, in 2004. "If I see a phone at dinner, I whack it across the room." T...

7 Scientifically Proven Ways to Achieve Better Success in Life

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Know this: Hard work alone won't get you there. Success is a subjective notion, if there ever was one. But for simplicity's sake, let's assume the higher you are on  Maslow's hierarchy of needs , the better you're doing. In case you don't remember the levels from Psych 101, essentially, people can't be their best possible selves (self-actualization) until lower-level needs are met first. In other words, you can't be an ideal version of yourself if you don't have enough food and  money  to pay the bills, or enough love and esteem to  feel good  about your value as a human being. So, what can you do to move yourself up the pyramid? Check out the findings from several studies, which shine a light on what it takes to achieve more in life. Credit: Getty Images Increase your confidence by taking action. Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, authors of  The Confidence Code , wrote a stellar article for  The Atlantic  on this subject. Highligh...

THIS IS WHAT THE POSITION OF YOUR LEGS WHILE SITTING REVEALS ABOUT YOU!

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Believe it or not, body language can tell a lot about people. Namely, did you know that the position of your legs while sitting reveals your intentions and deepest secrets, according to psychologists? So, the next time you’re around people, look at their sitting position and learn something more about their character. POSITION A This person thinks that neglecting their problems will make the problems go away. However, this is not the way to go. Unfortunately, these people would rather transfer their issues to someone else, just so they don’t have to burden themselves and waste their precious time. The communication with these individuals goes smoothly; they’re interesting, creative, charming, and a bit childish. At times, they don’t think before they speak and realize what they’ve said after it becomes too late. POSITION B These individuals are dreamers with a vivid imagination. They’re full of good and new ideas that are often appreciated in the work place....

ONE MONTH BEFORE A HEART ATTACK, YOUR BODY WILL ALERT YOU: HERE ARE THE 6 SYMPTOMS!

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In the last couple of years, heart attacks have become very common among the worldwide population. Unfortunately, they’re the number 1 reason for death in the world. They occur as a consequence of our stressful lifestyles and unhealthy diets. You can protect your cardiovascular health by improving your lifestyle- follow a healthier diet and lower the amount of stress. Also, it’s good to recognize the symptoms of heart failure that usually begin to show a month before the heart experiences a failure: Shortness of breath When the lungs don’t get enough oxygen, your heart won’t get the blood which needs to pass through it. Therefore, if you have problems with breathing, immediately consult your physician. Jaw, neck or back pain Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back. Chest pressure This is a clear symptom that a heart attack can take place in the near future. It’s important to consult your ...

BEYONCE & JAY Z IS GOING TO BE BLESSED WITH TWINS

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Beyonce and her husband Jay Z say they "have been blessed two times over", using Instagram to announce that she is expecting twins. "We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two," the pair wrote, and "we thank you for your well wishes". The post, signed "The Carters", has a photo of Beyonce with a baby bump, wearing lingerie and a veil. The couple already have a daughter, Blue Ivy, who has just turned five. Pregnant Beyonce photo mesmerises America. Beyonce has been nominated in nine categories for the 2017 Grammy Awards , extending her lead as the most-nominated woman in Grammys history. The star, 35, is due to headline the Coachella music festival in southern California in April. The announcement gave no indication of the babies' due date. In 2011, Beyonce revealed her pregnancy to fans during the MTV Awards. She opened her performance of Love On Top by announcing: "I want you to feel the love...