Be aware of dangerous Zika virus

In global community, virus is a major concern and health practitioners are paying more attention to curb outbreak of epidemic from deadly viruses. One of the less known virus that may attack India is Zika virus.

Zika virus belongs to the same family of viruses as yellow fever, West Nile, chikungunya and dengue. It first appeared in Africa in the 1940s and has been present in Africa and Asia for over 50 years.

The first eruption in Brazil was in May 2015, and it spread quickly because there was no natural immunity in the province. Health reports indicated that Brazil has reported approximately 4,000 cases of microcephaly in babies born to females who were infected with the virus during their pregnancies.

Zika is spread mainly through the Aedes mosquito, but in some cases, it can be transmitted through labour, blood transfusions, lab exposure and sexual contact. Person who has voyaged to a nation with an epidemic of the virus is at high risk of this virus.

This virus is transmitted when the Aedes mosquito bites a person with an active infection and then spreads the virus by biting others. Those people then become carriers during the time they have symptoms. 

Research of the Centre for Disease and Control showed that these mosquitoes normally lay eggs in and near standing water in things like buckets, bowls, animal dishes, flower pots and vases. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on a person already infected with the virus. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites.

It is also said that a mother already infected with Zika virus during pregnancy can transmit the virus to her new-born around the time of birth, but this is rare.

Symptoms:

The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are as under:

• v Fever
• v Rash
• v Joint pain
• v Conjunctivitis (red eyes)

The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week

Diagnosis: 

Zika virus can be diagnosed through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and virus isolation from blood samples. Diagnosis by serology can be difficult as the virus can cross-react with other flaviviruses such as dengue, West Nile and yellow fever.

Treatment: 

It is highly discouraging that there is no vaccine to protect from the disease and no medicine to treat for zika infection.  Doctors recommend that if a person is infected with Zika virus and exhibit symptoms of fever must take medicines, such as acetaminophen or paracetamol, to relieve fever and pain and immediately consult physicians. The best treatment for Zika virus is prevention.

Preventive measures:

People can take preventive action to protect from this disease. It is necessary to adopt preventive measure when they are traveling to countries where Zika virus or other viruses spread by mosquitoes are found.

Preventive actions are as under:

1. Use insect repellents. When people use it as directed, insect repellents are safe and effective for everyone, including pregnant and nursing women.

Most insect repellents can be used on children.  Do not use products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus in children under the age of three years.

2. If people use both sunscreen and insect repellent, apply the sunscreen first and then the repellent.

3. It is not recommended to spray insect repellent on the skin under clothing.

4. Treat clothing with permethrin or purchase permethrin-treated clothing.

5. Always follow the label instructions when using insect repellent or sunscreen.

In India, Zika virus has not knocked yet but there are chances of transmission of this virus. Health ministry in India is fully prepared to curb Zika virus. Testing kits are ready if anybody is infected in India.  It is always better to create wakefulness for the virus and clean environment to avert from such deadly viruses that are life threatening.

Cyberchondria: Living in virtual environment for health concern

Cyberchondria is a grave mental ailment using excessive internet to get solution for health issues. People may develop health anxiety and perform self-diagnosis for any medial problem and get relaxed if it is not lethal. Cyberchondria is ugly face of technological progression in global environment.

 

The Internet is filled with wide range of information about health conditions and when people use internet for excessive search related to disease, it may turn into a mania, and it may develop mental condition, Cyberchondria. It is a phrase used to designate the propensity to insistently check Internet sources for health-related information about conditions that create anxiety. According to psychology experts, researching health topics is most popular online activities in technologically driven society.

 

It is found in plentiful psychological studies that an individual who spontaneously searches the Internet for information about particular real or imagined symptoms of disease may come under the grip of cyberchondria. Presently, such online activity is most common among teens and youth.  Main ground of digging information from internet is that it provides some relief from the health-related anxiety but this relief is temporary and when the person goes away from the computer, the anxiety erupts.

 

It is evident in several Psychological researches that people who are overly distressed or anxious about their health perform repeated health-related searches on the Internet. This pattern is termed as cyberchondria. It is observed that People who suffer from hypochondria make frequent doctors' appointments, insist on unnecessary tests, and see physical illness. Such people may develop unhelpful behaviours such as avoiding exercise, resting excessively, taking unnecessary drugs, avoiding medical information, making their health a major topic of conversation, irritating their friends and relatives by frequently seeking reassurance regarding their health, spending hours on the internet researching their physical and /or mental symptoms, possible diagnoses and treatments.

 

Professionals stated that cyberchondriacs share common characteristics such as:

Prone to anxiety and/or obsessive compulsiveness. This occurs in middle-aged or in youngsters. People, who are worried, may spend a lot of time to check their symptoms and disorders and then ask their doctor for treatment for the same.

 To avoid this condition, it is recommended to stay away from computer. To stop cyberchondria condition, people may go for cognitive behavioural therapy. It involves training the mind to replace its negative beliefs and thought patterns with more positive ones. Relaxation training is also useful for person with hypochondria to combat feelings of anxiety, obsessive thoughts about physical discomfort.

It is always better to take proper advice from their doctor.

 In nutshell, there are numerous health websites that offer extensive information to users about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment of disease. These websites plague huge number of people suffering with cyberchondria which is a serious health anxiety of new era.

Precautions for females while traveling alone

In cut throat competitive business world, both men and women make frequent tours to meet professional needs. They work late night and this creates trouble for women. Females around the globe do not feel secure to travel alone or at night especially in developing countries like India. In Indian scenario, safety of working women is major concern. A recent survey revealed that majority of Indian women feel insecure living or traveling alone, or staying alone in hotels in India.  But females who travel oversees feel safe traveling or living alone in hotels.  Females usually experience grave problems like street sexual harassment, molestation, and stalking when travelling alone on Indian land.  Rape still is the wildest growing crime in India for women tourists. This corrodes the image of India at global scale in spite of its rich traditions and multifarious glorious customs.

While traveling alone, females can follow some safety guidelines to become secure in India:

When women are traveling for some projects of company to new city, she can ask her company to ensure her safety through making arrangements for stay in company guest house or recommended hotels. She can also find some reliable contacts to arrange accommodation in new city.  When staying in hotel, make sure that door has a latch or chain on the inside, and once she is hotel room, always keep the door locked and chained.  It is recommended that always carry a portable door-stop and use it at night or use some object such as a door stopper. Women also take precaution in her hotel stay while ordering food. She should not leave the door open for the service person to walk in.

Females planning to travel alone must Research their destination carefully.

When planning for trip, it is important to consider safety issue as a priority. They can spend more money on rental apartment or hotel to ensure safety. Though there may be mishap in luxury hotels but chances are very less as they charge more to offer security and excellent services to customers.

It is suggested to females that while traveling, please do not accept food and drinks from strangers especially in buses and trains.

 

It is advisable to women tourists who come from western countries that they should avoid all physical contact with men they have just met. In Indian culture, it is not suggested to give hugs. If they will use the traditional style of ‘Namaste’, there may be less chances of being persecuted. 

Women while traveling must take precautions when communicating with passengers and eye contact with strange men should be brief and never be close to them and disclose more information.

Another important safety tip for females travelling alone is the attire.  It is recommended to wear baggy dress and try to ensure that arms and legs should be covered.  This may help to avert male stares and persecution.

If there is no urgency, always, avoid travelling at night.  Women must take precautions while going by auto or cab such as note down the vehicle number or take snap of driver and sms to family members. In auto, sit near the door and if any man approaches to vehicle, just get out immediately.  When traveling in the evenings or going to unfamiliar places, it is wise choice to use public transport such as bus or train. During train journeys consciously observe the people in surroundings and if women feel uncomfortable, be alert. 

It is highly important to set boundaries with body language while traveling alone. It has been observed that men who are looking for an opportunity to make physical contact, will test female’s boundaries first such as sitting too close or touching hand. In India, girls are groomed in such a way that they often get frightened or scared and do not speak when something wrong goes. The rule of safety is for women is that if they are not comfortable, it is not O.K.  If men misbehave in crowded areas by touching hand, speak loudly and firmly using very straight language, “Do not touch me.”  But do not apply this rule in isolated place instead use mind, be calm and try to get away from that place as quickly as possible. These days some mobile application is also being launched by Mumbai Police to take their help in such situation. In emergency situation police should be called.

Females are advised to keep day bag while traveling alone and do not carry expensive items as these may be attraction of thieves. Do not wear costly ornaments while traveling. 

Women are responsible for their safety while traveling up to some extent. Above are few precautions. But in bizarre situations, they must use their presence of mind to come out from horrendous situation. It is advised to be self-reliant and well prepared in both crowded and isolated places.

Managing stress while preparing for examination

Stress is a psychological condition that is heavily experienced by students / candidates when they study various subjects for competitive examination whether it is IAS, CAT, Bank PO, GATE or any other. People around us normally advice not get stressed, and just be relaxed. But these statements sometimes do not give relief to candidates who are loaded with study material and they have to prepare thoroughly to beat competition.

It is imperative to follow stress relief tactics to eradicate stressful situation to get success in competitive examination. Refer to following tactics. These will work to alleviate stress level.

Candidates who are appearing for competitive examinations must acquire study skills to learn complex concepts easily. This will lessen stress feeling.

Sometimes, candidates experience excessive stress as they have tight schedule and they do not devote time to study subject matter. Candidates with busy schedules, can have irregular sleep. This can directly affect performance and increase stress level. Therefore it is advised to make proper time management and allot time to study particular subject such as breaking up studies into smaller chunks, and other time management skills. It depends on learning habit of students. Some students learn fast in the evening so they can fix morning time for learning difficult topic of the course. Time plan will release stress level as candidates have feeling that they can cover all the topics with in specified time and meet the target. Never worry even if the topics are not covered in specified period. Topics for competitive examinations are vast. If you have studied majority of them, you can succeed in examination.

It is also suggested to study in organized way. Candidates must make system of organization for note taking, keeping track of assignments, and other important papers. It will give peace to them as everything is controlled and they can meet deadlines and test dates. Candidates can keep a calendar, a schedule, and a filing system for school assignments. It will avert a stress.

Another possible way to combat stress is to find suitable environment for study. Soothing environment will alleviate stress and candidates may feel calm. They will be able to learn difficult subjects in less time. Visualizations and imagery are established stress management techniques. Candidates can lessen stress and improve performance by imagining self-achieving the set goals. They can spend few minutes each day and visualize, in detail, whether it is giving a presentation without nervousness, acing an exam, or something else that will help them to succeed. Then work hard and decrease stress of last moment.

It is always good to think positively and focus sincerely on studies. It will definitely feel candidates comfortable and they can thoroughly prepare for competitive examination to succeed among huge number of aspirants.

Types of dental problems and Preventive measures

In present environment, children/Adults may have habit to eat processed food and do not clean teeth properly. As a result, they may suffer many dental problem that has adverse impact on their overall health.

Common paediatric dental problems are as follows:

1. Tooth Decay: Tooth decay, is a preventable disease. Tooth decay is due to certain types of bacteria that live in your mouth. When a person eats carbohydrate-rich foods, such as candy, cookies, soft drinks and even fruit juices, this leaves deposits on teeth. These deposits bond with the bacteria that normally survive in the mouth and form plaque. The combination of deposits and plaque forms acids that can damage the mineral structure of the teeth and causes decay of tooth. Dentists always advise to brush with a fluoride toothpaste and floss every day.

2. Sensitive Teeth: Sensitivity is common problem faced by most of the people. Hot and cold food or beverages can cause uneasiness to people with sensitive teeth. With time, tooth enamel can be worn down, gums may recede or teeth may develop minute cracks, exposing the interior of the tooth and causes the irritation of nerve endings. It is observed that even breathing cold air can be throbbing for those with extremely sensitive teeth. People who suffer from sensitivity of tooth must use specially formulated desensitizing toothpastes, fluoride varnishes or treatments.

3. Bad Breath: Bad breath develops due to poor oral hygiene, gum problems, or dry mouth. Other medical ailments such as digestive problems, chronic sinusitis, diabetes, or the side effects of medications can also cause abnormal mouth smell.

4. Thumb-sucking: Sucking is natural habit for an infant and it provides a sense of security and pleasure to baby. If child continue to sucking when his/her permanent teeth start to erupt, it may be time to take action to eliminate the habit because it may affect their oral health.

5. Gum Disease: Gum disease is the swelling of gum tissue often caused by poor oral hygiene and plaque accumulation over time which can progress into tooth loss and bone damage. In the early stage, gums may bleed easily and become red and swollen. Gum disease is preventable and can usually be avoided by daily brushing and flossing.  People can diagnose gum disease by observing that they are having bad breath, a bad taste in the mouth or bleeding of the gums especially after flossing. To prevent gum disease, people must see doctor dentist regularly.

6. Canker Sores: Canker sores are usually small sores inside the mouth with a white or gray base surrounded by a red border. The duration of canker sores can be reduced by the use of antimicrobial mouthwashes or topical agents.

7. Over-Retained Primary (baby) Teeth: A primary tooth still in position with a permanent tooth trying to erupt in the same space is called an "over-retained" tooth, and requires removal of the primary tooth. The presence of primary teeth in teenagers and adults specifies a possible problem, such as congenitally missing or impacted permanent teeth. It is advised to do regular dental care and visit dentist to monitor growth.

8. Wisdom Teeth:  Sometimes, wisdom teeth may cause pain during their eruption. An infection may occur when the tooth is not fully erupted. If swelling arises, patients are advised to see dentists immediately.

9. Oral Cancer:  Oral cancer is lethal disease that affects majority of people around the globe. This disease pertains to the mouth, lips or throat, is often highly treatable if diagnosed and treated in the early stages.

10. Tooth Erosion: Tooth erosion is the loss of tooth structure and it develops due to acid attacking on the enamel. Tooth erosion signs and symptoms can range from sensitivity to more severe problems such as cracking. It can also be easily prevented.

Major dental problem faced by teens: 

Some dental problems especially occur in teenage. These medical ailment affect an adolescent’s teeth and oral cavity may require dental care. Irregular teeth growth is also a common problem during teenage. Another problem is wisdom teeth extraction or the removal of the third molar.

To prevent dental problems, it is recommended by density to embrace good eating habits and regularly clean teeth. People experiencing dental problem must visit regularly for dental examinations and professional cleanings to avoid serious ailment. It is also suggested to take a balanced diet, with sufficient amount of calcium and vitamin D to increase calcium absorption. It should provide all the nutrients necessary to build strong teeth and keep gums and mouth tissues healthy.

Video games augment creativity in humans

There are numerous heated dialogues regarding effect of video games on human’s mental health. Abundant of researches found that video games invigorate players and facilitate a positive mood that augment creativity.

With regard to children that play excessively video games, may help to develop problem-solving skills. Games that designed for players to search negotiate, plan various tactics in order to advance to a new level, and implement strategies which can help improve children's brain development. The process of understanding game rules and learning by doing provides children with essential decision-making skills. 

These games also develop creativity and children have many options to modify and select character personalities in video games, allowing them the opportunity of self-expression. Some video games also permit children to design and interchange maps or other custom content, help them sharpen their creative and technical knacks. Researchers have also indicated that Video games require hand eye coordination and fine motor skills which a three year old cannot perform. He will also not be able to read the menu options which may appear on the game screen. He will also have difficulty to connect what his fingers do with what happens on screen. Therefore it is important to select suitable video games for kids.

Open-ended video games and other interactive media available online allow youngsters to increase problem-solving skills. Adults can learn to crack puzzles by trial-and-error.  At the same time, these interactive games also improve creativity which is highly important for successful and creative professionals to boost their career. Many researchers have discovered that action video gaming enhances performance on the capability to locate quickly a target stimulus in a field of distractors. It improves ability to track the moving objects in a field of distractors.  Action games enhance skills of children and adults to keep track of a set of moving objects that were visually identical to other moving objects in the visual field. A number of attentional processes are influenced by action gaming.

Psychological studies have signified that video games also improve job performance, especially for jobs that require good eye-hand coordination, attention, excellent working memory, and quick decision-making. For example, young, inexperienced surgeons who were also keen video gamers outperformed the most experienced surgeons in their field.  Some medical studies have found that trainee surgeons who were provided with experience in video games had improved their performance in laparoscopic surgery compared to surgeons who did not have that experience.      

Though, many researchers opined that video games are indeed perilous because they are meaningless and just waste of time. They stated that such games motivates person for anti-social behaviour and have negative impact of the health of children due to with violent content embedded. It is also observed that people or kids who are addicted to video games are isolated from society which may create other issues, like for kids, they may not complete homework and for adults, they may have less interaction with family and friends. Some have opinion that video games promote social activity and teamwork. These games allow parents and their kids to play together and may develop strong bonding.

It has been observed that mostly, gamers play video games just for enjoyment and to help improve their mood. Along with disturbance from real-world problems, gaining success in video games can enhance mode and develop positive feelings. Depressed people may lessen anxiety, and becoming more relaxed after playing these games.

The gist of this debate in writer’s opinion is that playing video games for limited time is the best way to excel performance at work, enhance problem solving skill and develop creativity. Video games are outcome of unparalleled technological innovation. It offers a positive aggression outlet for players. According to many researches, games that evoke stressful events are a beneficial tool to deal with real world situations, and allow the brain to take quick and wise decisions. The hectic schedule of office work may hassle people therefore video games serve as an energizer to elate their mood.

Concern of growing white hairs in teens and youth

In the epoch of globalization, teens and youth folks are exposed to highly competitive business environment. It directly affects their health and gives birth to numerous ailments. The premature grey hair is a process where the pigment is not being formed from the cells which produce colour. The hair follicles contain melanin which is the one that gives colour to hair. Growing white hairs in adolescent and youth is general problem in present scenario.

 There are several causes of premature greying of hair. Intrinsic factors include Genetic defects, Hormones, Body distribution, Age. Extrinsic factors encompasses Climate, Pollutants, Toxins and Chemical exposure. It is necessary for people to monitor Thyroid Levels and check if it causes the loss of pigment in hair. Thyroid gland of humans has an impact on all the vital functions of the body. An underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, can result in premature white hair. 

Health practitioners always recommend for taking balanced diet to maintain healthy life. Several diet-related factors affect growth and quality of hair health. Vitamin and minerals, especially vitamin B12, zinc and copper gives proper nourishment to the hair and assists metabolic processes to retain natural colour of hairs. If there is deficiency of these vitamins and minerals, it affects the hair colour. Deficiency of vitamin C and E turns into grey colour of hairs.  

Natural process to prevent premature greying of hair: 

There are many natural remedies to prevent premature greying of hairs. Natural herbs are an excellent source of antioxidants mainly flavonoids which have multiple roles in pathologies to avert grey hair in youngsters. 

It has been found that curry leaves proves to be best to increase the melanin production. The iodine and zinc and copper rich foods, especially the sea foods are also good to fight against the premature hair greying. 

Another food item, Black walnuts is useful to maintain the hair black. Youngsters having white hairs must take plenty of food rich in Vitamin B12. It is recommended by Ayurveda doctors that combination of sesame oil, carrot juice and fenugreek seeds are used to prevent grey hair. Sesame oil and carrot juice is used in a ratio such as one cup sesame oil, one cup carrot juice and half the amount of fenugreek seed powder. 

Amla is also useful for treatment of poor growth of hair and control greying. Since ancient times, females are using Amla to maintain good hairs. Soak dried Amla pieces in water overnight and apply it the next day. Massage Amla paste or Amla hair oil on scalp daily to get those shiny traces.

Fenugreek is used from earlier time to treat hair problems. This is an effective technique to get rid from grey hair. It is suggested to consume adequate amount of fenugreek sprouts daily. Fenugreek paste is also applied on the hair to prevent premature grey hair. 

Ghee is also old age remedy to prevent greying of hairs. Ghee also give shining look to hair. Massage your hair with clarified butter two times a week. 

Other food items such as Onion is also beneficial to prevent greying of hairs. Before taking bath, apply onion juice on hair scalp and put it on for about 30 minutes. Rinse hair accompanied by shampoo. 

Lime Juice and Coconut Oil is marvellous combination to premature greying of hairs. . Coconut oil gives natural nourishment to hair. It nourishes skin, stimulates hair growth and helps to fight against the fungal infections. For using this combination, mix coconut oil and small amount of Lemon juice together. Apply in hair and massage your scalp thoroughly with the figure tips.

 

Healthy Vegetables for Hair Growth:

1.      Spinach

2.      Carrots

3.      Onions

4.      Tomatoes

5.      Garlic

6.      Cucumber

It is well understood that premature greying of hair is mainly due to an erratic lifestyle and stressful state while working. Though greying of hairs are irreversible process but improvement of malnutrition through proper nutrition, can avert it. Many health practitioners have advocated that intake of nutritious diet, maintaining proper hair and scalp hygiene and de stressing activities are useful for healthy hairs.

Know about Kidney diseases

When a person suffers from kidney disease, he/she may exhibit numerous physical signs, but sometimes people attribute them to other conditions. It is also observed that in kidney disease person tend not to experience symptoms until the very late stages, when the kidneys are damaged or when there are large amounts of protein in the urine.

Kidney problems can be either acute or chronic. Acute kidney problems come on quickly but the kidneys often recover after treatment. Chronic kidney disease happens when the kidneys are impaired or are not functioning properly.

When person has kidney disease, he/she may show following signs:

Patient suffering from kidney disease feel more tiredness, have less energy or have problem in concentration. Another complication of kidney disease is anaemia, which can lead to weakness and fatigue.

Patient have difficulty in sleeping. When the kidneys do not filtering properly, toxins stay in the blood instead of leaving the body through the urine. This can make it difficult to sleep. There is also a linkage between obesity and chronic kidney disease, and sleep apnea is more common with patient of chronic kidney disease.

Patients have dry and itchy skin. Healthy kidneys function properly and remove wastes and extra fluid from body, help make red blood cells, help keep bones strong and work to maintain the right amount of minerals in blood.

Patients go to urine frequently. If patients feel the need to urinate more often, especially at night, this may be a sign of kidney disease. When the kidneys filters are damaged, it can cause an increase in the need to urinate.

Patients who have kidney problem may see blood in their urine. Healthy kidneys typically keep the blood cells in the body when filtering wastes from the blood to create urine, but when the kidney's filters have been damaged, these blood cells can start to "leak" out into the urine.

Patient’s urine is foamy. This shows protein in the urine.

Patients of kidney disease may experience persistent puffiness around their eyes. Protein in the urine is an early sign of kidney disease.  

Patients also exhibit the symptoms of swollen ankles and feet. Decreased kidney function can lead to sodium retention that causes swelling in feet and ankles.

Patients have a poor appetite. Though it is a general symptom, but a build-up of toxins resulting from reduced kidney function can be the cause of kidney disease.

Sometimes with kidney disease, there is symptom of muscles cramping. This may be due to Electrolyte imbalances that impair kidney function.

Kidney disease and age: Statistical data signifies that elderly people are at high risk of kidney diseases. It is because kidney function reduces as people grow older.

Two simple tests to check for kidney disease:

1. Albuminuria-to-creatinine ratio (ACR). Albuminuria happens when there are higher amounts of a type of protein called albumin in the urine. It is a common indicator of kidney damage. The ratio of albumin-to-creatinine is recommended as the best technique to determine albuminuria. All patients with chronic kidney disease should be tested for albuminuria at least annually.

2. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR). This is estimated from results of a blood-based creatinine test. It is a sign of how kidneys are working to remove wastes from person’s blood. Glomerular filtration rate is calculated using the serum creatinine and other factors such as age and gender. In the early stages of kidney disease, Glomerular filtration rate may be normal. If Glomerular filtration rate number is less than 60, it indicates that person has kidney disease.

Major risk factor for kidney diseases:

1.      Diabetes

2.      High blood pressure

3.      Cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease

4.      A family history of kidney failure.

Treatment:

If the kidneys fail, treatment options can be dialysis or a kidney transplant to replace kidney function.

To prevent kidney disease, it is recommended by doctors to do regular exercise, take balanced diet. It is said that garlic and watermelon is good for proper functioning of kidneys. People must reduce salt intake if they have complaint of kidney impairment. It is also advisable that person must not take pain killers without prescription of doctor. It is important to control blood pressure.

Strengthen genius mind to crack various competitive examinations

In fierce competitive environment, aspirants face many challenges to crack competitive examination. It is a good practice to espouse efficacious techniques for preparation of civil services or Bank (PO) examination.

Aspirants who want to crack civil services or Bank exam must sincerely solve a wide range of questions based on Reasoning, Aptitude, Language and General Awareness. Without any stress, they can develop knack to solve challenging problems from each section of exam. Afterwards, they can review their performance to do better in next attempt.

Aspirants of Civil services or other competitive examination must hone their skills to appear in mock test.

They can also enrol in a test preparation program online. There are many online websites, some of them free and others at payment basis. Candidates can sign up with and start solving test question to excel performance in test series. These online programs include videos, text lessons, and practice tests.

To sharpen skill for outstanding performance in test series, it is recommended to buy good books for competitive examination in which aspirants are appearing. While selecting books at store, it is imperative to check at a glance whether the book covers all section and there are sizable test questions.

Aspirants can enrich their brain power for competitive examination through reducing stress and taking healthy diet during their test preparation. To be a genius and perform better in test, it is advisable to take rest between two sessions of test preparation. It will boost energy as well as refresh the mind to use logical techniques to crack complicated questions. Once, if one solves even one complex task, it will work as incentive to solve further questions.

Never let down when fail to complete test series. Candidates can energize through exploring fault in failed test and in next practice test, they can rectify it and excel their performance.

Proper sleep is best tonic to make genius mind as it will lessen fatigue and prevent from stomach and other physical medical ailment.

It is observed that aspirants do not find sufficient time to cover full course for examination. Time management is highly important for preparing for such exams. Find best time for preparation and start with difficult topics. It will help them to grasp more. Candidates can revise other topics when the time is short. For good time management, it is recommended to prepare an outline of structure of study plan and then allot time to each topic. This will automatically reduce stress. Candidates must devote more time in studying the concepts that are difficult or it is having problem to learn.

It is also necessary for aspirants to keep track of progress of test practice. It can be done through self-review and ask family members to review your performance.

While preparing for civil services or Bank examination, full concentration is required. Candidates must remove distractions while their study. There is one way to make the practice of studying more manageable. They must set up a routine of removing all distractions from their study space. They can improve concentration through putting all of electronics away as they will unnecessarily disturb while studying important topics.

To enjoy studies for competitive examination, it is better to change places at home. This will boost candidate’s confidence, lower monotony and enhance concentration. It will also propel the candidate to study more. The outcome will be outstanding performance practice tests.

When aspirants feel bore while preparation, they can refresh their mind through thinking about positive experiences with studies. It is said that optimistic approach will show the path of success.

It is generally observed that when candidates have to start the test, they get nervous and do not concentrate fully on test. To combat negative thoughts and nervousness, candidates must relax their muscles, close eyes tight, raise toes up, compress fists, and tense their legs. Always think that they have prepared well and if they cannot solve their questions in practice test, it will remind their weakness and they have another chance to correct it to appear in main competitive examinations. Such thoughts will work and upsurge self-confidence of candidates. It may also develop a situation in which candidates with positive thought can perform excellently as they never thought of it.

Competitive examinations are basis to ride in the ladder career success. Empowering brain to compete it and touch the pinnacle in career. 

Good luck to all aspirants of competitive examination.