Belly fat isn’t just annoying, but it’s also linked to high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. A study suggests that people with extra weight around the stomach are at risk of dying prematurely. This is yet another reason to start working on your core regularly! Bright Side presents a 3-day exercise plan that will work wonders on your body — the belly area in particular! …

Hair can be fun, but it can also be a struggle if we don’t treat it right. Did you know that there’s a very rare condition called “uncombable hair syndrome” which most often develops during infancy? Children with fair curly hair usually have it. Their hair doesn’t grow down, but instead grows in different directions. This condition doesn’t require treatment and gets better with time. …

The normal range of blood pH is between 7.35 and 7.45 which means that it should be slightly basic or alkaline. However, in our everyday life we tend to eat lots of acidic foods that can cause negative health effects such as kidney stones, bone and muscle deterioration, an increased risk of cancer, liver problems, and heart diseases. Alkaline foods can help you to balance your pH as they contain sodium …

Snapchat is being used by 100 million people who send 1 billion snaps every day. And people use it for more than just taking normal pictures. They share their happy moments, their sad moments, and some things that might too awkward to be seen by others. Bright Side compiled a few of these moments captured on Snapchat. They will definitely give you a good laugh. Take …

Sugar tastes good, and everything that contains it tastes even better! The sweet crystalline carbohydrate seems to be everywhere. Most of us love to dwell on the unforgettable taste of our favorite desserts when we’re hungry. However, what might seem to be an innocent pleasure is actually the reason for many complicated health issues when we consume it in large amounts. Today, sugar is hard to avoid but many of us don’t …

Baby photo shoots are popular these days. But did you know the concept is almost 2 decades old? Photographer Anne Geddes could feel the new parents’ exact emotions and how desperately they wanted to seal those precious moments forever. Thus, the trend of newborn and baby photo shoots came into being when Anne started shooting naked babies back in the …

More than a million scientific articles are published every year, with research in psychology greatly contributing to this number. While research studies in psychology are not an easy read for everybody, the obtained results can be of use in everyday life and help you to increase your motivation, become a better communicator, improve your relationships with others, and lead a healthier life. At Bright Side, we have collected …

There are certain things in our history that are not only well-known but actually sound rather disturbing. Have you heard that women had to fight for their right to smoke in public or that medicine for children used to contain morphine? We at Bright Side have collected some interesting facts about our past that will let you consider how life was back then …

Intermittent fasting is gaining huge popularity as a dietary option, but what actually happens to your body when you fast? We went ahead and found out. At Bright Side, we know our readers are beautiful and awesome, so we keep collecting tips and tricks for you all to stay that way! Whether you fast for dietary reasons or as a religious necessity, here’s exactly what happens to your body …

In the modern world, being called “thin” is a compliment, and getting called “fat” is a stigma. But contrary to this popular belief, being skinny does not equate to being fit. In fact, thin people who don’t exercise regularly are prone to having low fitness levels, low muscle tone and decreased endurance. Recently, news broke about big brand names beginning to ban size zero models, …