Summer is on its way and that means swimsuits, bare legs, and bare arms. During the winter, we tend to eat more and skip some steps in our fitness routine. British scientists discovered that gaining weight when the weather is cold is actually part of the survival instinct inherited from our ancestors. Bright Side collected 8 tips to help you get your body in perfect shape …

We all want to be fit and slim, but what’s more important is to be healthy. You don’t have to follow complicated diet regimens, just follow the rainbow. Weight loss is one of the many benefits of the rainbow diet. Research has also proved that antioxidants and the alkalizing properties of fruits and veggies can reduce your cancer risk. We at Bright Side have gathered some facts about …

Most of us associate losing weight with exhausting workouts, strict diets, and other unpleasant things. But it turns out that we can get rid of excess weight using surprisingly easy methods like sitting in front of the TV — you just have to pick the right movie. Bright Side has gathered the most unusual ways to burn excess calories. Some of them are really incredible. …

Scientists from Liverpool University claim that shop dummies set unrealistic standards of beauty for girls. They often lead to eating disorders and low self-esteem. However, marketers have crossed this already thin line trying to get customers’ attention. Some of them did it on purpose and some did it accidentally. As a result, users started sharing these crazy creations that they would come across in shops. …

A Harvard Business Review survey shows that 58% of people trust strangers more than their own boss. We understand that sometimes it’s really difficult to trust people you work with, especially if they turn out to be real pranksters. Bright Side gathered the most hilarious examples of pranks proving that your job shouldn’t necessarily be dull or boring. 28. “My boss got a package today right after he walked …

While big shot inventors take their time developing stretchy artificial skin for robots and an actual “beam of invisibility,” we normal folks are interested in inventions that would work for us right now. Bright Side has always been a huge supporter of inventive souls and hey, if it does work, don’t try to fix it, right? My girlfriend’s fish was lonely… Onions are especially violent in India. You …

An adult body consists of 50% to 60% of water. This liquid is vital for our health and it’s crucial for our body to function properly. But how should you drink it — cold or warm, and which is better? Most of us tend to choose a glass of cold water, especially during hot weather, as it tastes better and is more refreshing. But, actually, it is warm water that is proven to be much more …

We all want to be healthy and we’ve all heard about the importance of balanced eating, stretching, work-outs etc. In this article, we want to take it a step further and look at what healthy people do every day and how they stay so fit. At Bright Side, we want to give you some ideas from people who consider themselves healthy. 1. They surround themselves with other healthy people. Healthy …

An ingrown toenail is a common problem and happens when the side edge of a toenail grows into the skin tissue around it. According to statistics, 18% of US adults have experienced it at least once in their lives. It’s important to treat ingrown toenails as soon as they start in order to prevent infection and to keep it from getting worse. Bright Side has gathered the most common and proven remedies against …

Each day we perform millions of actions and don’t even think about whether we do everything right or not. But if we dig deep enough, we’ll realize that most of ordinary things we do can be way easier, nicer, and even better for our health. Bright Side gathered 14 everyday things that we’ve been doing completely wrong our whole lives. 14. Hitting the snooze button Each time …