Being underweight increases your risk of premature death by 140% for men and 100% for women. But sometimes it can be even more difficult to gain weight than to lose it. Bright Side found 8 tips for you on how to gain weight in a healthy way. 8. Check your body mass index Scientists believe that being excessively thin means having a body weight deficit. This corresponds to a body …

You might think that aging is mostly about wrinkles or worsening vision. However, there’s one more sign that can reveal aging, and best of all, it can be prevented. It’s all about the state of your back muscles! A healthy flexible back is one very important indication of a young body. Here at Bright Side, we’d like to give you some tips on detecting and preventing the first …

Our subconscious is a very dark place that takes years and years of psychoanalysis to understand. It can reveal our deepest fears, secret desires, and suppressed emotions. However, some of us don’t even know the basic traits of our personalities, let alone the deep workings of them. Here at Bright Side, we created a fun personality test to help you understand what kind of person you are and …

Jessie Lipskin couldn’t find an apartment for rent that she was satisfied with, so she decided to build her own dream house. She made a really unusual choice: Jessie bought an old 1966 school bus on eBay (the same model that Keanu Reeves was driving in Speed, the iconic movie of the 90s). The main reason for this purchase was Jessie’s desire to live …

The life of the British Queen Elizabeth II and those around her are strictly guided by rules. There’s a royal protocol that must be followed to keep The Queen — and her sense of morality — calm and content. However, she never wished for that kind of life. Her ascension to the throne was unpredicted and led to some outstanding events in British history. We at Bright Side have come …

History of pizza (yes, it’s a thing) tells us that modern pizza developed in Naples, Italy and ever since then has had us begging for more and more, year after year. However, modern pizza places have a little more to show us than just pizza. Who doesn’t love pizza? Here at Bright Side, we’re proud pizza-lovers. But this article showcases incredibly creative people who …

According to statistics, the average person in America rises sometime between 6:00 AM and 7:30 AM. I never was an exception to this generally accepted routine of getting up at 7:45 AM, leaving for work by 8:00 AM, and sipping a large cup of coffee on the go. Then there was the long and boring commute, after which I’d reach my office at 9:00 AM. After work, I was so exhausted that my only wish was to lie down …

According to a study at Cornell University, dogs were domesticated between 9,000 and 34,000 years ago. Since that time they have been hunting, guarding, sniffing, transporting, and doing other things to help people in their everyday life. They also give us a lot of joy and help to reduce our stress level. But as our article shows they can also check our patience. Bright Side …

Adam Braun had everything he needed: a job on Wall Street, an apartment, and the opportunity to go on a round-the-world trip. But everyone has their own path to happiness. And after meeting a poor boy in India who only dreamed of having a pencil, Adam’s world was turned upside down. Bright Side discovered the story of a man who quit his prestigious job to run a charitable company and wrote a book …

Growing up watching Disney movies and listening to magical fairy tales, every girl dreams of marrying a prince. In the past, royals were forbidden to marry “commoners.” For example, King Edward VIII had to abdicate his right to the throne to marry the love of his life. But the times have changed and now any girl has the chance to become a princess. Bright Side decided to share …