A Japanese scientist named Yoshinori Ohsumi discovered a principle of eating that helps us stay young and healthy. It was so innovative, Ohsumi received The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2016. When we starve for some time, the cells recycle everything old and useless and become young. This process is called autophagy. Here is a system that will help you use this process to your advantage. You …

True love is not only felt, it’s visible to the naked eye. But if you are one of those people who look for proof in every situation and prefer facts to deductions, arm your eyes and pay attention to the following signs. We at Bright Side analyzed a fair portion of couples in love and came up with a list of things that signal that your partner loves you a lot. …

According to Dr. Jose Colon, about 4-6 nocturnal awakenings are considered normal for the average person. This goes back to our caveman days when we needed to wake up to ensure our safety. However, after these short periods of staying awake, we should be able to go back to sleep easily. If you can’t fall asleep immediately, there are probably some things that prevent you from getting a good …

Every 3 seconds a baby is born into the world. Some of these babies are so unique that their birth captures the attention of the entire internet. Bright Side has gathered 7 current photos of some exceptional babies who stole our hearts in the past with their incredible stories. 7. The world’s first surviving septuplets These septuplets were born in 1997. The sonogram showed that …

From the outside, the lives of kings seem easy and carefree. But princes and princesses from 28 kingdoms follow age-old traditions from the very first days of life. Their days are packed with things to do and they’re always on a tight schedule. However, there are a lot of interesting things on the long list of rules and requirements. In this article, we will tell you what kindergarten …

Scottish cooking legend, Gordon Ramsey studied in cooking school for several years and worked under the greatest top chefs in the world to achieve his greatness. Evidently, the people on this list had no such determination to excel. Here at Bright Side, we love getting creative in the kitchen, but sometimes it’s best to follow the recipe more closely. What was it supposed to be anyway? Trendy black …

Only about 2% of the population can be considered geniuses based on their IQ score. But we have a sneaking suspicion that the people in this compilation have evaded taking the test, as easily as they do everything else. So they may not be registered geniuses, but they are in our book. We at Bright Side love a good rebel story and what we admire the most in it is ingenuity. So let’s check out the geniuses …

Even though we’ve all heard that it takes 21 days for a habit to stick, this statement hasn’t actually been proven in practice. According to recent studies, you’ll need at least 66 days for a new way of behavior to become automatic. However, not all of our inappropriate habits are really as awful as we’re used to considering them. Bright Side made a list of some of the most common “gross” habits we all …

Women are sensitive creatures, even if they’re strong and independent. Sometimes they just experience unnecessary guilt for everything they say, do, and even feel. It often happens because of the pressure from the outside: “you need children,” “your hobby is ridiculous,” “you dress like a guy,” and thousands of other things. Yet you shouldn’t apologize for these. Bright Side has made …

A few decades ago people couldn’t even think about a portable computer or a touchscreen phone. Because the first computer wouldn’t even fit in a room, and a phone looked completely different and was something that only rich people could afford. Do you know which changes have happened to dogs and chickens? Bright Side wants you to take a seat in the time-travel machine and see how …