Love is a complex emotion that can be difficult to understand. Some people experience it at first sight, while others take much longer to develop those feelings. However, researchers have conducted studies and collected statistics that shed light on the average timeline for falling in love.
To smile doesn’t just relate to fun and happiness, but it also has certain benefits for your health. It helps to boost your immune system and prolong your life by releasing endorphins. Luckily, now people share hilarious situations on the net, so other people can laugh at them and get their fair share of endorphins too.
The rush of endorphins when we see something that makes us grin can be a truly unbeatable feeling. Thankfully, we are surrounded by people and animals who can put such a smile on our face, no matter what, just as these people in this article have proven. Their rush of joy and happiness is enough to brighten up our day, starting with a simple smile.
It’s been proven that petting a cat releases endorphins, but no worries if you don’t have one. You can always look at adorable photos. After a long and tiring day, even a simple picture feels like a little light at the end of the tunnel. All you need to do is sit back, scroll through the images, and feel the endorphins kick in.
More often than not, couples may hit their peak by going through the motions, like family obligations, health problems, and money issues. This can make you question where the spark in the relationship went, but retail therapy may help get your bond back.
Sometimes all we can do is laugh and take a picture to share. And that’s great. Laughter boosts the immune system, helps with pain by releasing endorphins (our bodies’ natural “feel good” chemicals), burns calories, helps create great bonds, and also helps with stress management.
Celebrities are just like us and they are also prone to self-irony, humor, and sarcasm. That’s why sometimes we can peek at their social media pages in order to lift our mood. All because apart from stunning photos, one can easily find tip-top jokes there.
Today we often plan to work a bit longer in our offices, tomorrow we plan a Netflix marathon, we’re too lazy to do grocery shopping, so we order food online. With all these modern gadgets we become incredibly lazy couch potatoes. It’s no surprise that our bodies start to panic and tell us that it’s actually time to take care of ourselves.
So many things about humans are taken for granted, one of them being our fingerprints. But surprisingly, not everyone has formed prints on their fingers, which makes life a bit hard for them. So it’s only natural that we wonder how this is possible and ask scientists for an explanation. Unfortunately, for some things in life, science has only guesses to give us in lieu of clear answers.
Running not only keeps you fit, but it also helps you live longer. And while this all sounds great, it’s just a small part of what the sport can do to you. It literally influences your body from your head all the way down to your toes. Even your trips to the bathroom can be affected by it.
Crying might not be our favorite pastime, but if we just let it out from time to time, we can actually get more benefits from it than we would by just holding it in. By shedding a few tears, we won’t be showing our weaker side — we are actually helping our eyes and the rest of our body in many different ways. In fact, in some situations, it can even help us fall asleep faster.
If you’ve ever bought your cat a fancy cat bed or an expensive cat tower, you’ve probably found your cat chilling in the Amazon box that came with the bed or tower instead. Kitties simply can’t seem to resist squeezing into narrow places or boxes so much so that there’s a “If I fits, I sits” meme. There are actually a few possible reasons for why they just adore these little nooks, according to experts.
Stress, anxiety, headaches, or drowsiness — everyone has their fair share of unpleasant moments. But the solution to these is pretty simple — an ear massage! It’s a truly relaxing nerve sensation that can free your mind from problems and physical discomfort. And the best part about it is that it can be done anywhere, anytime, quickly and easily.
False labor can start if you are tired and dehydrated and you might not have a period the entire time you are breastfeeding. It’s better to be prepared for these things in advance to avoid any stressful situations in the future and provide your baby with the best overall experience.
Most people can admit that getting ready in the morning isn’t the most fun thing to do. Luckily, people have come up with all sorts of little tricks to help wake them up and beat fatigue right before they start the day, from changing the lights to starting a conversation.
Every family has a couple of funny stories that happened between them and their close relatives, and these are houses where boredom is often a rare guest. The people from today’s compilation are lucky to have such family members, and their stories and photos can dispel the blues or a bad mood in seconds.
Just admit it, a great kiss is priceless. Researchers believe that kissing has many more benefits than just romantic pleasure and can pose many health advantages from keeping your skin in good condition to getting you in good shape.
Over the years more and more celebrities have spoken up about their personal struggles with mental health and the impact on their fans has been amazing. Having anxiety and panic attacks has become so common that most people have experienced it at least once in their life. During those times it's really important to know that you are not alone.
“I need a beach vacation so badly.” How often do we hear this from someone who is tired of work or their domestic duties? You may even be the one saying it, and you are absolutely right. Studies have found that being by the sea not only makes us feel relaxed, but also changes the chemistry of our body.
We all have heard many times that stress has a massive impact on our health and well-being. Researchers believe that long-term continuous stress can actually accumulate in certain areas of our body and we may be mistakenly looking for some health treatment while the true cause of the problem is psychological.
American scientists found out that sugar is not as dangerous for our health as we think. More than that, a small amount of sugar is even necessary for our body to function properly. But we often eat too much ice cream, chocolate, cheesecake, and other tasty food. As a result, we gain extra weight, get early wrinkles, have acne, and get even more serious health problems.
A close bond between you and your baby is formed much earlier then you might think. According to a Psychological Science study, a fetus can sense the mother’s psychological state. Unborn babies get signals through your body (and soul) so it’s your job to give positive ones.
Have you ever heard the saying by Hippocrates, "Walking is a man's best medicine?" We'd go further by stating that walking combined with good sleep and a healthy diet can help you avoid the doctor altogether. As little as 15-30 minutes of walking every day can drastically improve not only a person's overall appearance, but health as well.
