Bright Side

According to a study, we need only one-fifth of a second after taking a look at someone to fall in love. After that, euphoria-inducing chemicals are released in the brain and affect 12 areas of it. Bright Side has discovered what actions or features of men can attract women immediately. You may disagree with some points, but remember that they are backed by science. Are you ready to learn the truth?

SUMMARY:

- Being humorous shows traits of intelligence, creativity, and more. So if you’re looking to get the attention of a woman you’re interested in, try making a little joke!

- To be prosocial means to go about your life with the intent of being helpful to others. A man who feels empathy for those who are down and out or who simply need an extra hand can be incredibly attractive to a woman.

- While money may not always equate to happiness, it can help attract a woman’s attention. Things like owning a nice car and having a luxury apartment can win the attention of many women.

- Heterosexual women are more likely to be attracted to men who are older. This suggests that women like men who have seen and experienced more in their lives and are more financially independent than younger, inexperienced men.

- When you’re interested in a woman, it’s not always a good idea to profess your love for her right off the bat. Not only can this be a little overwhelming for a person, it can make them less attracted to you.

- When a man can look after a dog, it shows women that he has the potential to commit to something long term and has substantial care-taking skills.

- Women aren’t the only ones who look great in red. A 2010 study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology described how men are more desirable to women when adorned in red.

- Women often prefer men who take big risks and do heroic deeds. These heroic risk takers are seen to be brave, physically fit, and attention-seeking.

- Women find men with “an intermediate level of beardedness” more attractive. Innately, men with beards are perceived to be healthier and better parents.

- This may not come as a surprise, but a 2007 study from UCLA discovered that some women are more attracted to men with muscles!

- It’s pretty well known that men with babies melt women’s hearts on the spot. But why? Women subconsciously decide if a man is ready for a long-term relationship based on how they are with children.

- Many of the women like how being with someone tall made them feel more delicate; they aren’t crazy about the idea of “looking down into a man’s eyes.”

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The short answer is, baby steps! Of course, you should watch what you eat, stay hydrated, and train slowly but surely. After getting myself a new pair of running shoes, my journey began. I kept a daily log of my progress along the way. What about you? Are you ready to lace up your shoes and start running?

SUMMARY:

- The idea is to walk for 2 minutes, jog for 1 minute, and repeat that over and over again until your jogs hit the 30-minute mark.

- Foods that fuel running include bananas, oats, peanut butter, broccoli, plain yogurt, dark chocolate, whole grain pasta, potatoes, and coffee.

- Sore today too after that insane gym sesh. I guess that’s just gonna be a regular thing for the next month.

- My trainer suggested cycling as cross-training, so I went on a 3-mile bike ride.

- My energy levels are through the roof! I no longer crave afternoon naps.

- I weighed myself today, and I’m down 5 pounds! I’m convinced jogging is the fastest way to lose weight.

- I jogged for 10 solid minutes today and didn’t struggle at all! I’m getting there!

- My trainer told me to be extra careful to stay hydrated. He said to divide my body weight in half, and then drink an ounce per pound.

- I guess exercise improves your complexion because it boosts blood circulation.

- My trainer showed me how to use a tennis ball to massage any problem areas. I do it to the bottoms of my feet, too.

- Listening to music while jogging helps the time go a lot faster.

- Lots of bananas. I’m told the potassium will help balance the electrolytes I lose on longer runs.

- I think my training program must’ve been just right because the run was relatively easy and enjoyable. I can’t wait to sign up for my next race!

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The method takes five minutes a day, and you need no equipment. If you apply this method correctly, your spine will become straight, and your body will get in shape very soon. Also, your internal organs will be placed in the most favorable positions for them.

SUMMARY:

- Take a towel and tightly roll it to make it 15 inches (40cm) in length and 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) thick.

- Sit down on a flat hard surface. A soft bed or sofa won’t work – it's better to use a fitness mat on the floor. Put the rolled towel behind you.

- Gently lie down on your back holding the towel so that it is across your body directly under your waist. Exactly under your navel!

- Spread your legs shoulder-width apart and bring the feet together making them look in-toed. Your big toes should be pointed toward one another. Your heels should be 8 to 10 inches apart (20-25 cm).

- Straighten your arms by the head, turn them palms down, and connect your pinkies.

- Now all you need to do is hold this position for 5 minutes.

- After that, stand up gently not to hurt yourself as your bones and joints slightly move during the exercise.

- Your hands, legs, and the towel should be in the correct positions.

- It's difficult to hold this position for 5 minutes in the beginning, so you can perform the exercise for 2 to 3 minutes. You will notice the results in a month!

- This technique is a great alternative to posture correction practices. Also, you will significantly shrink your waist and get the perfect belly.

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How to get rid of wrinkles under your eyes? Looking in a mirror, we can see that our age starts to show in our eyes, making us look tired and sad. The brows, upper eyelids, and the outer corners of the eyes go down and small wrinkles start to appear on the face. They might even become deep because of facial swelling.

Shiatsu differs from other types of massage because its only movements are pressing certain dots on the face. It is mostly performed by Japanese women and perhaps that’s the secret of their beauty and youth. We at Bright Side became interested in this type of massage that is becoming more and more popular around the world, even though it’s only officially been recognized by Japanese medicine. An everyday Shiatsu massage will take only 1 minute. It should be performed in the morning, in the evening, and whenever you feel that your eyes are tired.

SUMMARY:

- Start by placing your index, ring, and middle fingers on these spots respectively. Using medium pressure, push your brows up back to where they belong.

- Place your index fingers on the outer corners of your eyes, warm this area up a bit, press, and release. You can also pull the muscles towards your temples ever so slightly without taking your fingers off. Just make sure that it's the muscles and not your skin that you're pulling.

- To reduce this swelling, place your index fingers on the area between the inner corners of your eyes and the bridge of your nose. From there, make perpendicular movements. Be careful not to stretch or move your skin – this can lead to more wrinkles!

- Put your index, middle, and ring fingers together between your brows on the area that’s also known as the “third eye.” Press this spot for about 5-7 seconds.

- Put your index, middle, and ring fingers on the bone under your eyes and press lightly for 10 seconds. Repeating this exercise 2 times will do the trick!

- This massage actually originated from anma, the Japanese style of massage that dates back to 1320. Shiatsu was based on a deep understanding of anatomy, the secrets of Tibetan medicine, and the ideas of traditional Japanese medicine.

- This 1-minute massage kick-starts the body’s natural rejuvenation process, quickly erasing any visible signs of tiredness and aging.

- Qi is basically your vital body energy that takes care of your system's functioning. It flows in specific pathways called meridians.

- The task of a Shiatsu practitioner is to access the Qi by putting pressure on vital points on your body, find the blockages and imbalances that are causing your health problems, and restore the energy flow back to normal.

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While the rest of the world is seeing anywhere from 15 to over 30% of its population severely overweight, Japan has managed to keep that number at just 3.6%. When it comes to health tips, it's better to turn to the country with the longest life expectancy and one of the lowest obesity rates on the planet.

In Japan, they usually stick to 3 wholesome meals a day that don’t leave them hungry or dealing with sudden cravings. Those who do snack keep it in small quantities and with a lot of moderation.

Also, the secret to Japan’s success begins with their diet, which is pretty carb-heavy and low in saturated fats. Their main dishes of choice include vegetables, grains, fish, and meat. Dairy products and fruits are consumed in moderation. They tend to stay away from foods with excessive amounts of salt and sugar, like burgers and soda.

- The secret to Japan’s success begins with their diet, which is pretty carb-heavy and low in saturated fats. Their main dishes of choice include vegetables, grains, fish, and meat.

- Just like the rest of the world, a lot of Japanese people have a hectic schedule that doesn’t leave a lot of time or opportunity to prepare a home-cooked meal. In that case, they can turn to their version of fast food, which is usually a lot healthier and resembles home-style cooking.

- Most Japanese people have very regulated meal times. They eat 3 filling meals a day, with breakfast usually happening between 8 and 9am, lunch from 12 to 1pm, and dinner between 6 and 8pm.

- It’s a lot more common for Japanese children to walk or cycle to school. Of course, other countries have a lot of reasons why it might not be efficient or safe for kids to hoof it to class.

- Portion sizes have been on a steep rise in the last 20 years throughout the world. For example, countries like Australia, Canada, Germany, the U.S., and the U.K. have much larger fast food portions than Japan.

- Separate bicycle lanes and plenty of safe areas for pedestrians are common sites in Japan. This allows the Japanese to naturally burn calories as they commute to and from work or school every day.

- Tea, especially the green variety, is the number one beverage in Japan. Green tea has been praised for having a ton of major health benefits, like increasing metabolism, burning fat, fighting anxiety, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, to name a few.

- The practice of using chopsticks also helps in weight management, since they make you eat more slowly and in smaller bites. This slow process of eating helps people catch when they’re feeling full and avoid eating too much. The fact that food is served on a bunch of plates also slows down the process.

- The number one way that the Japanese stay thin has to do with removing distractions and being mindful about the process of food consumption. Eating in Japan is treated with respect.

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Miejsce Odrzanskie is an old, cozy village in the south of Poland. A little over 300 people live there now. Many of them have daughters, sometimes even two per family. Just like in the rest of the world, you’d say, except for one thing. Not a single boy has been born there in nearly a decade.

- At least there’s no issue with baby girls. Twelve of them came into the world in 9 years.

- In fact, the children were the ones who insisted on the creation of a youth fire brigade. Youth being a broad term, because its youngest member is just 2 years old!

- The girls’ team’s been bringing medals from the main national contests for the past 6 years.

- The women in Miejsce Odrzanskie drive tractors to harvest corn and wheat. They run the affairs, as the head of the village is Krystyna Zydziak.

- Some people claim that they wanted to have a son in their families, but now they believe that it naturally can’t happen in this village.

- After the case went viral, doctors from all over Poland shared their advice. They recommended that women trying to conceive eat more food rich in calcium.

- Rajmund Frischko, the mayor of the municipality to which the village belongs, revealed that he seriously thought about naming a street after the lucky newborn.

- Anyway, he promised that the kid’s parents will receive a present, and maybe they’ll even plant a tree in his honor.

- The interesting thing is that the residents who’ve lived in the village for a long time aren't so surprised about the situation. They say that while girls were born there regularly, giving birth to a boy was pretty rare, even decades ago.

- Professor Rafał Płoski had already explained that to solve this puzzle, experts need not only analyze the historical data, but also look into the couples who only have girls.

- If there are any connections between them, it could prove useful for the study.

- Another important factor is the environment. To complete the picture, they’ll need to talk to both children and parents living in the village.

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The megalodon shark roamed the oceans, scaring (and chewing) everything to pieces long after the dinosaurs was wiped out by the great meteorite. We know that it was the largest and most brutal predator that ever lived, as well as the biggest shark. It was the king of all seas, swimming freely between most parts of the ocean. But then, about 2.5 million years ago, the last of its kind disappeared from Earth forever, leaving only their huge teeth to be found by modern archeologists. So why did megalodon go extinct?

At first, scientists thought it was a mass marine extinction that happened around the time that caused the megalodon to expire. They believe a supernova exploded some 150 light-years from Earth, and its cosmic radiation reached our planet, changing its climate. But then, in 2019, a group of researchers found something weird: the fossils leftover from the monster sharks dated back to an earlier period. That could mean they went extinct before the supernova. A new explanation had to be devised, and it came from an unexpected source...

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