A lot of you reach for a stick of gum after drinking a cup of coffee or eating some onion-heavy dish. There's nothing abnormal about that. But what if you chewed it every single day for a month? There’s tons of research out there saying that chewing stimulates the flow of saliva, which basically flushes away all the acids produced by bacteria. This makes your teeth stronger and prevents tooth decay. But that's not all. One study showed that chewing gum can help you lose weight, burn more calories, and even improve your memory! Well, we decided to make sure if it's true. It was an interesting experiment, and there were also some surprises.

How to deal with puberty? Acne. Crushes. Mood swings. As if growing up weren’t hard enough, as you enter adulthood, you have tons of weird and embarrassing things to face on the daily. For girls, puberty usually hits somewhere between ages 10 and 14; for boys - closer to the ages of 12 to 16. Of course, your genetic makeup and environmental factors can dictate exactly when you’ll start going through puberty.

Sometimes when you go to buy groceries, you get too excited and throw a little bit of everything in your cart. Fruits and vegetables continue to mature and, unfortunately, you end up throwing away a lot of what you bought because it’s no longer able to be consumed. Proper food storage can save you money and prevent your fruits and vegetables from decaying quickly. It’s important that you take into account the climate of the place where you live because this can also affect the maturation of food. The more humid and hot the place is, the riskier it is for some vegetables. Here're some helpful tips to make your groceries last and stay fresh and crisp much longer.

Human beings are probably the only creatures in the world that love to be scared. We love horror movies, Halloween, and, of course, we love roller coasters! Oh, that exciting feeling when your stomach is right by your brain and your world flips upside down, and you scream with joy and want more! But what do you know about this attraction? Have you ever thought, for example, about how it works? You’d imagine these powerful high-speed mini trains have powerful little motors, but it’s wrong. In fact, they move by converting energy! Isn' this amazing? So, right now, you’re about to upgrade from roller coaster fan to expert!

12 ordinary things that might save your life one day. You never know what surprises life has in stock. It can take you out of the comfort of your home or office and put you in place with no electricity, running water or even other people. There, you will have to fight for survival. In such situations, it is important to keep a cool head and act smart. You never know what can become extremely valuable to you - even the most everyday items can help you out. Bright Side will teach you how to use 12 basic things in a critical situation to save your life. Who could have thought ChapStick could be so powerful!

How to Alleviate the Symptoms of Menopause? 48 years old is the average age when women begin to experience the symptoms of menopause. Menopause starts when a woman doesn't have her period for one year. During this time, women may have unpleasant symptoms connected to the hormonal changes in their body. It might seem like something from the distant future, but the truth is, if you know how to get over it early, you can live through this period with comparative ease.

How to fall asleep fast at night and wake up easily the morning? Fitness trainer Craig Ballantyne writes a blog about healthy eating and sound sleep. He’s developed the formula for the perfect night’s sleep and easy morning wake-up.

We meet liars every day, but we don’t know what to do when they are our kids. Bright Side knows why children lie and 9 easy ways on how their parents could stop their children from lying. Did you know that your behavior in certain situations may also influence your child to hide the truth?

When we talk about summer, we often think of hot sand, the cold water of the sea, and a good tan. But unpleasant things can occur even on a trip to the beach, and they can really spoil your holiday. Here're some great solutions to these beach problems that will make your vacation pleasant, safe, and fun.