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Here is a list of 12 super dangerous fungi and plants that might grow in your backyard. Some of them look like they come straight out of hell, which makes them quite unappealing, so you will unlikely want to touch them. But some of them actually look more than normal or even adorable, and they might be even more dangerous to you and your family. Promise you will not touch any of them! There are some plants that can easily kill you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ah, India... It's a country of great wisdom, incredible history, ruins of ancient cities, eastern spices, delicious tea, and beautiful nature. India gave the world a great civilization. You will never want to leave it. However, when you have to do that, don't forget to exchange your rupees. No one is allowed to take them out of the country! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are two types of people in the world: cat people and dog people. Today's video is about how different our four-legged friends’ views on devotion and love are. So here're 15 funny comics about how life with dogs and cats differs. By the way, are you a dog person or a cat person? Tell us in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many of us, our 30th birthday is a kind of psychological milestone. Some are afraid of this age, but we believe it’s completely in vain. There are lots of benefits to being 30: you’re still young but already much smarter and more independent than you used to be when you were 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to start doing yoga? Easy-peasy! It’s time to start working on your body! These 15 yoga asanas will help you lose weight, belly fat, and will become your new favorite workout! Getting flat tummy is one of the hardest things to achieve. Some people find gym workouts to be the best way to burn that extra belly fat, but yoga asanas can be just as effective, if not more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the characters of "Harry Potter" looked like they did in the Books? J.K. Rowling brought us the world of Harry Potter and endowed it with an impressive number of secrets. However, some characters don’t match their descriptions from the books. Did you know that when the first book was written, Professor Snape was just over thirty? Watch this video for more surprising details! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have our own "weird stuff" that we have to deal with on a daily basis. And that’s super cool because that’s what makes us human. Some people refuse to eat unless they have a knife, some people have a fear of looking into a mirror in a dark room, others avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks — all these quirks are common, and we all have them. So sometimes it's really fun to watch funny habits of the people around. These are some of such observations. Do you recognize yourself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how smart you are for your age? Here's your great chance to find this out! You will need to answer 15 questions, and you will get 5 points for each right answer. Don’t forget to count the points because you will need them to interpret the results at the end of the video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's the simple secret on how to look much younger. You have all the ingredients you need at home: keep your skin looking young and healthy with these natural home remedies! Bright Side has found a solution for you, 10 solutions to be exact. Here’s a list of 10 DIY beauty treatments to reverse the hands of time. You can find hundreds of anti-aging beauty products at any grocery store and even more of them online. Their manufacturers guarantee masks, cleansers, and creams that are “100% natural”, “super-effective” and even “magical”. But can you really trust them? When manufacturers produce goods in mass quantities, it makes sense that they want to turn a profit. So, they add preservatives and chemicals that take down production cost but also make these products not exactly 100% natural. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tartar sauce might be great on your fish, but nobody likes to have tartar on their teeth. And I’m talking about bacteria-filled plaque that hardens and stains your pearly whites. It occurs when you forget the golden rule of 3: brush, floss, and rinse. When not removed, it becomes rough and can actually lead to gum disease. Not to mention, those yellowy stains can make you feel pretty self-conscious about your smile. But don’t worry! You’ve got everything you need to pulverize that plaque right in your kitchen! You can use baking soda, orange peel, or even strawberries and tomatoes for doing this! We at Bright Side are on bad teeth, bad breath, and poor oral care patrol. Here are 10 ways to get rid of tartar and shine bright like a diamond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to relieve stress? While a certain amount of stress in our lives is normal and even necessary, excessive stress can interfere with normal daily activities and take a toll on our personal lives and health. Today we at Bright Side invite you to try an ancient Japanese technique of self-relaxation that will not take you more than 5 minutes and can be done just about anywhere. To practice the technique, it is important to understand that each of the fingers of our hand represents a different feeling or attitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you sure you are following the hygiene rules the proper way? You will be surprised to know you are most likely doing them wrong! Here are the most common self-care mistakes. Pay attention, unless you want to do harm to your good looks or even health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to surprise your friends? How to become a true magician? A lot of #magictricks are a piece of cake to pull off yet just as impressive!. You’ll easily entertain a crowd and fool your friends with these super simple magic tricks! It’s probably safe to assume that executing an awesome magic trick requires a huge amount of preparation, practice, and skill. While that’s true for a lot of illusionary feats, there are tons out there that are a piece of cake to pull off yet just as impressive! Whether it’s bending a paper clip with your mind or making #pencillevitate , you’ll easily entertain a crowd with these super simple magic tricks! Now watch carefully! Not everything is as it seems… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there! Today's video is a bit unusual. You're gonna hear Charlie's story. Oh, at first Charlie's life was just amazing! He had everything he needed - tasty food, a warm house, love. But one day everything changed. One day... No, let him tell you himself. By the way, Charlie's a dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we look the way we look? Most of it’s down to our planet Earth, its atmosphere, gravity, that kind of stuff. When you go on a weeklong beach getaway, you get a tan. Basic. But what about living on a whole other planet? What would we look like if we lived on another planet of the Solar System? One astronaut spent a whole year living on the International Space Station. Zero gravity means no healthy pressure on your body, so his bones - got weaker. So did his muscles. It also gave him more space between his vertebrae, so he got a bit taller. And that’s only a year. The more time you spend at the beach, the darker your tan gets… so… What if we moved to Mars or Mercury? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s something romantic about being a flight attendant. They’re very polite, good-looking, and smile a lot. Plus, having to travel a lot for work seems like a dream! But becoming a flight attendant with the best airlines in the world is harder than entering the most prestigious universities in the world. There may be up to 200 candidates for one spot and less than 1% of the applicants will complete the job interview with success. Did you know that there are things flight attendants aren't allowed to do? They can’t have teeth braces, use earplugs, dye their hair purple, drink coffee, slouch, or chew gum. Also, tongue and nose piercings are obviously a no go. They can't slouch, and at some companies even put their hands in the pockets or cross their arms with their uniform on. And their smile must be impeccable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do you train your mind? Yes, you can and should stretch it, as well. Exercises, games and even meditation can help you with that. Try them now and add this video to your favorites to make them a part of your daily routine. You will see the first results in a week, and it will work even better if you keep working out for a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to survive bear or shark attack? What should you do if you are bitten by a snake? Here're some tips on what to do when you encounter a wild animal and how to survive wild animal attacks. When we meet some wild animals on a picnic or in the woods, we get scared. But we usually don't know what to do in each case as we might not fully realize the danger and act properly. Any warm-blooded animal might be a carrier of rabies. This is a lethal disease that can't be cured. The disease is transmitted through a bite or spit. However sweet an animal seems, you'd better not touch it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More cartoons, more fun! Our little guy’s here again to make your day brighter! Do you wanna play with him right now? He's kind of dealing with a lot of new troubles, and you can help him get home. You can make fun of him, but be nice; he is so sensitive! By the way, he's going to dance for you and it's REALLY something! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you know about your body? These 17 Facts About the Human Body Will Send Chills Down Your Spine. These amazing facts may still be hard to swallow, but you will absolutely be all ears to hear about them. Did you love science at school? Let's face it, only a handful of us had the stomach for learning all the scientific stuff back then by heart. Today's topic will be easier to perceive. What is more, it will be much more exciting. We have 17 jaw-dropping facts about your body that may still be hard to swallow and digest, but you will be all ears to hear about them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Creative and Comfy Beds That Prove Bedrooms Don’t Have to Be Boring. How to choose the most comfortable bed? Would you like to sleep in a bed like this? Whether it’s reading a book or drinking a cup of tea, life doesn’t really get any more relaxing than when you’re under the covers. The chance to lie in a soft, warm and cosy bed is probably the one thing we value the most when the weather’s cold and the sky is grey. Here are 14 of the most creative and comfiest bed designs we’ve ever seen. You’ll want to stay snuggled up forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than half the world’s population suffers from dehydration without even realizing that this can lead to serious health problems. Watch the video till the end to learn the ways in which dehydration can have negative effects and a simple way to check your level of dehydration in 5 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is water fasting? What are its benefits? Intermittent fasting is gaining huge popularity as a dietary option, but what actually happens to your body when you fast? When I first heard about water fasting, I thought, “No way am I doing this!” But after doing some research and finding out about the benefits of this process, I changed my mind. And now I'm going to tell you what I experienced during my 20-day water fast. The first 2 days were going to be the most difficult. And they were indeed! I felt incredibly hungry — almost as if I had missed several breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. My energy level dropped, and my mood left much to be desired. I was increasingly irritated, and my patience was wearing thin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to improve skin complexion? However, the sad truth is that nothing works. You’re probably unaware of the bad skin care habits you’ve picked up over the years. We’ve collected the most popular mistakes you need to stop making if you want to keep your skin healthy and young for a long time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If we could taste colors, what would each color taste like? Sounds like a hypothetical question but this is exactly what happened to me recently! It was a Sunday morning, and I fried eggs for breakfast. But something was definitely wrong. I wasn’t sure if it’s eggs or me, though. Now, you've tried fried eggs, right? They normally taste like… eggs. But that time, along with the egg, I could also taste lemon, vanilla yogurt, and even some paper. Whatever was the reason, I decided I’d be okay with just a tea for that day. But as soon as tried it, I spat it out. What is that? Did I put a spoonful of black pepper there? I tried to eat some strawberries but, along with the normal strawberry taste, they had a taste of hot chili. Suddenly, I got a weird thought. Do I… taste colors? And then I remembered something I read in one article once. Synesthesia! According to the theory, signals from one sensory system may end up in another system. For example, when a person can see the color of music or feel the smell of words. Something similar happens to newborn babies. And something similar happened to me... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey guys! Do you like summer? Who doesn't, right? It's time for fun. At a barbecue, by the sea, in a park or on a lake shore. But wait! Who’s gonna bug you, and spoil all the pleasure? Someone very small, but very annoying. Insects. There are zillions of them, and most are innocent and scared out of their wits of the huge humans. But a few others can bite or sting you and cause real trouble. For example, almost all 40,000 different kinds of spiders are venomous. Don’t panic! Not for people. But there are 3 kinds of spiders whom you’d better avoid. Ticks aren't our friends either. They can infect people with encephalitis, borreliosis and other diseases. So if you wanna stay safe, remember which pests you’d rather keep off your party list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to clean your blood vessels? How to decrease the risk of heart attacks in the future? Are you ready to improve your overall well-being? Here are 15 food products that can take care of your heart and prevent heart diseases. Our heart is one of the most important organs, but, surprisingly, we take care of it the least, loading it every day with stress and unhealthy diets. And that's too bad because fatty food increases cholesterol levels, which leads to vascular plaques that prevent the heart from working correctly. In this video, you will get familiar with 15 products that perform all these activities! Some of them might surprise you with their health benefits! Watch till the end - as a bonus, you will find a recipe for a special drink for healthy blood vessels. And remember to press the like button in appreciation of our work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we know about women and girls? All of those books on how to understand women have nothing about the biological and social facts of the fairer side of humanity. Bright Side looked far and wide to find some pretty awesome and controversial facts about ladies — and here is what we got. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Fast. What if you decided to quit eating for an entire week? Would it be dangerous for your body? Nowadays, many people prefer to stick to periodical water fasting, so they don't consume any food and drink apart from water. Water fasting should last for no more than a couple of days, and you should consult with a doctor beforehand. Among its benefits are lower blood pressure, improved insulin and leptin sensitivity, lower cholesterol levels, and weight loss. The first and most important thing is not to jump into a long session of water fasting right away. Your first experience with it should last for about 2 days. As you plan your 7-day water fasting, try to pick a low-stress time in your life. Doing this during exam season or when you're moving house isn't the best time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've put together some mind-blowing rules of courtesy from Japan. Breaking them would seriously offend your Japanese friends or colleagues. Have you ever dreamt of visiting Japan? Seriously, who hasn’t? It is famous for its high-speed trains, colorful cherry blossom and kimonos, yummy sushi and incredible etiquette rules. Apparently, there is a ceremony and a set of rules for even the most routine things in the Land of the Rising Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the most common parenting fails? We've collected all the myths our parents told us. You can now surprise your parents with all the new answers you’ve got, or choose to keep it to yourself. Parents are always the main source of information for a child. But they are not always the most reliable source. Bright Side decided to think back on all the myths our parents told us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes you watch a magician's performance and can't help believing you’ve just witnessed real magic. In reality, even the most head-spinning tricks can easily be explained. Get ready to be amazed as we’re going to show you some famous magic tricks revealed. Catching a bullet with your teeth takes a lot of practice to nail it, but as soon as you grasp the concept, there's nothing simpler and safer. The trick goes like this: the lovely assistant shoots at the magician with a loaded gun. The magician gets the crowd going and pretends to be shot. He then magically spits the bullet out of his mouth. Most of you have probably seen street performers who seem to be magically floating in the air while seated. It’s incredibly simple and doesn't require any effort on the performer’s part. He just sits on a metal plate well-hidden under the illusionist’s baggy clothes. The legendary sawing in half trick is also easy to explain. There are actually 2 assistants in the box. And the real trick is to make those people as compact as possible. One way they do it is to have the assistants lie on their backs and pull their knees as close as they can to their chests. Or one of the assistants hides in a special compartment under the box holding the other one. They can also slide their legs down into special compartments that look like the table’s legs. The stunt for standing man cut in half trick needs some creative prep, and good flexibility. If you don't run away screaming in horror, you’ll notice that this man’s jeans cover only the parts of his legs below the knees. As for his legs from the knees up to his waist, it's a dummy. The front part of the magician's body is also fake. When he shows this trick, it's extremely important for him to keep the lower parts of his legs in a vertical position while hiding the rest of his body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Get Rid of Mice, Spiders, and Ants. How to keep pests out without hurting yourself with chemical repellents? According to the Canadian Center of Occupational Health and Safety, the chemicals in pest repellants may cause headache, diarrhea, mental confusion, weakness, loss of reflexes, unconsciousness, and even death. How about we go “au naturel” and try out some pest repellents that you can find right in your kitchen cabinet or garden? Try eucalyptus essential oil to keep spiders away, peppermint oil to wipe away ant trails, marigold to repel all kinds of pests like mosquitoes and flies, and aluminium foil or original scented dryer sheets to keep mice out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to survive a wild animal attack? Some animals look harmless and cute, but they can easily kill you. Could you have ever imagined that some of the nicest-looking animals might seriously harm you? Take a look at 10 adorable but very dangerous animals. To make you feel a little bit better, we added a bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to get in shape and tone in your muscles? Here's the only set of exercises you need. You do not have to spend money on a gym or equipment. Also, we have an incredibly effective 4-week plan for your workout. It worked for us. It might work wonders for you, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every driver knows that having a car is not easy. You have to deal with many little problems all the time. What’s the most efficient way to use your AC in the summer? How to get unstuck from mud or sand? Even if you’re an experienced driver, it never hurts to learn some extra tips you didn’t know before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost every guy wants to look strong and athletic. And if we’re not self-conscious about our abs (or lack thereof!), then it’s our puny little arms that have us looking in the mirror and sighing with disappointment. Wanna beef up them fast? Then you should know how to train correctly. If you want really big bulky biceps, you’ll need to use the progressive overload method. It basically means adding more weight and intensity to your exercises with each set you do. But keep in mind that your arms aren’t just about the biceps. In fact, your biceps only make up 1/3 of your upper arms – the rest is all tricep! So, the rule of thumb is, if you want really big arms, you need to work on your triceps too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to understand if you're really healthy? Here's the easiest way to do it: check your stool colors and what learn they mean. As gross as it may sound, the color and shape of your stool can reveal a lot about your health. Any changes you might notice can be a sign of a serious disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t have to go through intense cardio workouts to get the body of your dreams. Try out 12 simple stretches you can do at home to burn fat quickly. Flexibility exercises are also helpful in improving metabolism, blood circulation, and even muscle building. They improve your posture and, thus, even increase your height. You can engage all of your abdominal muscles and even reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The Warrior pose improves your balance as well. The Bridge is especially known for toning and shaping the buttocks. And no more back pain is a great bonus of this stretch too. Stretching your inner and outer thighs is key for good flexibility. This pose in particular targets the muscles of your inner thighs and groin. If you aren't very flexible, doing this stretch regularly will change that significantly. Besides the physical stuff, stretches also have a great effect on your emotional state, helping you deal with depression and stress. Don't forget to come back to this video at least once a week and do these exercises with us! They have tons of health benefits that will allow you to achieve your dream body within weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Heal Yourself with Reflexology. In case you’re that type of person who runs to the pharmacy and grabs pills, ointment, syrup, or drops to feel better whenever you feel even slightly sick, there’s an alternative for you. It's a known fact that while meds do help get rid of a current health problem, they can also have nasty side effects and do serious damage to your internal organs. If you want to stay healthy without paying much money for medications, try using pressure points on your body for your treatment. If you haven’t heard of reflexology before, it basically involves applying pressure to certain points on your body to cure different health problems. Reflexology can effectively relieve pain, help with insomnia, and get rid of headaches and even nausea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to drink coffee the right way and healthy? Why is coffee good for you? Here are 7 surprising reasons why you need to get yourself a cup of coffee right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you recognize something that you can touch and something you have to run away from as fast as possible? Here is a list of the most dangerous sea creatures you can meet and how to recognize them! There are so many different species living in the ocean! Some of them are beautiful, some are deadly, and some are both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you just can’t find time during the day to exercise, this bedtime workout will help you stay fit, flexible, and fabulous! You’ll go to bed feeling refreshed, you’ll sleep better, and your muscles will be nice and relaxed by morning. Watch our new video to follow along with this low-impact workout. It’s quick and easy, there’s no equipment needed, and you can squeeze it in before sleep. Whether you’re an early riser and the first thing you do is head to the gym or you prefer to exercise after you have some food in your system, people who exercise enjoy better sleep than those who don’t. According to the National Sleep Foundation, people who exercise lightly see a 49% increase in quality of sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Will Happen to Your Body If You Eat Avocado Every Day. The avocado is a unique fruit with multiple nutritional and health benefits. How would your body respond if you ate just one avocado a day? In fact, it would transform your life as you’d get amazing results: your breath will be fresh at all times, your kidneys and liver will work more efficiently, your blood pressure will become lower, just to name a few. There's a miraculous mineral to be found in avocados: potassium. It helps your system keep a healthy fluid balance through chemical channels for cells and organs. Avocados are also a great source of vitamins C and E. Vitamin C is known for its involvement in the creation of collagen and elastin, which help to maintain the skin's elasticity and firmness. Vitamin E takes it to a whole new level, reducing the damage of excessive sun exposure and counteracting aging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eggs have been getting a bad rap in the health and fitness community because they are associated with cholesterol and weight gain. Others say they may trigger a heart attack. But you might be missing more benefits than you realized. Bright Side will crack the myths behind eggs, especially the egg yolks and let you know what will happen if you eat 3 eggs a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the average person walking speed? Actually, humans aren’t that fast. They walk at a humble average speed of 3 mph. But they're already faster than a lot of other land-inhabiting creatures. For example, insects and other bugs are fast only for their tiny sizes. Other animals with more comparable sizes to humans, like sloths, koalas, and giant tortoises, are also left far behind. Sloths live in places where it’s too risky to move fast because predators will see them. So, they move at a sluggish 0.15 mph. And giant tortoises clock out at a max of 0.3 mph. But these animals are among the slowest on our planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Know if You've Been Hacked? If you think your smartphone is your private zone, you may be very wrong. So far, there is no such device that can’t be hacked. We often see our smartphones as our secure digital havens. We use them to keep our most personal information: from pictures to credit card details. Some people even save their passwords in Notes. That’s a bit too much, right? You probably have all your text and email communication, including work stuff, based or synchronized on your phone. To reduce the potential risks, we figured out three things: the ways your phone can be hacked, how to recognize them, and how to protect your phone from hackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing what you should do when dealing with the police is really useful. Following some simple rules will keep you out of trouble in an emergency situation. At some point in your life, you’ll have to deal with law enforcement officers, even if you haven't broken any laws. We’ll be answering the most common “What if...” and “Can they...” questions about the police. Remember, when dealing with law enforcement officers, stay calm and respectful at all times, never argue with or touch a police officer, and always state out loud if you do not consent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you wanna know who will be the love of your life? We're definitely all curious in that way! But what if we said that you could find out a lot about your future life partner just through your name? Sounds intriguing, right? So grab a pen and a piece of paper because it's test time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walking is a totally free, easy exercise that requires little effort, and benefits not only your physical but also your mental well-being. If you’re looking for a simple yet very effective way of losing weight and improving your overall health, walking is something just for you. People who are physically active throughout their life are much less prone to this disease than those who have a more sedentary lifestyle. And that’s because they have more volume in their hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for verbal memory and learning. A daily half-hour walk helps avoid serious problems, like coronary heart disease to name one, by lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol levels and improving blood circulation. Because of better-quality and deeper breathing, some symptoms associated with lung disease can show significant improvement thanks to walking. Muscle tone and weight loss is also totally achievable through simple walking. Find your optimal pace, but don’t break out into a jog. This sort of speed walking is low impact and doesn’t require any recovery time, which means no sore muscles to keep you from getting out and walking the next day. The Arthritis Foundation recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate walking a day to reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints. Building strong bones will help you prevent osteoporosis and reduce bone loss. Walking contributes to better blood circulation within the spinal structures, pumping important nutrients into the soft tissues and improving posture and flexibility, both of which are vital for a healthy spine. A group of researchers at Iowa State University worked with hundreds of college students. Walking changed their mood for the better, even though no one warned them it could do so. If you still don’t feel motivated enough to start walking for your health, try joining a class or find a buddy who also wouldn’t mind getting all the benefits of walking. Another idea could be to hire a personal trainer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices