Why You Shouldn't Hold Your Pee In

How to Stay Healthy. We all have moments when we absolutely can’t head to the bathroom straight away even though our bodies are warning us it’s time to go. You can try and hold it in, but is that really safe to do? How much can your bladder hold? And what will happen if you don’t go when you have to? Let’s find the answers to all these sensitive questions together. TIMESTAMPS How much can the average bladder hold? 0:48 How does your body know when it needs to go? 1:38 Is it safe to hold in your pee? 3:13 Can holding it in lead to urinary tract infections? 5:10 Can holding in too much pee kill you? 6:14 What should you do if you really need to hold your pee? 7:49 #holdpee #peecolor Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... SUMMARY -If you’re a healthy adult, your bladder can hold up to 2 cups, or 16 ounces, of urine. -Your bladder is smart and careful enough to turn on the nerves that send the first signals to your brain when it’s just half full. The brain then sends a signal back, telling your bladder to hold it until there’s a bathroom in sight. -Emptying your bladder is a pretty important biological process. Your kidneys work as filters that take excess water and waste out of your blood. -If you hold it in for a long time just once, it’s not like you’re gonna instantly trigger a UTI or anything. However, if you keep doing that on a daily basis, the risk does increase since you’re basically breeding bacteria inside. -When overfilled, the bladder can literally burst when it’s already damaged by some serious condition, like a pelvic injury. Heavy drinking can also lead to this disaster since alcohol can make your body ignore the important signals from the brain. -Try to distract it with some engaging activity. Crossword puzzles and games will do. You can also try to relax and get your thoughts off the bathroom by listening to music. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have any sleep troubles? World-famous athletes owe a lot of their success not only to their intense training but also to their sleep coaches! That's right, getting proper sleep is crucial for their performance, and they can certainly teach us all a thing or two about it. For example, even if you don’t consider yourself a necessarily light sleeper, experts still recommend using earplugs. It’s often unexpected minor noises that interrupt our sleep and lower its quality, so a simple pair of earplugs can really come in handy. When choosing earplugs, remember to check their noise reduction rating. If you want them to block most sounds, go for the highest rating there is, which is 39 decibels. TIMESTAMPS: Set a schedule based on sleep cycles 0:47 Try to sleep on your side or back 1:50 Set the appropriate temperature in your room 3:02 Invest in good bedding 3:36 Make your bedroom as dark as possible 4:24 Eat the right food 5:07 Use earplugs 6:11 Resolve your stress 6:51 #sleepproblems #insomnia #goodsleep Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ SUMMARY: - Sleep is usually measured in 1.5-hour cycles because that’s how much time your body needs to pass through all stages of sleep and restore itself completely. The best solution for adults is to sleep for at least 5 cycles through the night, which equals 7½ hours of rest. - Sleeping on your right side is one of the best sleep positions for your heart. It improves cardiac performance, reduces shortness of breath and palpitations, and lowers your heart rate. - The National Sleep Foundation suggests keeping your bedroom temperature at about 60-67°F. That’s because our body temperature naturally decreases to initiate sleep, and this room temperature range helps boost this important process. - The National Sleep Foundation reminds us that most mattresses have a lifespan of 8 years. If yours is much older than that, you should definitely start looking for a replacement. - Turn off the lights, close your curtains, and try to cover up all illuminated displays and buttons on your electronic devices. Achieving as much darkness as possible will help you successfully go through all stages of sleep and wake up feeling fresh as a daisy! - When you consume caffeine or fatty dishes that are high in sugar, your body temperature rises since it takes a long time for your system to digest that stuff. Of course, a higher body temperature is not what you want when it comes to sleeping. - No matter how great your mattress and pillow are, if you're feeling worried or stressed, you won't be able to sleep. So the solution is simple: try to calm down and relax before going to bed. One of the best ones is meditation! Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to look taller? A petite stature has its advantages. For instance, you always look younger than your actual age. But there are drawbacks as well: you need to carefully choose your clothes and accessories because an unsuccessful combination can easily "shorten" your figure and deprive it of its gracefulness. The editors of Bright Side asked top stylists for advice on how to properly accentuate a petite stature and checked out their recommendations with the help of a charming model. Other videos you might like: 10 Exercises to Become Taller In One Week    • 10 Home Exercises to Become Taller In...   Top 10 Best Foods to Become Taller    • Top 10 Best Foods to Become Taller   How Tall Are People From Different Countries?    • Where the Tallest People Live In the ...   TIMESTAMPS: Tops and skirts 0:52 Belts and shoes 1:34 Jackets and blazers 2:12 Cardigans 2:58 Dresses 3:33 Contrasts and monochromes 4:03 Jeans and tops 4:35 SUMMARY: - It’s better to wear the top tucked into the skirt as this will highlight the waist, lengthen the legs, and make your figure slender and more fragile. - When it comes to shoes, clashing colors or bulkiness can make your legs appear much shorter. If you like wearing shoes or sandals that buckle at the ankle, the straps should match the tone of your skin. - Petite girls shouldn’t wear large or elongated jackets, suits, or blazers. They visibly shorten the legs and make the silhouette blurred and unwieldy. - Long cardigans present an easy solution to adding a few inches to your height without the help of high heels. Such clothing does a perfect job of creating that all-important uninterrupted vertical line, which visibly enhances your stature. - Voluminous dresses look best only on tall girls. When worn by miniature beauties, they press the wearer’s figure down to the ground, shortening your silhouette and, in particular, your legs. - Contrasting colors in clothing, such as a bright top and dark bottoms, separate the figure in half, creating a horizontal boundary line that emphasizes your lack of height. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz For copyright matters please contact us at: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are several nuances which only a small number of people seem to know. Bright Side collected 15 rules which can make your life (and those of others’) more pleasant. Being well-versed in the basics is good and all, but there are lots of nuances that only a small number of people seem to know. TIMESTAMPS Never visit without calling first 0:22 Never leave an umbrella open to dry 1:19 Never put a handbag on your lap or your chair 1:55 Wear pants and a sweater at home 2:24 If a child lives in their own room, knock before entering 2:50 Ladies can wear their hat and gloves indoors 3:13 Don’t wear more than 13 accessories 3:52 Inviting someone to a restaurant means you pay 4:33 Don’t inconvenience people on an elevator 5:04 The most prestigious seat in a car is behind the driver 5:49 Face the people already sitting while going to your seat 6:25 Taboos for small talk: politics, religion, health, and money 7:19 Informality between strangers is forbidden 7:53 Discussing those who are absent is unacceptable 8:29 It's better to keep nine things secret 8:50 SUMMARY - Don't ask for the Wi-Fi password. - Take off your shoes before stepping on the hosts' lovely carpet. - Don't explore bedrooms without permission. - Don't raid the host’s fridge or help yourself to food without being offered. - Don't bring your pet without asking first. I’m sure your chihuahua is the cutest thing ever, but somebody in the house may have a pet allergy. - It's considered good manners to bring a gift if you’re invited to a party. - Your open umbrella takes up a lot of space and could inconvenience other people. You should just close it and put it on an umbrella stand or a hook. - A handbag or purse should be hung on the back of a chair or put on the floor if there isn't one. - A robe and sleepwear are meant only for going to the bathroom in the morning and from the bathroom to the bedroom in the evening. - As soon as your kids are in elementary school, ask permission before entering their room. This way, your children will do the same when coming into your bedroom. - Women may leave their fashion hats on at weddings, lunches, or garden parties. They don't have to take their decorative hat off at religious services or at the movies either. - If a woman invites a business partner to a restaurant, she pays. If someone says, "Let's go out to eat!" and everybody agrees, that means everyone pays for themselves. - In a packed elevator, the people standing nearest to the doors are supposed to step outside at all the stops in order to let people exit. - Wherever a woman decides to sit, the man should open her door for her and help her get out of the car. - The rules of etiquette have decided that it’s worse to put your rear end in their face, so go to your seat while facing the other people sitting. What other etiquette rules do you follow? Tell us in the comments below. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   SMART Youtube: https://goo.gl/JTfP6L 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC Have you ever seen a talking slime? Here he is – Slick Slime Sam: https://goo.gl/zarVZo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever wondered whether your reaction time is quick enough, then put it to the test right now! You’ll see 20 pictures with one or several objects that don’t belong. The tasks will get trickier the further you go, and you’ll have only 15 seconds to find what is off! Ready? Then let’s go! Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... TIMESTAMPS #1 Find the letter “C” among a sea of “O”s 0:33 #2 Find the emoji that differs 1:03 #3 Find which square doesn’t square up 1:32 #4 Find the figure that doesn’t belong 2:02 #5 Find the letter “F” among all the “E”s 2:32 #6 Find the “N” hiding in the “M”s 3:02 #7 Find a bus in all these cars 3:31 Level Up! #8 Find an odd umbrella 4:02 #9 Find an open lock 4:32 #10 Find the “g” among the “6”s 5:02 #11 Find the letter “V” hanging out in the “U”s 5:32 #12 Find something out of ordinary 6:02 #13 Find the “4” in these straight “A”s 6:31 Master level! #14 Find “609” among these “890”s 7:02 #15 Find “786” hiding in these “732”s 7:32 #16 Find “VKY” among the “VXX”s 8:01 #17 Find 2 “UO”s among these “OO”s 8:30 #18 Find 2 hidden “B”s 9:00 #19 Find 5 hidden “Y”s 9:30 #20 Find six “PR”s among these “RR”s 10:02 Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know the phrase ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed.' But did you know the difference between good friends and toxic friends? Well, we all have that one friend who is bad-tempered, a little jealous, and somewhat conceited. Do you think he or she is a true friend to you? Let us see – today, we’ve got 10 major differences between good friends and toxic friends that you should consider. Other videos you might like: 10 Early Signs of a Toxic Relationship    • 10 Early Signs of a Toxic Relationship   10 Traits of Toxic Parents Who Ruin Their Children’s Lives    • 10 Traits of Toxic Parents Who Ruin T...   9 Typical Signs of an Emotionally Unstable Person    • 9 Typical Signs of an Emotionally Uns...   SUMMARY: Good friends celebrate your success Good friends respect your alone time Good friends are caring and empathetic Good friends respect you and value your friendship Good friends enjoy exchanging opinions Good friends believe your words Good friends call you because they miss you Good friends accept you the way you are Good friends know that everyone has their friends, and they won’t judge you for that Good friends know how to keep a secret #truefriend #toxicfriend #toxicrelationship So, have you recognized some of your friends? Share this video with those who you consider the best friend ever! Don’t forget to hit that thumbs up button – it’s important for us! Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz For copyright matters please contact us at: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can be bad for your pets? What is harmful to them? 🐶🐱 A lot of people make some serious mistakes in their pet care that can lead to all kinds of health problems and even a shorter lifespan. So let’s see what major no-nos you should avoid and what you should do instead! TIMESTAMPS: Not being picky about food 0:56 Rarely taking pets to the vet 1:45 Allowing pets access to open doors and windows 2:14 Not spaying or neutering 2:50 Neglecting grooming and dental hygiene 3:27 Neglecting bath time or doing it incorrectly 4:21 Giving your pets table food 5:12 Not giving enough attention 5:38 Not checking their collar 6:13 Keeping a dog cooped up all the time 6:50 Parakeets 7:30 Guinea pigs 8:03 #dog #pet #understandyourdog Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... SUMMARY: - Always read the label first before choosing a brand. It shouldn’t contain any flavoring agents, corn, or GMOs. - Don’t neglect regular visits to the vet, even if your furry friends hate you for it! This is the only way to prevent diseases and catch any sort of problems before they get too serious. - Unless you have a fenced-in yard that’s regularly treated to kill any parasites, your pets shouldn’t have open access to the street. - Vets do recommend spaying and neutering your animals because it actually helps them live long and happy lives. - Start brushing their teeth at an early age so that they get used to the process. They make special toothbrushes and pastes for animals that you can get at any pet store. - Bathing is a necessity when it comes to pets. Cats, of course, are a little more self-sufficient when it comes to staying clean, so they don’t really need to be washed. - All vets agree that giving your pet “people food” is a terrible idea. Your pet’s digestive system simply can’t handle most of the stuff we humans eat. - Pets need socialization and human interaction to develop physically, emotionally, and socially. Otherwise they can become easily scared, aggressive, and disobedient. - So be sure to check if their collar is too tight from time to time. For cats and small breed dogs, you should be able to slip one finger between their collar and skin. - Dogs of all ages and breeds should have enough time outside to move around, interact with other dogs, and be free to explore. - Don’t keep parakeets locked up in their cage constantly. Birds need physical activity and some kind of entertainment. They’re social creatures and need at least 30 minutes a day of games and communication. - A very important thing you should keep in mind when buying a guinea pig is that it needs plenty of room to move around. A cage that’s too small will detrimentally affect the quality of life and health of your piggie! Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are all familiar with classical IQ tests that rate your intelligence level after you have answered several questions. But there are some other ways to find out what your inner genius can do! Here's an IQ test that'll determine if you're average, smart of genius. Let's see if you manage to answer all of these questions! #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thousands of years ago great minds managed to create incredible technologies that were way ahead of their time, like a fire that couldn’t be extinguished by water, an unbreakable medieval sword, and even an ancient computer from 200 B.C.E.! You’d be surprised to find out what crazy inventions existed back then that science still can’t explain today. If you’re ready to learn more about these mind-blowing ancient inventions plus a whole lot more, then keep on watching. TIMESTAMPS The stone globes of Costa Rica 0:59 The Roman dodecahedron 3:16 The Phaistos Disk in Crete 4:48 Greek fire 6:14 Damascus steel 7:31 The Iron pillar of Delhi 8:37 The Viking Ulfberht sword 10:11 The Voynich manuscript 11:56 The Zhang Heng seismograph 14:06 The Antikythera mechanism 15:12 #oldtechnology #damascucsteel #viking Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... SUMMARY -Granodiorite rocks can easily be carved using temperature techniques. Hundreds of stone spheres were found quarried in the foothills of the Talamanca Mountains. Researchers even saw a gigantic ball weighing over 16 tons. -The Roman dodecahedron had 12 flat pentagon-shaped faces with a knob protruding on each corner. It might have been a dice, a kid’s toy, a candle holder, a simple decoration, a measuring device on the battlefield, or an astronomical instrument, to name a few. -The Phaistos Disk was made from clay and measures about 6.2 inches in diameter. Experts concluded that it was a prayer to an ancient Minoan goddess. -The formula of Greek fire was a well-guarded state secret for over 7 centuries. Greek fire was used in naval warfare. -Blades made from Damascus steel were the most sought after in medieval Europe. And that’s because they were the best swords at the time. -The Iron pillar of Delhi dates back to the Gupta period, which lasted from about 240 to 590 C.E. A small amount of rust has started to form, but it is strange that there isn’t more. -Viking Ulfberht swords are believed to have been made around 800 to 1,000 C.E., but experts were sure that the technology used to make swords of such extraordinary quality didn’t come around until 800 years later. -The Voynich manuscript has 240 pages broken up into four sections: herbal, astrological, balneological, and pharmacological. There have literally been dozens of failed attempts to crack this thing. -In 132 C.E., Zhang Heng, a Chinese inventor, astronomer, engineer, scientist, scholar, and artist, invented a seismoscope and presented it to the Han court as an instrument for measuring seasonal winds and the Earth’s movements. -The Antikythera mechanism was retrieved by a group of divers in 1900 and has been dubbed “the world’s first analog computer” and it was made around 200 B.C.E. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would happen if you quit showering for a year? While there hasn’t been much experimentation on this subject, scientists do still know some consequences of this dirty decision. So let’s find out exactly what they are! The good news is that it won't kill you. So, there’s that. The bad news is that you definitely won't be a happy camper in the end or along the way. Without proper exfoliation, your skin will quickly become either super oily or really dry. And it doesn't matter which one it's gonna be, both imbalances lead to an overgrowth of yeast and bacteria. According to Dr. Carolyn Jacob, the director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, the oiliest parts of your body, such as your armpits, behind your ears, and so on, would slowly collect dirt and pollutants. Let’s keep this nasty snowball going. The next major trouble you’ll face is that you'd become way more prone to different types of infections. Since washing your hair and scalp come along with showering, then prepare yourself for some major itching on your head. As for a whole year without washing your face in the shower, your face would be covered in zits! And, of course, where there’s bacteria and broken skin, there can be infections and health problems, so it’s not just all about aesthetics here. There’s actually a guy named Rob Greenfield who went a whole year without showering. According to the experts, there are a couple of tips that you should follow in order to shower the right way. Make sure the water temperature is not too hot because hot water will suck the moisture from your skin by removing a lot of your natural oils. Long showers can dry out your skin as well. Having two or three showers a day will do the same thing, so it's not that great of an idea either. Instead of lathering up your entire body, it's better to just stick to the areas with a bunch of sweat glands, such as your armpits, groin, underneath the breasts, and wherever else you tend to sweat a lot. Music: Groovy Baby by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ TIMESTAMPS The first results 0:56 What would happen after the first month 1:31 What would happen after a year 2:38 What would happen to your face 3:41 How would I go back to normal? 4:18 The guy who actually did it 4:44 Tips on how to shower the right way 5:29 SUMMARY -The first thing you'll notice is the stench, which will show up in just a couple of days. -After the first month of your shower-free lifestyle, or even earlier, you can expect all kinds of rashes, itching, and irritations to appear on your skin. -If you accidentally get a cut or scratch and it’s left unwashed, it’ll basically be an open door for bacteria to enter your body or infect your wound. You’d be scratching your scalp nonstop. -The oily sebum on your face would just keep building up along with bacteria. Your pores would get all clogged up with this nasty gunk, and there you go, you’d have new pimples popping up left and right. -It'll take at least a week for the skin to return to its normal state. -Ron says that it made him reconsider a lot of his life choices and that he came out a much happier person in the end. -Go with lukewarm water. Don’t shower for longer than 10 minutes. Avoid over-soaping and use moisturizer after. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices