It was observed long ago that the best way to cheer yourself up is to eat a candy or a chocolate bar. However, the scientists from the University of North Dakota have found that the taste preferences of women are directly related to how they are perceived by the people around them, especially men. Full story

Q-pot, the designing geniuses who explore the subject of tasty accessories and have recently cooperated with Japan’s NTT Docomo on a memorable melting chocolate SH-04B cell phone, keep on unveiling gadgets that will make your mouth water. Full story

Not all sugars are equally bad for us, say scientists from California State University, US. They claim that daily consumption of fructose is unhealthier than the consumption of the same amount of glucose. Full story

Oh, how hard it is to resist the holiday dinner table temptations! What can we do to prevent the usual weight gain over the winter holidays? "It is OK to do it once a year", this is the thought that comes across the minds of those, who watch their figure, but decide to take a break for the holidays period. However, trust me, this "once a year" will definitely stay on your waist; plus, it will be much harder to lose those extra pounds. Here are some advices for those who want to try and avoid gaining weight during the winter holidays. Full story

It's no secret sweets are fattening and damage our teeth. In fact, eating lots of sugar is both bad for our looks and health. Here are two ways how you can control your blood sugar level. The first way is a low carb diet based on the consumption of protein rich foods and small amounts of fats. The second way is to choose low GI foods (glycemic index). Actually, GI ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood sugar levels. The higher GI produces considerable changes in our blood glucose. Experts say, however, the second way works mostly for diabetics. Low carb diet is more suitable for those who just want to watch their diet. Full story

Who said wild animals are sure to be aggressive? Do you think wild cats’ behavior is very different from that of domestic cats? They are very affectionate with their kids, partners - just like the wild cats on the pictures below. They can be as sweet as domestic ones. Here’s the evidence. Full story