Scarlett Johansson will have to sweat it out in The Avengers as her character, Black Widow, is hard put to to fight off Loki’s army and save the good old Earth. Most of her feats are to be done in a tight black catsuit, and altogether this succoring business requires heaps of prep. The 27-year-old devoted two months of her life to shaping and priming herself for the part working with her assistant of old Bobby Strom and Heidi Moneymaker, stunt double. And they were not the easiest months in her life! Full story

This conclusion was made by American scientists who believe that sleeping for 9 hours and more prevents a genetic predisposition to obesity. Full story

A new quick method of losing weight has surfaced and is gaining popularity fast – especially among those desiring to get results in a limited period of time, women whose wedding day is approaching. Full story

The weekend’s Vogue festival was remarkable – among other things – for Natalia Vodianova’s outpourings on eating habits, shape and weight. They stirred up so many fuming comments that Vodianova had to end up writing an explanatory response on her Facebook page. Full story

The easiest way to become slim is not to eat at night. Many nutritionists say that one of the most effective ways to lose weight without compromising health is to stop eating after 18:00 or not to have dinner at least three hours before bedtime. Full story

According to the Dutch researchers, the flavor of the dish and the texture of the product affect how much a person can eat. Full story