How to cope with queasiness during pregnancy

One of the most joyful period of a person's life is when they find out they are expecting. However, this is not a nine-month celebration in many people's lives, there are those for whom the first half of this period is a nightmare. Persistent nausea, stomach ache, and sore throat can make almost every moment of the 6th to the 12th week a bitter experience.

The five must-see European microstates in the spring

Most people like to travel to the beach in summer, in winter some prefer the mountains and others prefer warmer climates. The question arises, where do we travel in the spring or just in the fall? There are five exciting but extremely tiny states that await those looking for active recreation and nature lovers, as well as a red herring, which provides unique experiences for those who are hungry for knowledge and are sn admirer of museums.

How to "test" your emotional intelligence

IQ-tests are relatively an accurate tool for measuring intelligence, however EQ (emotional quotient) as important it is in the many facets of life is harder to measure. Here are 10 characteristics that are traits of higher EQ.

Choose a stone, and it will show your personality

The things that we love, which are likeable to us, can tell a lot about us. The following simple test is based on this fact. Let's choose a stone and in this way we will know which virtues describe us and we can also see what are waiting for us in the near future.

Spanish flu - the devastating pandemic of the last century

The earliest records of the influenza-like illnesses dates back to 412 BC when large numbers of people died in Athens due the disease. The first documented epidemic spread across the continents of Africa and Europe in the year of 1580, and nearly seven decades later the influenzahas killed thousands in the Caribbean region and in New-England. There were three worldwide influenza pandemics during the eighteenth century and four during the nineteenth century, which have caused big sufferings to humanity, as well as to the economy in that time.

10 popular foods and drinks that can help you to lose weight

In that time of the year, when we can feel the approach of the summer, the warmth and sunshine, and also feel the pass of the winter time, there is an increasing need for us to show our slimmer side to the world. However, in some cases we do not have enough free capacity to change our purposes to habits due to our job, lack of energy and free time. Nonetheless, sometimes it is a big help to achieve our goals if we take a little consciousness or innovation to our daily routine. In case we take care of what we eat, the act of eating can also be helpful for us in losing weight. Here is a list about ten popular foods and drinks that you may not have known, but that can help to reach the positive change.

5 useful techniques to maintain our brain

The brain is that part of the central nervous system of the vertebrates which is placed in the cranial cavity and is responsible for the cognitive functions and for the recognizing. The human brain not only takes part in the operation of the higher conscious functions but also in the making of movement patterns and their implement, creating different levels of perception patterns, in neuro-immuno-endocrine regulation of the homeostasis of the body and its neural-protective-internal regulation of its equilibrium, and in the vegetative functions.

Ching Shih - The pirate queen, who commanded 80,000 outlaws

When we try to imagine the most successful pirate in our fantasy, this notion unintentionally becomes a man with dark bread, hard (maybe half) eyes and a hook instead of his hand, he is somewhere in the Caribbean Sea under the palms and of course he is drinking rum and saying "yarr". Actually this notion is wrong. The most successful pirate was a young Chinese woman who was smart, dangerous and engaging.


Five incredible coffee habits from three continents

Every day, millions start their day with a freshly brewed espresso or an instant coffee. Many people are a big fan of this drink that it has become an important part of many cultures over the centuries, and it is part of the daily routine of millions. It is not in vain as it has significant positive physiological effects besides its characteristic smell and taste. Many people make it in many different ways. Here are five places from around the world, where people consume this drink in ways you may not have thought of.

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