The study suggests that the bigger women enjoyed a more improved mood because they had higher oestrogen levels because of their increased levels of fatty tissue, which often contains strong levels of the hormone.
LOVE MAKES YOU CRAZY
It would seem that Beyonce was on to something when she released her Crazy In Love hit song in 2003, as studies reveal we really do lose our minds a little when we fall in love.
When we fall in love our bodies are exposed to lots of mind-altering chemicals, which can make us behave very differently to how we typically do. A group of Italian scientists conducted a study in 1990 that found that people who had fallen in love showed symptoms of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Similarly, it is thought that when we fall in love the part of our brain that regulates fear, the amygdala, decreases and, therefore we are more likely to do dangerous things we normally would think twice about.
CARROTS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR EYES
When we were little we were told that carrots help us to see in the dark.
Although this isn't true, carrots do contribute to good eye health because they contain vitamin A, which aids sight. Therefore, eating carrots in a diet rich in vitamin A will help you maintain good vision.
Research by the Age-Related Eye Disease Study also found that consuming lots of vitamin A may help to prevent macular degeneration, a condition associated with old age that can lead to a loss of vision. However, findings are inconclusive and other studies have found alternative results.
AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
It seems like this age-old saying does contain some truth.
It is thought apples can help to prevent strokes and heart attacks, plus Cornell University researchers have found a link between apples and their ability to prevent breast cancer in primates.
The findings suggest apples could therefore also help to protect us against certain types of cancer.
This fruit can also boost our metabolism and keep blood sugar levels steady, which in turn helps maintain a healthy weight and avoid health problems associated with being obese.
GARLIC CAN RELIEVE TOOTHACHE
The pain from toothache can be excruciating, but even when you're suffering with the blinding agony of an abscess you may question garlic as a reliever of your symptoms.
However, no matter how odd it sounds, garlic can help to reduce the pain of toothache because it can numb your tooth.
Garlic is also known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which derive from its allicin content.
Garlic should only really be used as a last resort, though, so make sure you are checked by a dentist, especially if the pain persists.
