Feet Can Gain Weight And 11 Other Health-Related Things That Might Trip You Out

1. Your Brain Is Fat

The next time you get a text in the middle of the night from a throwback and all he says is, “Hey Big Head…”, reply “You’re right,” turn over and go back to sleep. LOL. The reality is all of us have a “fat head” because our brain is literally made up of 60 percent fat. The more you know, right? Moving on.

2. Feet Can Gain Weight

If you’ve recently gained weight and it’s got your shoes fitting funny, there is a connection there. Although your feet technically may not gain enough weight for you to notice (unless you’ve put on a significant amount), extra pounds can start to put pressure on your feet’s ligaments and tendons, which can cause them to expand. So, if you like your shoe collection and you don’t want to go up a size, you just got another motivator to keep your weight under control.

3. Earwax Isn’t Exactly Wax

As gross as earwax may seem, it does serve a few different purposes — it creates a waterproof lining for your ears, collects dirt and debris, helps to remove dead skin cells, keeps your ears from drying out, and helps to decrease the chances of you ending up with some sort of ear infection. Thing is, though, earwax isn’t exactly wax. Although it does hold the same consistency as that type of substance (which is why it has that name), earwax is actually made up of sebum, keratin, cholesterol, fatty acids, sweat, an oily compound called squalene, along with a few other things.

Another thing to keep in mind is it varies in color from off-white to dark brown. Just be on the lookout for green, brown with red in it, or black; those could be a sign of infection or some sort of blockage.

4. Breast Size Is Hereditary. Breast Sagging Is Inevitable.

I can always tell when it’s been at least 15 years since I’ve seen someone because, whether they are as direct as I tend to be or they don’t know how to keep a “screen saver” over their facial expressions, they will make some sort of reference to the shift in my breast size. I mean, I probably would too if I were them, considering the fact that, in my 30s, I was a “high C,” and once my late 30s-early 40s hit, I transitioned to what ultimately became a 38H. From what I’ve been told, I get it from the women on my father’s side of the family because biggums-in-their-30s is how they all seem to get down. And you know what?

Whatever your breast size is, heredity has a ton to do with it for you as well. For better or for worse, it’s pretty unavoidable.

Know what else is? The fact that, eventually, your breasts are going to sag on some level is nothing that you can get away from either (short of cosmetic surgery, that is). From the drop in collagen and estrogen over time and hormonal fluctuations to the (potentially) drastic changes in breast size before, during, and after pregnancy and good old-fashioned age and gravity — saggy breasts are a natural part of life.

However, keeping your weight at a healthy and consistent level, getting your hormones checked (especially as you get older), wearing the right size bra (so that you can get proper support), and doing pectoral muscles can all help in that department. Just don’t be super hard on yourself. Again, sagging breasts are a part of all of our futures — and that’s okay.

5. Nipples and Ladybugs Have Something in Common

Okay, so from what I’ve read and researched, there are approximately eight types of nipples: puffy, protruding, flat, inverted, bumpy, hairy, supernumerary (which means more than two of them on a human individual), and then no nipples at all. And when it comes to height, I thought it was interesting that many nipples are about as tall as a ladybug. I mean, it’s not life-altering info or anything, but still, it might be something that could cause you to win a Jeopardy challenge, should one happen to arise…someday. #Elmoshrug

6. Your Skin Weighs More than You Think

I’m pretty sure you learned in somebody’s science class back in the day that your skin is the largest organ that you have. Have you ever wondered how much it weighs, though? According to scientific research, it sits at around 16 percent of your total body weight. Not only that, but every square inch of your skin has around 19 million cells and 300 sweat glands, and it sheds about nine pounds of dead skin cells a year. Honey, if that ain’t enough intel to inspire you to come up with a consistent skincare routine, I don’t know what will!

7. Ears and Noses Grow with Age. Kind Of.

If you’ve heard somewhere that ears and noses grow the older that we become, that’s kind of true. Probably the more accurate way of putting this is both of those parts of your body experience changes in cartilage and elastin (they both become weaker), and that can cause them to seem bigger. Also, sagging ear skin and larger sebum glands on your nose can play a significant role in the expansion of both things as well.

8. You’re Taller in the Morning

If you’ve always wanted to be a bit taller than you are, the good news is that it totally is a reality for you — in the morning time. In fact, your height actually shifts slightly all throughout the day as your spine compresses and decompresses based on what you may be doing at any given time. For instance, while sitting during the day can compress your spine, lying down and sleeping throughout the night can decompress it which results in you being 1-2 centimeters taller when your feet hit the floor in the morning. Hey, it might not be noticeable yet it is indeed something.

9. Vaginas Change When You’re Horny

It can’t be said enough — women (who say this) really need to stop thinking that they need a big package to please them because the reality is that the vagina averages at 4” and the first 2” are where the most intense nerve endings are housed. Can it expand to accommodate more? Absolutely. I mean, newborn babies do come out of there. However, is it required for sexual pleasure? NOPE. That average 5.5” (erect) penis that many men have? No matter what culture may tell you (and please keep in mind that culture tends to lie — A LOT), it can get the job done.

That said, science does state the vaginas tend to get deeper and also darker whenever you’re horny. Deeper to make room for (more) penetration (if you need it) and darker due to all of the blood that is rushing down there.

10. Your Heart Likes Music

Music has the ability to profoundly impact your life in a myriad of ways. If you listen to new music, it can boost your creativity. If you listen to old music, it can jog a suppressed memory. A soothing playlist can help you to sleep more soundly. Participating in some form of music therapy can decrease anxiety, put you in a better mood, and even lower physical pain levels. Yeah, we could talk about how music is a winner all day and night; however, what I once found to be really interesting about music is certain beats (like classical ones) can actually cause your heart to sync up with them.

That’s because certain music has the ability to alter your breathing patterns (whether you realize it or not), and that can result in your heart beating in the rhythm of the music itself. Pretty cool, right?

11. Your Heart Also Never Gets Tired

This scientific fact is like poetry. If you’re like me and you’ve experienced more heartbreak than you thought that you could stand, guess what? Your actual heart never gets tired like the rest of your muscles do. That’s right; your cardiac muscle is borderline supernaturally resilient, thanks to its cells, which are known as cardiomyocytes and are highly resistant to any form of fatigue. Something to definitely keep in mind when you feel like you can’t take it — whatever “it” — is anymore. Your heart was built to endure like nothing else, sis. Yep…quite literally.

12. You Actually Glow in the Dark (No…Really)

Let’s close out with this “for real?!” lil’ health tidbit. Before you go to sleep tonight, after the lights are turned off, look to see if your skin is glowing. Although you most likely won’t be able to see any indications of it happening, believe it or not, it is! Your body is emitting teeny-tiny amounts of light at all times; the problem is, they are so small that you actually need ultra-sensitive cameras in order to detect it. Doesn’t matter; the next time someone tells you that your skin is glowing, simply say, “You saw that, huh?” They won’t get the joke. Oh, but you will! #wink

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