Our modern fast-moving lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, excessive stress, sleep deficiency, lack of sport and physical activities and many other factors negatively influence our health both physically and mentally. Most of us cannot change our everyday habits overnight but what we can do is following simple body hacks. Seemingly insignificant, these little tricks can be surprisingly helpful and efficient.

From controlling drunkenness symptoms to managing stress before a big exam, check out these 25 body hacks that life is trying to hide from you. Don’t let life hide these from you!

If you have a toothache, rub some ice on the webbed area between your thumb and index finger. By numbing your hand, the intensity of your pain will be reduced

If you have broken a blister and you don’t have any antiseptic around, you can use a few drops of Listerine. This mouthwash also has strong antiseptic effects.

When trying to listen to someone in a noisy situation, give them your right ear. Apparently your right ear picks up words better while your left ear is better at picking up sounds and music. Remember this the next time you go to a noisy club and that hot individual stops by to give you his/her number.

If you’re nervous before an important interview, take a “high power” position for a few minutes. It will boost your testosterone level and improve your self-confidence.

Have you ever tripped over a doorstep or banged your pinkie toe on a coffee table? If so, don’t be afraid to swear like a sailor. Research shows that cursing helps to reduce pain.

If you go to sleep after a big hearty meal, be sure to lie on your left side. Sleeping on your right side places your stomach in a higher position than your esophagus, enabling food and stomach acid to go to your throat.