What is Oxytocin? It is a Neuropeptide [noor-oh-pep-tahyd] or a peptide (protein) produced by neural tissue, as a result of hormonal activity. This tiny little molecule affects: pain; rewards; food intake; metabolism; reproduction; social behaviour; learning; and memory functions. For something so tiny, Oxytocin has the capacity to alter our entire social world.
The concept of color, light, design, and layout having an actual effect on patient health and well-being is not a new one. It dates back to the ancient Chinese discipline of Feng Shui, which studies how best to direct energy flow through habitats. It’s no surprise, then, that a growing number of professionals are becoming interested in the field of healthcare interior design, and just how a space is decorated and arranged can have measurable results on a patient’s comfort and healing process.
Since time immemorial, educators have worked hand in hand with technology to create successful learners. This infographic encompasses the educational advances throughout the ages – from the horn book in the 1650s, to the pencil in 1900s, and to the tablet of present day. It shows how technology evolved year after year, how it shaped the face of learning, and how it will play a role in the future of education.
Balance, harmony, rhythm, emphasis and proportion are the basic elements to consider when interior designing. Not so familiar with these terms? Don’t worry. This exciting and informative infographic outlines the basic concepts and other principles of home decorating to help even the beginner execute the design vision they’ve always dreamed of.
Is there another way to say that you are in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction? Yes, in fact people in recovery not always use the exact medical term. Instead they consider themselves as recovered, some of them claimed only having problems with alcohol or drug use, while others explained their stage as medically assisted recovery. The truth is, there is no right or wrong answer when defining the feelings about recovery.
In this infographic from Take 1 Transcription, take a look at the history of typing – from typewriters to keyboards.
Maintaining good credit is essential to having healthy financials, and in this day and age, your credit is a huge indicator of worthiness to most financial institutions. Good credit is a critical component to getting a home loan, car loan, credit cards, student loans, renting an apartment or home, and even getting a job. Just as your home and car need to be maintained to run properly and stay in good condition, so does your credit.
Did you know that according to a recent survey, more than 50% of managers take over 2 hours to manually create a schedule for their team of employees? With that number in mind, can you imagine how long it would take a manager to manually create a schedule by hand for 70-100 workers? We are talking somewhere around eight hours per week. That’s a pretty inefficient use of time!
It’s hard to be successful without a smile. Whether you’ve won a marathon or your company is leading the industry, if you’re at the top of your game, chances are you’re feeling pretty good about yourself. But does success lead to happiness, or the other way around?
One in two Americans are taking prescription drugs right now. Driven by profits the reality is the vast majority of prescribed medication won’t help and might even hurt you. Learn more about an over medicated America and its greedy drug companies in this infographic from Cannabis Seeds.
