Each year, the President holds a formal State of the Union address. The annual speech, however, rarely addresses one of the most pressing issues faced by our nation: the health (and weight problems) of Americans. That’s where Anytime Fitness steps in, and for the fourth year in a row, they’ve compiled a comprehensive “Weight of the Union” report. This year’s report is based on an in-depth survey of more than 1,000 Americans.
Train travel has come a long way since the 1800’s when it first originated in Salamanca. This infographic depicts exactly how much train travel has changed and where it’s at today. This includes the initial development of the first electrified suburban railway in 1904, to 1948 when British rail was the biggest company in the world with 700,000 employees to the development of the channel tunnel in 1994 and the privatization of British Rail.
One of the most important decisions a parent can make is whether or not to vaccinate their child. From simple shots like Polio and Tetanus, to the controversial Measles/Mumps/Rubella vaccine, more parents are putting off or opting-out of vaccines completely. Online Masters in Public Health has created an infographic detailing the statistics behind the decrease in vaccinations.
Music is a universal form of self-expression with the capacity to evoke some serious sentiments. From hip-hop beats that inspire a gym workout, to that Natalie Imbruglia album because it reminds you of 8th grade prom, music makes the perfect companion for all defining moments in our lives.
Schizophrenia is a heterogenous group of disorders characterized by a constellation of symptoms and signs including delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thoughts and behavior, apathy, avolition, amotivation, anhedonia and abstracting difficulties. It affects one out of 100 individuals globally.
Single parents are part of a growing community, with research carried out by the office of national statistics showing that they represent nearly a quarter of all UK families with dependable children. That’s why lowcostholidays asked over 1,200 single parents about their travel experiences, to hear about their top concerns, popular activities and how much they want ‘me time’.
All roads are leading to Sochi, Russia for this year’s Winter Olympic Games which commences on February 7 and concludes on February 23. However, the Winter Olympics have very interesting and rich history that makes it worthwhile to take a look back. You will be surprised by how far the games have come and how much the event has grown.
The Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. Learn all about it in the following infographic.
This infographic is an A to Z of facts and figures about airports, aircrafts and airlines. Airports are the start and end of many journeys, with millions of people passing through them each day. They are a world of their own with a countless number of amenities and services available inside their doors.
Universities compete fiercely with one another for funding, rankings, and for prospective students. But how about social influence? MediaMiser tracked Canada’s universities on Twitter and Facebook this winter to see which schools should be on the Dean’s social media list.
