Health Infographics

Do you want to live longer? You should eat healthier, hit the gym, drink less, quit smoking, and reduce stress in your life. But even that may not be enough. You might need help from your families and friends. Best BSN to MSN Degree Programs shows us how these 10 companies are helping us live longer lives.

ReNew Life created this infographic to coincide with an upcoming TV special in which a health expert, Brenda Watson, explains certain medical myths regarding cholesterol and other heart health related issues. The show, entitled “Heart of Perfect Health”, will broadcast this spring on public television though out the U.S.

Did you know you’re 43% less likely to become obese if you eat breakfast? Keeping fit and losing weight can be difficult, so make sure you’re doing it right! Avoid these 10 most common dieting traps provided by Waitrose along with stats to help you diet well.

OxyContin is a prescription drug that has become one of the most abused legally obtainable drugs in the US. The addictive substance in Oxycontin is called oxycodone, which is an opiate pulled from poppy plants. In fear of people crushing the pills to make them easier to take, pharmacies placed a warning on the label that this should not be done. Unfortunately, this had the opposite effect; curious people who curiously crushed the pills often became addicted because of the tremendous high that’s obtained in powder form.

Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in America. Each day an average of 2,200 people die from heart disease, while 56% of adults have been told by a health care professional to improve their health to lower their risk. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans are just not motivated to do anything about it. When the statistics show that 1 in 3 deaths in the United States are caused by heart disease, you have no other choice then to take this disease seriously before it is too late.