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 that Americans use 27.4 billion disposable diapers every year? Check out the infographic below presented by InsuranceQuotes to learn more interesting facts about pregnancy in the United States.
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.
The only way to really understand and appreciate the importance of water to our lives is to look at some vital information about water needs. The following infographic covers this topic in visual detail.
WalkJogRun shows how runners need to make a habit to run through February to make sure they have a successful year running. Data was collected from 2012 on WalkJogRun runners logging “run” training sessions in January 2012. For example, 4,000 runners started January 2013 running. 75% of runners who skip February won’t run again this year. Don’t be that statistic.
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.
Grandmother wasn’t far off when she recognized the importance of basic beauty maintenance. While the propellants of certain beauty regiments are generally based around aesthetics, there are quite a number of health benefits to a person’s morning “beauty” ritual. eCellulitis.com takes a look at some of the old-school beauty secrets that also assist in healthy up-keeping.
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.
On Jan. 6, millions of NFL fans saw one of the most-talked-about – and most-cringe-worthy – knee injuries in sports history. During a 2013 wild-card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, rookie Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III fell to the turf after twisting his right knee. Diagnosis: Serious damage to Griffin’s anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and medial meniscus.
Many of us will consider cosmetic surgery at some time to change or improve our appearance, but sometimes it goes wrong. Newspapers are full of ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos of people who have spent thousands trying to hold back time and failed. The following infographic from Accident-Compensation.co.uk lists some of the side effects that might make you think twice before parting with your hard-earned cash.
