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.
Where you live and using certain household items could put you at a higher risk for cancer. This infographic highlights America’s cancer hotspots as well as household items that may cause cancer. Check it out below to learn more.
Health and safety is intended to protect us and our loved ones from the dangers of day to day life. But, more and more we see health and safety regulations being interpreted all too literally. Issues arise because of these foolish “word of the law” interpretations.
Approximately 48% of all intensive care unit patients have catheters at some point during their hospital stay in the United States. However, central lines, like any venous catheter, disrupt the integrity of the skin, which can cause deadly bloodstream infections. Studies show that 90% of catheter-related bloodstream infections occur with central lines. That’s why proper catheter insertion and maintenance is so important. Our curos disinfecting port protectors help with infection control in hospitals.
Have you heard of CyberKnife? This noninvasive cancer treatment option utilizes lasers to treat cancerous tissues and give the body the support it needs. Not only is this treatment safe, but it also results in a 93% disease-free survival rate after 5 years.
