A Better Look at Teen Self-Harm

Teens struggle with many things and often times don’t know how to cope. Because of this, teens can develop bad habits and self-harm may be one of the most gruesome. Self-harm is often a way for teens to feel that they have gained some control of their lives during difficult situations. Also, many feel that they have lost the sense of feelings and emotions, in which they turn to self-harm to become a way for them to ‘feel’ again.

Future Medicine In The Movies

What can we expect to see in the next few decades as medicine progresses? You might think that science fiction and movies are just stories. Pie in the sky. But often, ideas for future procedures are dreamt up in the films we call entertainment. This infographic looks at this in more detail.

Anabolic Steroids Abuse in High School and College Athletes

While they get an unfair advantage in various sports and activities due to these performance-boosting substances, Anabolic steroids can prove to be detrimental to both young and old athletes. For instance, it takes a toll on their cognitive abilities and leads to the diminishing of their physiological functions. More often than not, these can lead to chronic diseases and disorders.

Is Peanut Butter Good for You?

Peanut butter is both delicious and nutritious. Just 100 grams of peanut butter contains 45% of the daily value of vitamin E. Peanut butter is made up mostly of monosaturated fat with 20% saturated fat. Contrary to past claims, it has not been proven that saturated fat consumption leads to cardiovascular disease. In fact, peanut butter contains antioxidants like resveratrol that has been demonstrated to protect against heart disease.

IT Challenges Encountered by Healthcare ISVs and CIOs

Technology has become an integral part of the healthcare industry, but catering the right Health IT product is a big challenge. On one hand where ISVs are dealing with industry trends of seamless connectivity, clinical governance standards like ICD-11 and HIPPA compliance are restricting such practices. The following infographic by Cygnet Infotech explores such technological challenges that Healthcare ISVs and CIOs might face in 2017.

The Strange World of Sleep Disorders

An average person spends a third of his/her life sleeping. However, not all of us are lucky and healthy enough to get the most out of those 8 hours. Based on some health research data, one in every eight people in America is diagnosed with one of the other sleep disorder. The quality of sleep not only determines how you feel next day. It also reflects on your mood, your productivity, and your general health condition.

10 Cool Facts About Your Teeth

How much do you know about your teeth? Chances are you have been told many times how to brush and floss properly or what a root canal therapy is. Therefore the dental professionals at Kaizen Dental share 10 amazing tips about your teeth and mouth you probably did not know about. How much saliva do we produce? Or what do teeth and fingerprints have in common?

Top Reasons You Need to Detox Your Body

The popularity of body detox nowadays is overwhelming. Everyone wants to try it. But just because it’s popular doesn’t mean everyone should do it without even knowing why. So why should we detox? Here are the top reasons in an infographic from Pure Detox.

7 Causes Of Spotting Before Period Starts

During a woman menstrual cycle, it is normal to get a period every 28 to 35 days. Few days before your next period, spotting may occur. While it’s rarely due to endometrial cancer or cervical cancer, it could commonly mean you are pregnant. This infographic explains the common causes of Brown spotting before period starts.