Did you know that heart disease strikes someone in the US about once every 34 seconds? About 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year and about 720,000 have a heart attack. Are you going to be a part of this statistic? Finding out which factors cause heart disease or stroke is crucial to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of our most serious health risk.
Many of the items you touch on a daily basis contain thousands of germs. For example, a dollar bill contains 135,000 types of bacteria and any of the light switches in your home contain 217 types of bacteria per square inch. What is interesting is that there are some items we would think are worse than others, but perception versus reality varies widely.
This infographic covers the types of foods that can hinder your weight loss progress. Certain types of foods can initiate bloating which is an unpleasant experience and may contribute to you not being able to exercise. It also covers what foods can make you feel lethargic which would of course hinder any fitness progress.
Here is an infographic from Simply Supplements detailing the importance of cholesterol in the body. It also demonstrates ways to manage your cholesterol levels and how to avoid the risk of heart disease.
A healthy diet is one of the most crucial things you can do to ensure a healthy baby. Instead of having carbohydrates alone, the folks at Mom Junction have planned a healthy diet for your pregnancy, giving you wide varieties of choices.
Addiction is costing America, big time – abuse of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs costs the U.S. over $600 billion every year in costs related to health care, lost productivity at work and crime. What’s the top addiction in your state and how can Obamacare help? Check out this infographic from InsuranceQuotes.com for more.
If you are someone who enjoys listening to music or going to concerts then there is good news, it has been scientifically proven that listening to music is good for your health. Listening to music can reduce stress, relieve pain and improve brain power and this infographic even shows that live music gives more benefits than recorded music.
Being overweight or obese is a major health issue faced by many of the the world’s population today. This unhealthy lifestyle followed by millions of people has led to the worldwide spread of this epidemic which is examined in this infographic.
From juicing to Paleo, Atkins to Mediterranean, it is increasingly difficult to keep up with the new diet trends. It seems as though there is always something new. This infographic has everything you need to know about diet restrictions, inclusions, prep time, and cost.
Yes, besides being enjoyable, sex is good for your physical and mental health. We are all probably aware that sex sessions are capable of burning a few calories but the extent to which a healthy sex life can have on your overall health and well-being is actually quite impressive. Learn more about why sex is good for your health in this infographic.
