Mental health issues and mental illness has become as prevalent in pop culture as it is in real life. This has been made possible by increased awareness, understanding and acceptance of our modern culture. These days, nearly every television show, movie, comic or novel has a main character living with mental health issues, but just like in real life, these issues are not always immediately apparent or noticeable.
Why do we wash our hands after using the restroom? Why do we not wash our hands prior to “doing our business”? And is it really necessary to wash every single time? Here is an infographic filled with fun (and gross) facts about hand washing, health, and hygiene.
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.
