The number of Americans with diabetes has tripled over the last 30 years – and experts see no end to the trend. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts that the number of people with diabetes will continue to rise, until 1 in 3 people could have the disease by 2050. Getting more physical activity and sleep, eating a healthier diet, and managing stress are all lifestyle changes that can cut the risk for diabetes – and obesity.
There are an estimated 120,000 people in the UK who live with the long-term effects of a brain injury, greatly affecting their life in a variety of ways. The legal team at Paul Rooney Solicitors have dealt with numerous brain injury cases and as part of Action for Brain Injury Week, have compiled some information about the effects of a brain injury in an infographic.
We all know the two big rules of weight loss: Eat right and exercise regularly. But along those lines there’s an overwhelming amount of advice out there that’s enough to make anyone run in the opposite direction. Sweet Sweat has combined the top ten weight loss tips in this infographic.
As scientific methods and practices have advanced, the mentally ill all across the globe have seen tremendous improvements to their treatment methods. This infographic looks at the full evolution of mental illness treatment over the last several thousand years, examines different perceived causes of mental illness, and highlights people who played pivotal roles in the improvements.
The demand for nurse practitioners is slated to double by 2020. This infographic from takes a look at how this career officially got started in the 60’s, rapidly growing popularity through the present. It also takes a look at some statistics behind the profession and what it takes to pursue such a career choice.
This infographic presents shocking comparisons between gender and ethnicity equality in the current nursing workforce. Topics are exposed such as modern pay inequality lack of cultural and gender diversity in the workplace, age representation in the profession, and changes in the nurse population over time according to the U.S. Census.
Today nearly 8 in 10 prescriptions filled in the U.S. are for generic drugs, however many of us still don’t know the differences between branded versus generic drugs, how generic drugs enter the market and other important information around this area. This infographic by Statistical Solutions explores this issue in more detail.
We all hear the things to-do and not-to-do in regards to nutrition, but do you really know which ones to follow? This infographic by the folks at Jazzercise displays a visual depiction of what you need to know to keep your nutrition and health at its best. From eating to exercise, it’s all here.
In this infographic, take a look at the deadly effects of the odorless, radioactive gas known as “radon” which is estimated to cause thousands of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year. Indoor radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and inhalation over prolonged periods can present significant health risks to families all over the country. It’s important to know that this threat is completely preventable. Radon can be detected with a simple test and fixed through well-established venting techniques.
Trichotillomania is a disorder that is characterized by recurrent, compulsive urges to pull out one’s own hair. Also known as compulsive hair pulling, this disfiguring disorder affects an estimated 1 percent of the population, with some sufferers experiencing the “pulling” urge as early as infancy into early adolescence. trichstop.com takes a look at this in more detail in the following infographic.
