The United States spent $2.6 trillion on health care in 2010 – more than any other country in the world. Yet based on research from a collaborative effort within the National Academy of Sciences, Americans live shorter lives and experience more injuries and illnesses than people in similar high-income countries. Explored America’s health (dis)advantages in the following infographic from Master of Science in Nursing Degrees.
Stretch Marks occur for a variety of reasons including: pregnancy, weight loss or gain, muscle gain and rapid growth during puberty. When the body changes size, the second layer of skin (the dermis), cannot always stretch as quickly as the body expands, and small tears are formed in the skin. Getting rid of stretch marks is easier than you may think. Learn more in the following infographic by Natural Healing Oils.
About 1 in 50 children in the Untied States have autism. It is considered the fastest-growing developmental disability in the US. Check out the infographic below presented by InsuranceQuotes to learn more about the numbers behind autism in America.
Did you know that lifestyle and environmental factors can drastically affect your ability to get pregnant? If you are having trouble conceiving, check out this infographic to learn about fertility issues that could be getting in the way.
Losing weight doesn’t have to be an overly complicated endeavor, but it does require a basic understanding of how diet, exercise, and lifestyle are all related. Diet and exercise alone aren’t as effective as you might think, which is why the folks at Pritikin took the time to research “The Science of Weight Loss” and identify exactly what works and why.
How did getting a good night’s sleep become so problematic? Some say the invention of the light bulb is to blame as we no longer live life by natural day and night cycles. This animated infographic looks at some of the dangers of not getting enough sleep and provides some advice on getting good sleep.
This infographic examines organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation in Colorado and Wyoming. It also highlights the national need for transplants, which parts of the body can be transplanted and other facts about donation and transplantation.
At times, celebrities may give off an appearance of invincibility. We see them on the movie screens and our television sets, but the reality is they are people who hurt, struggle, and overcome difficulties just like the rest of us. Co-anchor of “Good Morning America,” Robin Roberts is evidence of illness and victory all in the public eye. This infographic presented by InsuranceQuotes highlights five lessons we can learn from her health struggles.
Stress in the US has increased 30 percent over the last three decades? Why is this and what is causing our stress? This infographic takes a look at how stress affects our lives and how it could be killing us.
For most people, hearing loss happens slowly – so slowly in fact that it’s hard to notice it deteriorating at all. Indeed, you may realize somebody has signs of hearing loss before they realize themselves. This infographic from Hidden Hearing provides information on hearing loss and provides some guidance for family and friends of the one losing their hearing.
