Posted by Umar on January 6, 2012 ·
If you ever wondered why you act the way you do, the answer may lie in which side of your brain you tend to use more. Although they’re generalizations, popular theories suggest that right-brain people have different skills and preferences than those who are left-brain people. How do these differences impact you. Here is an interesting infographic to find out.
Via: Online College Advice
Posted by Umar on December 6, 2011 ·
Sexually transmitted diseases are one of the biggest healthcare challenges faced by the US today, costing the country $17 billion each year. More than 19 million infections are reported each year, and many more go unreported. One in four college students has an STD, demonstrating a significant lack of proper prevention and safe sex education among young people.
Via: Online Colleges Blog
Posted by Umar on October 7, 2011 ·
The question of the day is: can I get cancer from oral sex?
Short answer: yes. The U.S. is seeing a sharp increase in teh number of cases of oral and throat cancer especially among yong men, caused by HPV infections contracted during oral sex. Sounds scary, right?
The risk of HPV is also on the rise, but it’s also a more common cause of throat and oral cancer than tobacco.
This infographic based [...]
Posted by Umar on August 11, 2011 ·
The care and treatment you get at a hospital varies greatly depending on what time of day you go there. If you can plan it, try your best to never go to the hospital at night. This infographic illustrates the reasons why.
Research and design by Nursing Schools Site
Posted by Umar on July 13, 2011 ·
Lung Cancer starts in the lungs as a growth of abnormal cells and they often metastasizes, spreading to other organs in the body hence making sence worse. It is probably the leading cause of cancer related deaths. For those who are looking to in-depth information regarding the main risk factors, types, detection methods and treatments for this the infographic I am sharing with you today should help. [...]
Posted by Umar on April 20, 2011 ·
Almost a billion people live without clean drinking water. We call this the water crisis. It’s a crisis because it only starts with water — but water affects everything in life.
We can end the water crisis in our lifetime. But first we have to let everyone know it’s happening. Learn how water changes everything — and share this with everyone you know.
Here is a great video [...]
Posted by Umar on April 5, 2011 ·
We all know how popular any kind of drinks are. Especially in America where everyone just has to have a drink in their hand. Here are some astonishing drinks, which you thought were really healthy and tasty. They contain as much sugar as Coke or Pepsi.
Jamba Juice peanut Butter Mood Power Smoothie: This smoothie changes the whole concept and idea of a fresh and healthy smoothie. With a shocking amount [...]
Posted by Umar on April 4, 2011 ·
You might have already caught a glimpse of the awesome infographics that titled the “United States of Awesome” and the “United States of Shame.” Here’s another cool infographic about American states and their fortes and flaws when it comes to issues regarding health care and the environment. Check out the fortes and flaws neatly sorted into two separate maps below.
[Via - Mother Nature [...]