Wearable fitness trackers are starting to be a big deal, and they can even upload your stats to social media so all your friends can see your progress. This infographic breaks down what’s available, how they work, and their pros and cons.
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Nearly 40 percent of all Americans take some sort of alternative or complementary medicine, and it can be in many forms. Yoga, acupuncture, and some hypnosis can fall in this category. To learn about alternative medicine and how it first came to be, check out this infographic presented by InsuranceQuotes.com. Presented by InsuranceQuotes.com
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Drugs can have miraculous effects on the human body. It is perhaps most fascinating that the chemical properties of any medication administered on a patient are not always the number one factor in their effectiveness. Psychological factors can actually trick your mind into reacting in the same way to a sugar pill as you would
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Love is a beautiful thing. If not only for its own sake, love is also beautiful for the many health benefits that can potentially be derived from such feelings toward another person. A healthy sex life can dramatically increase the amount of endorphins released in the body, and this hormone works wonders to reduce chronic
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In 2012 there were more than 1.6 million new cases of cancer in the United States alone. While there are numerous things you can do to lower your risk of cancer, unfortunately there are many additional things that can contribute to the likelihood of someone getting cancer. A lot of these things, like smoking and spending too
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Almost everyone’s New Year’s resolution is to get healthier. So check out this infographic presented by Mercola to learn about drinks and foods with high levels of fructose. Discover the fructose content of common foods, beverages, sauces, and even sugar substitutes in our infographic “Fructose Overload.” Use the embed code to share it on your
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If you’re looking for love (and sex) you might want to check out this STD heat map infographic presented by bestmedicaldegrees.com before traveling America looking for the “one.”
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Doctors certainly are the heroes of today. They are always on the go, working insane hours and never really taking a break. They sacrifice their home and family life to be on call 24/7. So, what is going on inside the mind of a doctor? This infographic from Epocrates gets inside doctor’s heads and gives
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After working out, most people go about their day as if nothing happened. Did you know that recovery is the most important part of a workout? It takes 48 hours for your muscles to repair themselves after working out. If you don’t recover now, your muscles will pay for it later. Compression Socks by Discount
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On June 19 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio+Social promises to be one of the most important gatherings of technology, social media and global leaders in the history of South America. This global conversation, focusing on topics related to #SocialGood and how new media can help foster positive solutions to the world’s biggest problems, comes at