More women are self-conscious about their abs than any other body part. This poster has some great exercises that concentrate on this area. Just remember, you are not your tummy, never base your self-worth on what your belly looks like, mine has nurtured people, it takes a toll, and I wouldn’t have it any other […]
Just looking at the word kind of stresses you out, doesn’t it? This wonderful poster shows exactly how stress is triggered and what happens from there. Some stress is a good thing, it helps you to stay alive in a crisis, but most of day to day life is not filled with physical crisis, although
Last Updated 10/23/12 Wow I love this! This poster has easy to read, simple information on what it takes to lose a pound of fat, and what it takes to keep it off. The formula is so simple even I can understand it! This is what keeps a person motivated, a great tool to post
I’m not saying you’re cranky or anything. If I had known, as a child, how much I would love naps so much I would not have fought them so hard. I was looking at this awesome poster about the benefits of getting enough sleep, and the risks of not getting enough. Did you know driving
The price of corn is going up in some areas, so much so that some cattle producers think they have found the answer by supplementing their cattle’s diet with candy and food by-products such as orange rinds in Florida and almond hulls in California. John Waller, a professor of animal nutrition at the University of
Many studies, including 3 new studies that published this weekend reaffirm that fruit drinks are linked to the obesity epidemic. Consumption of sugary drinks has more than doubled since the 1970s, and the rate of obesity among Americans during the same period reached 30% of the adult population. Learn more about the dangers of fruit
This video is one of the most comprehensive and informative videos about sugar. I personally enjoyed every second of Dr. Lustig’s speech and as a medical doctor and researcher I do agree with every single sentence of his speech. Although the video is 90 minutes, in every part of the video, you’d find surprising facts
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How Stress Affects The Body Stress is important! It’s so important that it’s now recognized as the #1 killer by proxy. The American Medical Association has noted that stress is the basic cause of more than 60% of all human diseases, it has enormous negative mental and physical effects, and yet we often forget how
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Extended periods of sitting causes major health problems, from increased risk of obesity and diabetes to cardiovascular disease and cancer. The fact is most of our jobs require extended sitting (behind the desk or the wheel), but we have to leave our seat and take a walk for couple of minutes. When we talk with
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According to its advocates, the “Paleolithic Diet” or “Paleo Diet” is ancient answers to modern problems. It’s taken about 10,000 years but the Paleo diet is making a comeback. Due to misinformation and confusion surrounding the Paleo diet, we’re sharing this infographic that covers the origins and advantages of the Paleo diet as well as
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This is the truth: We are a society addicted to sugar, and sugar is addictive as much as cocaine is! Even when you try to quit sugar, you’d have withdrawal symptoms! Sugar consumption is increasing every day and it is mind-blowing! Just take a look at the numbers! “The consumption of sugar will
How much “baby fat” is OK? When does it cross over into unhealthy? This poster will give you some of the risks and facts in condensed form. I don’t believe children should be put on a “diet,” after all they are growing, but they need proper nutrition and exercise to grow up to be healthy
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Did you know that Coronary Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States? For every 10,000 people, an estimated 200 pass away from this common heart disease. The conditions of atherosclerosis and coronary thrombosis are together known as coronary heart disease (CHD). Atherosclerosis is a degenerative
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Almost 1 in 5 children between the ages of 6-9 in the United States are obese. High sugar intake, fast food, unhealthy snacks, TV ads and poor family control are among the main reason of childhood obesity. Surprisingly, the average American child consumes 32 teaspoons of sugar per day! This is highly above the amount
This informative video shows different aspects of fast food industry and the main health concern, which is obesity. We now present you the poster of fast food mafia…
Almonds Health Benefits Almonds build muscle, reduce cravings, and fight obesity. Almonds are also reducing the risk of heart disease, prevent muscle loss, and lessen wrinkles. They are also helpful in fight against cancer and high blood pressure. You can also call almonds “skinny nuts“: a study published last year in the European Journal of
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More than 1/3 of Americans are obese, and obesity is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. Part of the problem is diet, but also a huge part of the problem in America is serving sizes. The designers of this infographic did some comparative research on serving sizes around the world. For example: The average
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The United States, and many other countries face a rising and alarming obesity problem. We are quick to blame individuals for eating too much or exercising too little, but in truth, the causes are more complex and involve many factors. Check out this infographic to see some facts behind obesity, its causes and some solutions
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