Category: Health Infographics
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The Amount of Sugar Content in Common Foods
Sugar is listed on the nutrition facts label of food packaging as fructose, syrup, lactose, sucrose, dextrose, glucose, maltodextrins or maltose, and so on. Ever wonder what is the amount of sugar content in common foods we see at the grocery store? Well, wonder no more because the chart below will show that many of…
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Should You Take a Bone Density Test to Diagnose Osteoporosis?
Bone densitometry scans or bone density test is the best way to measure bone loss. Bone scanning find adults who are at risk of bone-related deseases like osteoporosis. This medical condition makes your bones fragile which leads to fracture. There are 208 bones throughout an adult human body. If any of these deteriorate, your body’s…
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How to Get Rid of Pimples Overnight
Pimple. Zit. Spot. Acne. Whatever you call those reddish bumps, they are annoying, and often shows up on your face at the wrong time. The dead skin cells from our body sometimes do not go away and get trapped on the sticky sebum created by the sebaceous glands that causes the congestion of the skin…
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Tips for Traveling While Pregnant
Is it safe to fly during pregnancy? Yes, air travel is commonly considered harmless in uncomplicated gestation. Most commercial airlines allow up to 36 weeks without concern. Some airlines demand medical certification from pregnant traveler’s doctor or midwife. For the safety of the expectant mother and her unborn baby, here are the simple tips to…
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The Worldwide Prevalence of Diabetes
14th of Nov is once again World Diabetes Day and this year everyone must keep an open eyes on diabetes – the leading cause of kidney disease, non-traumatic lower limb amputations and new blindness. This lifelong disease is now the fastest growing chronic condition in the world. According to the International Diabetes Federation, around 640+…
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Why Haven’t We Found a Cure for Cancer Yet?
It’s been 2,400 years ago since cancer was first recorded by Greek physician Hippocrates and possibly even longer from the time the first treatment was tested. Today, we still haven’t found a cure for the second leading cause of death in Americans – according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If traditional medicine…
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27 Gluten-Free and Soy-Free Protein Shake Recipes
Protein shakes are convenient meal replacements and a post-workout recovery drink. But mixing up the same recipe can get boring for you and your taste buds. Below is a mix and match list of 27 yummy protein shake recipes that will give your entire body the energy it needs to work on a day or…
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Latest Technology in Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement or knee arthroplasty is one of the most reliable and cost-effective surgeries in modern medicine because it is so helpful at improving the patient’s disability. Every year in America, tens of thousands of men and women with joint arthritis undergo total knee procedure and the most of them have remarkable results. Knee arthroplasties…
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Bodybuilding: Compound Exercises and Nutrition Plan for Men
Compound exercises in bodybuilding are serious mass builders. They are brutal yet they are the fastest way to build more muscle and increase strength. And without the regular intake of proper nutrition and the right diet, you can’t expect to achieve your fitness goal, regardless of how hard you train. Whether you like to burn…
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Guide to Pregnancy: Week by Week
While nine months of pregnancy can be exciting and anxious at the same time, women will also experience a serious physical, social, and psychological changes. First-time pregnant women sure have questions and worries about the growth development of the growing baby inside their womb. The guide below will tell you the physical changes on each…