Autism West Midlands, an organization based in the U.K., made this engaging infographic to explain some facts about autism. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, affecting about one in 110 people. About 60 percent of autistic adults in the U.K. require financial assistance, while 39 percent of people don’t realize there’s no cure for autism. The infographic … [Read more...]
Infographics and other content about health. This category includes everything from exercise to general wellbeing,
Ways to Beat the Summer Heat
Gourmandia, a home and garden website, published this infographic illustrating several ways to beat the summer heat. At the top of the infographic are several quick tips, including soaking your feet in cold water, using a cold compress, drinking plenty of water, and eating spicy food to help yourself sweat. It also suggests ordering out instead of cooking at home, painting the … [Read more...]
Facts on Marijuana Use
Though marijuana use is still considered taboo to many people, several states and countries have declared it legal for medical and recreational use. This infographic, created by the Philly Voice, shares some statistics on marijuana use. As the key specifies, each statistic is divided into three separate sectors: those who currently use marijuana, those who have used it in the … [Read more...]
The Road to Polio Free Nigeria
Polio was endemic in Nigeria for decades. The painful, disabling, and sometimes fatal disease affected thousands of people, many of whom were children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published this infographic, courtesy of Rotary International. The infographic illustrates the progress that’s been made toward eliminating polio in Nigeria. It displays data from … [Read more...]
How a Sense of Community Belonging Impacts the Brain
A new study performed by AloRecovery suggests that the sense of belonging in a community sparks the desire to connect and congregate amongst most people included in the survey. In addition to that, pretty much since the dawn of time, communities help form the foundation for health relationships. Read more, about the most interesting finds of this amazing study from this … [Read more...]