From the company Mattress Clarity, check out this list of 20 natural remedies for insomnia. While there are many causes (and “cures”) for sleeplessness, both natural and in chemical form, the degree of scientific support for these all vary greatly. Of course with that disclaimer know your results may vary. [VIA]
Looking at the world as 100 people, (or a percentage of the population), we can see very interesting trends and shifts around the world in many areas. Each of the graphic in today’s graphic are also interactive on the source site, ourworldindata.org. There you can see others as well such as population distributions, levels of education, and political regimes (aside from the shown “democracies”. [VIA]
The human body is a wonderful machine. Throughout the ages and the course of evolution, our bodies have been perfected into the temples they are today. There are amazing things that take place inside us every day, and every day we learn even more amazing things our bodies are capable of, or how to improve them. [VIA]
While today’s infographic is geared toward athletes, it points out the importance of a good night’s sleep for everyone. To ensure that you are at your best each and every day, a good rest to recharge, as well as good nutrition and exercise to keep your body going will keep you around for a long, long time. Share this with your health or wellness classes to stress how important it is to turn off, not only the devices, but yourself as well for a recharge. [VIA]
Forget “winter is Coming” — Winter is HERE! I know in South Jersey this weekend, I was out shoveling a bit of the white stuff (about 6 inches worth) and up and down the East Coast and across the rest of the country many had to do the same. Have you ever thought about how to make things easier on yourself though? Today’s infographic gives you some tips and tricks to make clearing the driveways and walks a little easier. We want to make sure we’re doing this the right way, as shoveling is quite the workout and can lead to serious health issues if we’re not careful. Unless you’re this guy — he’s got it down! [VIA]
One of the biggest New Years resolutions people tend to have is to eat better, or healthier. This got me thinking about what we could eat, and I stumbled upon this infographic. Below is a list of 10 things that are actually edible in your home or garden, along with serving suggestions and calorie counts. Somehow I doubt I will be rushing home to dig in though. I would have to be mighty desperate to dig into my old belt or a box of chalk! [VIA]
Happy Holidays!
While some of these are no-brainers, it never hurts to have the reminder. With Christmas less than a week away, please do everything you can to enjoy it and enjoy it safely! I want you to see the next one! [VIA]
Happy Holidays!
Suicide is among the top 10 causes of death in the United States and while the factors leading someone to take their own lives can be many, they are only magnified with drug or alcohol abuse. Today’s infographic from Stepping Stone points to some of the statistics behind this correlation. Please, if you are feeling suicidal, get help! [VIA]
We all have something we are afraid of, be it a small fear, or a life crippling phobia. Today’s infographic takes a look at some of these, breaking down the types of phobias we might have, our body’s reaction to them, as well as how we can cure them. [VIA]
The human body has over 600 muscles, and it’s important to keep them all moving to maintain a healthy, happy lifestyle. Today’s infographic gives a wonderful breakdown of the major muscle groups, and the best exercises to keep each group healthy and strong. If you visit the author’s page at Decibel Nutrition, they also break down these exercises and give you video tutorials for successfully completing them.
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