Health

Hay Fever

Hay Fever

Hay Fever is twice as common in cities as it is in the country. Glasses of wine a day can double the risk of allergy symptoms. 45% of the population are predicted to have hayfever in the next 20 years.

Is Your Partner Making You Fat?

Is Your Partner Making You Fat?

When you’re dating or living with someone, it’s easy to pick up their eating and exercise habits – or lack thereof; No wonder, studies show that couples, both married and co-habitating, have a higher risk of being obese than singles. While some say it’s a result of “letting yourself go,” researchers term it up to […]

Sitting is Killing You – The Truth About Sitting Down

Sitting is Killing You – The Truth About Sitting Down

Though our great shift towards computer-based work has done great things for productivity, it has, unfortunately, done terrible things for our health. From increased risk of heart disease and obesity in the long term, to sharply hampered cholesterol maintenance in the short term, the negative health effects of sitting are starting to weigh heavily against […]

US Healthcare vs. the Rest of the World

US Healthcare vs. the Rest of the World

The richest and most advanced country in the world, the United States, has fallen behind other nations in providing affordable health care to its citizens. Americans spend $477 billion a year more on health care than other advanced countries, which amounts to $1,645 per person every year. So why do we pay so much compared […]

Funny Sex Facts

Funny Sex Facts

According to a survey of sex shop owners, Cherry is the most popular flavor of edible underwear. Check this and other interesting sex facts in infographic below.

The Cost of Health Around the World

The Cost of Health Around the World

Healthcare takes out a major chunk of people’s salary around the world, especially in the U.S; it is also known to have the most expensive healthcare system in the world and also takes the biggest slice of the annual GDP. Lets take a look at some facts about the cost of healthcare around the world.