Health

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 […]

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.

How Laughter Impacts Your Health

How Laughter Impacts Your Health

The idea that ‘laughter is the best medicine’ isn’t just a cliche. While a bit of an exaggeration (it’s no replacement for penicillin), laughter can certainly do wonders for your health. Here’s a look at why exactly laughter is good for you and our way of encouraging you to be happy (though not fat and […]

Preventable Deaths & Diseases [Infographic]

Preventable Deaths & Diseases [Infographic]

It is so sad and unfortunate that even with all the medical advancements we’ve made, and all the new information we have about health and nutrition that preventable deaths and diseases are still taking millions of lives a year. Have a look at what smoking, drinking to excess, obesity and other things are doing to […]

The High Cost of Insomnia in the United States [Infographic]

The High Cost of Insomnia in the United States [Infographic]

In mainstream culture the term “insomnia” is used frequently to describe the inability to fall asleep. If you stay up late at night, bleary-eyed because you can’t go to sleep you typically say you have insomnia. You might call it an “attack of insomnia” or “bout of insomnia,” for an isolated sleepless night, or you […]