Hereditary cancer testing is the best way to understand your true risk. And this all begins by knowing your family’s history. Check out the infographic below to learn more about hereditary cancer.
Category: Health
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. Check out the infographic below presented by Myriad to learn more about the devastating numbers behind prostate cancer.
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The Dangers of Lung Cancer
More people die from lung cancer a year than any other cancer. Check out the infographic below presented by Myriad to learn the dangers of lung cancer.
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Prevent Skin Cancer: Know Your Skin
Melanoma is the most dangerous skin cancer, but is often curable if caught early. That’s why it’s important to know your skin and what kind of spots to look for. Check out the infographic below presented by Myriad to learn more.
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Saving the World Through Water
One of the biggest issues facing the world today is unclean water. This must-see infographic presented by WaterStep lists providing thousands of mini-water treatment plants as one of the many steps already taken to rectify this matter. Read on to discover the others.
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Alternative Medicine: Healing of the Past and the Present
Most people have heard of different alternative medicine, whether it’s yoga, hypnotism, or acupuncture. However, alternative medicine has surprising roots: in the 1800s, the cholera outbreak caused people to search for ways to stay alive, resulting in these alternatives. Check out this infographic, from InsuranceQuotes.com, to learn about alternative medical practices and their origins.
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Allergies in the United States
Twenty-six million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Certain regions are known to produce the most allergens, while some are known to produce the least, and some areas prevent allergens best. There are day-to-day prevention strategies; and natural cures. To learn how to prevent suffering caused by allergies, check out the infographic below presented by InsuranceQuotes.com
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From: Bankrate Insurance’s InsuranceQuotes.com
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The Placebo Effect
The term “placebo” was initially used to describe the treatment administered by false physicians in the 1700s, but it was soon found that fake medication could be used in medical research to determine the effectiveness of genuine prescription drugs. Check out this infographic to dive deeper into the phenomena that changed the way medication is developed.
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The Love Connection
Many health benefits can be had from a healthy relationship with a significant other. Although engaging in sexual intercourse will release endorphins and corticosteroids that help with chronic pain such as arthritis and back pain, lower mortality rates in general are associated with most people in relationships. Of course, many of these positive effects are negated if/when the relationship severs. Check out this infographic to learn more about love and health!
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