Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Human Body As Subway Map

Here’s a fun infographic that illustrates the human body as a subway map. The various systems are color coded and broken down into the following: arterial CNS digestive lymphatic musculoskeletal (musculetal?) respiratory urinary venous Credit for creating the infographic should apparently go to Sam Loman. [Click image for larger version]

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Monday, November 14th, 2011

Free Your Feet: Why Running Shoes Do More Harm Than Good

Here’s another nice infographic, this time about the perils of cushy running shoes. Barefoot or minimalist running is all the rage these days. This illustration points out some of the history of running shoes as well as a few common ailments that are now being blamed on the increased heel strike often associated with running [...]

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Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Older Americans Not Getting Enough Physical Activity

Physical activity is essential for combating many physical problems yet current figures suggest that older Americans aren’t getting enough. This infographic effectively breaks the numbers down for you. Highlights: 22% of those 65 and older report regular physical activity estimated cost of falling injuries by 2020 is $32.3 billion 4 in 10 of people 65 [...]

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Friday, June 24th, 2011

Sitting is Killing You

This is a great infographic about the negative effects of sitting. It was created by Medical Billing & Coding and is definitely worth a look. A few of the interesting items on the graphic are: we spend more time sitting than sleeping sitting 6+ hours a day makes you 40% more likely to die within [...]

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