80 Must-Know Marijuana Statistics and Facts

As we have just stepped into 2020, it’s high time we made a brief summary of one of the most exciting plants in the world, its medical and industrial benefits. Did you know medical cannabis has helped over 90% of the people who were using it? Or that marijuana overdose death is nothing but a … Read more

Is Our Police Force Turning into a Military? (Infographic)

Militarization of our police force As new advances in weaponry come to light and tensions rise, the United States’ police is responding in new ways. Many believe those who serve and protect are turning into a militarized force. This hypothesis can be confirmed with the increase of “no knock” SWAT team infiltrations by 4000% in … Read more

Frightening Facts About Nuclear Weapons

Frightening facts about nuclear weapons exist in today’s world. It is scary to think that several countries have nuclear weapons at their disposal that they would not hesitate to use in certain circumstances. As the world is in the atomic age, the famous quote by George Wald comes to mind: “The only use for an … Read more

Social media and Healthcare: Building Trust Through Social Media

It might seem a little absurd at first, but social media and the healthcare industry are starting to come closer together. Social media users will talk about nearly anything. One of the things that people like talking about is their health. They will talk about surgeries, doctors and medications. While some hospitals are embracing this … Read more

How Women Are Being Set Up For Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are the most deadly mental illness and statistics indicate that various media outlets are partially to blame. This infographic illustrates the disparity between the media’s portrayal of a physically “ideal” woman and the actual average American woman. These statistics reveal that the way that the fashion and advertising industries influence women’s self-image. Eating disorders … Read more

Types of Fats: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Let’s take a look at the various types of fats, their effect on our body, and their sources. Adults should get 20% to 35% of their calories from fat, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Many of us cut the science behind fats and replace it with refined carbohydrates, so we miss out on … Read more