Experts have long debated about whether the body or the mind is more important in athletics. Those who argue that physical aspects are more important have a strong argument; whether the sport deals with speed, strength or flexibility, physical attributes matter. No matter how dedicated someone is, those who are …
The annual healthcare budget in the U.S includes treatment and recovery costs related to poor sleep, and these costs have soared to $16 billion on an annual basis. Illnesses caused by lack of sleep include diabetes, heart disease, depression, stroke and high blood pressure. Poor sleep is also known to negatively …
A while ago the guys from Mountain Reservations sent me the following infographic. They created a “What’s Your Sign” infographic based on the skill and experience levels of snow skiers; from the newbie green beginners to the black-belt experts. They’ve included things such as how much time each group spends …
Everyone has gone through at least some schooling, or sat through a presentation or lecture, or maybe just tried to watch a speech from a presidential candidate. How long does the average person’s attention span last? It turns out that our attention span may be shorter than we think. According …
Man has always searched for a way to live longer. From China’s Qin Shi Hwang to Spain’s Ponce de Leon, some of humanity’s most well-known figures searched for longevity. Public health research has scoured the globe looking for cultures with residents who live the longest, and all the details and …
Here’s a great infographic to use to learn from the Billionaire Warren Buffet. Penny-pinching saves money from consumption for investment purposes. The poor have a common problem of consuming too much and investing too little. When people go bankrupt or lose their houses, they share many of the same bad …
This visually appealing and informative buyers guide infographic has been pieced together by the teams at Netcars.com and Carfinance247.co.uk. Their passion is to stop individuals buying a lemon. This superb infographic goes a long way to making sure you’ll get a great quality used car next time you buy. It …
Stop for a moment and think about your favorite convenience. Whether it’s the internet or the cell phone in your pocket, you owe its existence to thousands upon thousands of people. People make its parts, people ship its parts, and people manufacture the transportation that ships them; there are accountants …
It’s December! In South Africa that means hot weather, lots of braais and get-togethers and many dips in the pool or trips to the beach. But in the northern hemisphere it’s winter time where snow angles, ice skating, blizzards and dreams of a White Christmas abound. Below is an infographic …
The guys at Eastern Mountain Sports recently sent me the following camping infographic. It makes for very interesting reading as it details how camping and hiking equipment has evolved over the years. It shows how even basic camping gear like the map, sleeping bag, and backpack have improved because of …