When thinking of addressing a health issue or contemplating overall healthier lifestyle - most people turn for major radical measures. However, there are many small things we do (or eat) every day that are easy to change if one is aware of them. Small changes can lead to huge results, and sometimes can prevent a disaster. Check out these random but impactful facts most Americans are living with (and often overlook)...
Each day, one in four Americans visits a fast food restaurant.
A leisurely 4mph walk will burn 78 calories off a 200-pound body in just ten minutes. The average teenager needs 9.5 hours a sleep of night.
Over 20 percent of Americans believe they have a food allergy, but less than 1 percent actually do.
About 8 million Americans a year enroll in some kind of structured weight-loss plan.
By the time you turn 60, you will be exposed to as much UV light as a nuclear blast.
Three out of four Americans experience at least "some stress" every two weeks, according to the Health Resource Network.
Our noses produce an estimated one to two pints of mucus a day.
It takes 15-20 minutes for the average walker to cover 1 mile.
The average American adult eats 210 grams of refined carbs on a daily basis.
Small things can lead to big changes, and you can start taking control of your health by noticing changes your body is signaling about, which migh be a sign of an approaching condition. Take our Are You At Risk for Diabetes? Quiz to see if you are overlooking some subtle warning signals.
Each day, one in four Americans visits a fast food restaurant.
A leisurely 4mph walk will burn 78 calories off a 200-pound body in just ten minutes. The average teenager needs 9.5 hours a sleep of night.
Over 20 percent of Americans believe they have a food allergy, but less than 1 percent actually do.
About 8 million Americans a year enroll in some kind of structured weight-loss plan.
By the time you turn 60, you will be exposed to as much UV light as a nuclear blast.
Three out of four Americans experience at least "some stress" every two weeks, according to the Health Resource Network.
Our noses produce an estimated one to two pints of mucus a day.
It takes 15-20 minutes for the average walker to cover 1 mile.
The average American adult eats 210 grams of refined carbs on a daily basis.
Small things can lead to big changes, and you can start taking control of your health by noticing changes your body is signaling about, which migh be a sign of an approaching condition. Take our Are You At Risk for Diabetes? Quiz to see if you are overlooking some subtle warning signals.
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