A new strain of bird flu has broken out in the Shanghai area of Eastern China. David McCandless asks who can catch which flu?
Source: guardian.co.uk
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Popular Low-Carb Diets at a Glance
Visual guide to the most popular low carbohydrate diets, including The South Beach Diet, the Zone Diet, Atkins Diet. Low-carb diets such the Zone and Atkins Diet are based on the idea that not all calories are alike. Low-carb plans, emphasize eating a balanced diet with a focus on healthy fats, protein, and dietary fiber. While many nutrition experts recommend fat reduction, low-fat diets are associated with the least calorie and energy expenditure. This means that low-carb diets offer metabolic advantages.
Source: lowcarbfoods.org
Preserving Groundwater in the Great Lakes
People of the Great Lakes area re facing a major problem. They are using groundwater at a rate that outruns its natural replenishment. Without a reserve of groundwater, citizens and wildlife alike will be in huge trouble. Here is an infographic highlighting ways to conserve and protect precious groundwater in the Great Lakes.
Farmer’s Market Availability Tied to Lower BMI
The availability of farmer’s markets is associated with lower Body Mass Index (BMI), according to data from Practice Fusion’s Research Division, a program launched by the free, web-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) company to analyze public health trends.
Source: practicefusion.com
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