Power of Data Visualization

GE partnered with a team of computer scientists and programmers at MITs SENSEable City Lab to produce Health InfoScapean interactive, customizable data visualization that leverages 7.2 million files from the Medical Quality Improvement Consortium, GEs electronic medical records database, available to customers through GEs EMR software. The data vis aims to create new ways of understanding human health in the United States.

via senseable.mit.edu
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The high cost of insomnia in the United States.

via mediacaffeine.com

Several recent studies of Diseases and Causes of Death affecting US Senior Citizens show people over 65 are living longer, healthier lives. Of note, however, are some discrete differences among disease groups affecting male/female populations.

via www.lifefone.com

Heart disease effects millions of Americans each year, yet it is highly preventable.

via blog.infographicworld.com

Where did this summer go? Seriously. Even as we near the dog days of August, some of us still look pasty white -- on purpose. Yeah, we know a tan's a great accessory to a sundress, but cancer? We're not really into that. That's why we're serious about how we protect ourselves.

So check out these tips, spread on the sunblock, and enjoy that margarita guilt-free.

via www.lemondrop.com