From your BMI to your heart rate, healthy living often revolves around numbers. However, here are 7 surprising health statistics you may be unaware of.
One in 10 parents think cola counts as fruit
According to a survey of family eating habits by food company Green Giant, one in 10 parents in Britain believe that drinking cola counts toward
48 per cent of women want cosmetic surgery
Research findings published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery suggest that body satisfaction and confidence for women
One third of all cancers are preventable
Cancer is the biggest premature killer, accounting for 40 per cent of premature deaths.
Smokers lose one third of their everyday memory
While there are many shocking statistics related to smoking (such as that approximately every 6 seconds, someone dies due to tobacco) perhaps
Only six per cent of Americans exercise for 30 minutes a day
The general recommendation for good health and fitness for adults is to get a minimum of 30 minutes daily exercise.
You could unknowingly eat 46 teaspoons of sugar a day
You may not think that your diet is too high in sugar, but even if you steer clear of desserts and chocolate, you could still be eating
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