Health Infographics

Obesity refers to a generalized accumulation of excess adipose tissues in the body which leads to more than 20% of the desirable body weight. While obesity can lead to many diseases, one of the greatest concerns is your heart. People with obesity tend to have many risk factors. How exactly do you know if you are obese and what can you do to get back on the path to fitness?

Exercise is essential for a healthy life. However, many people don’t exercise the correct way. Common exercise myths are believed as facts by many, and this can cause people to not see the results they are looking for. Fitness 19 has created the following infographic highlighting common myths of exercise and what the facts are.

What happens if you don’t sleep? The team at MattressClarity.com have created a sleep deprivation timeline based on scientific studies and personal accounts of sleeplessness record-holders like Randy Gardner, showing what typically happens to one’s body after hours, days, and even weeks of no sleep. 

CBD Oil has come under the spotlight, especially in the US, in recent times and has been touted for its many health benefits. Its association with marijuana, however, is still perceived negatively by many who ergo keep this wonderful oil at bay. In this article, Sleep Sherpa takes a closer look at some of CBD oil benefits and the science behind it.

Millions of Americans are affected by mental illness every year. In the following infographic, the team at Addiction Aide provides statistical data about mental illness, depression, suicide and treatment programs.

Emotional eating is not something out of the ordinary. In fact, recent research has shown that thousands of Americans struggle each day with this disorder and often have trouble with losing weight loss. The following infographic takes a look at what emotional eating is and how to get back on track and lose weight.

In today’s society, it’s easy to get caught up in the demands of a job and forget to take care of your physical and mental health. Unfortunately, in certain professions and companies, the health of employees is often put in jeopardy for the sake of getting work done. This infographic looks at what makes a healthy work environment and also some of the health risks commonly faced in certain professions.

Dental braces are a necessity for many people. Wearing dental braces is not life-altering, but you should prepare for the proper ways to eat, brush, maintain, and travel with your braces. By following these tips compiled by Fastbraces, your braces will stay clean and maintained so that you can have a perfect smile in no time.

For the past recent years, doctors and medical experts around the world have studied several ways that can help alleviate neck pain, including acupuncture. Contrary to what many people know, acupuncture is already recognized worldwide as an effective treatment for chronic pain conditions. In fact, an analysis of 29 studies about acupuncture found that such treatment has successfully helped people with back and neck pain to feel better than those who had no treatment.

Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders. Some of the causes of sleep apnea include obesity, age, enlarged tonsils, and endocrine disorders, to name a few. It is important you know and can judge for yourself whether you are sleeping truly well or if you have some form of sleep disorder. In the following infographic, learn about sleep apnea.