Health Infographics

We all experience cravings at one time or another – some healthy and some not so healthy. Some of the most commonly craved foods include chocolate, pizza, salty snacks, ice cream (a favorite of mine), and pastas. But what do these cravings mean? They are in fact an essential messages sent to our bodies that something is missing. Cravings are powerful cues that may assist in bringing and maintaining balance.

Many things can have a positive (or negative) impact on a healthy lifestyle. Out of all the multiple factors that can contribute to a healthy lifestyle, there are four key ingredients that one should focus on improving in order to enjoy a healthier life. These are centered around sleep, nutrition, cardio exercise, and strength training.

Only anxious people understand what it’s like to feel the angst when anxiety attacks. For those who have experienced an anxiety disorder in the past or even for those who suspect that they may have this, here’s an infographic of surprising facts about anxiety disorders. Discover who else suffers from anxiety, the symptoms, and ways to deal with it.

Even though some continents are still struggling with the issue of AIDS, there are some places in the world where progress is being made. There are things that people can do to bring the spread of HIV and AIDS, and this infographic will explain the reason global numbers are on the decline, and what the world’s nations are doing to help control the epidemic.

Digitized health allows providers to more intelligently screen patients for conditions based on biological and physiological factors, greatly increasing early diagnoses. Technology also enables providers to more efficiently, accurately and cost-effectively care for their patients through increased communication and data improvements.

An estimated 6.4 million children between the ages of 6 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. However, 14-38 percent of those children received a misdiagnosis. Check out the following infographic to learn more about ADHD in America’s children.

Strength training preceding your TKR provides you with the ability to be able to create healthy joints and muscles that you can manage just after surgery. This in place of needing to build up all of them the first time. Learn more about this subject in the following infographic.

Each school year millions of children walk to, from, and around school carrying backpacks filled with books and materials. Parents should be aware that overly stressing the back with a heavy backpack could cause back pain in their child. This infographic looks at backpacks and back pain in kids and teens.

Liahona created this infographic to educate parents on the characteristics of a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Some symptoms can range from persistent anger issues to tantrums, uncooperative, hostile or annoying behaviors. Often times leading to arguments with people of authority or power. Learn more about Oppositional Defiant Disorder in the following infographic.

With its unpleasant scent and less-than unattractive physique, most people don’t even think about give their poop a second glance. The general rule when it comes to poop is to do it quickly, flush immediately amnd then get out of there! However, the next time you’re in the toilet taking a number 2, take a look before you flush. Believe it or not, your poop can divulge little secrets about your overall health.