Health Infographics

Obamacare by the Numbers

In the following infographic by Healthcare-Administration-Degree.net, take a look at the numbers of Americans who have applied for health insurance since Obamacare has become law. You will also learn about glitches that occurred on the website.

Silent Killers of Your Metabolism

Silent Killers of Your Metabolism

Your metabolism is responsible for turning calories into energy. A slow metabolism can lead to a build-up of calories, stored as fat for later use. Ultimately, this leads to unwanted weight gain and, if unchecked, obesity. In the following infographic, discover a number of factors that are wreaking havoc on your metabolism.

How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy at Work

How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy at Work

Many of us stare at computer screens all day long at work and that’s on top of staring at smartphones, tablets and televisions at home. In fact, you’re staring at a screen right now! It has an awful impact on our vision. Do you know how to prevent this damage?

Out of Your Pocket

Avoid big medical bills. Before choosing a health plan, ask the health insurance company if your doctor is in the plan’s network. Providers who participate with your health plan are part of the plan’s “network.” You typically pay more for medical services by out-of-network doctors and pay less for treatments by in-network providers.

The Dementia Epidemic

Dementia is a disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning. Learn more about this disorder in the following infographic.

Sick Has Gone Super

Even though medicine has come a long way over the years, there are still superbugs. Check out the following infographic from Del-Immune to learn about some of the deadliest, drug-resistant superbug viruses and how we can possibly stop them by fortifying our own immunity.

No Excuse Yoga – 12 Poses A Baby Could Do

Yoga can have many health benefits. Did you know that just 20 minutes of Yoga gives an immediate boost in brain function? After 4 hours, the circulation of immune cells increase. After just 12 sessions, chronic back pain is dramatically improved. Practicing yoga regularly combats depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Just 12 minutes a day can reduce stress from the immune system.

Shocking Facts & Statistics About the Cleanliness of Hospitals

Everyone needs the assistance of a hospital for themselves or a loved one at one time or another. A recent study revealed that hospitals are not as clean as we might think. This infographic exposes the reality of hospital cleanliness with interesting facts and statistics.

Are You Protected?

Throughout time we have heard various facts and myths about sunscreen and how it protects the skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Check out the following infographic presented by Myriad to find out what is true and what isn’t.