Anxiety affects most people at one point or another. Learning to cope with anxiety is an important skill that everyone should have. Ways to cope with anxiety include putting your phone away, only reading credible news sources, getting enough sleep, limiting caffeine intake, practicing mindfulness, eating a healthy balanced diet, limiting alcohol consumption, exercising regularly, and even connecting with others.
Failure to care for your heart runs the risk of developing heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD). Different types of heart diseases show varying symptoms and affect a specific part of the cardiovascular system. Check out the following infographic to determine the various types of heart disease alongside their causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 in 10 Americans have a chronic disease, and 4 in 10 Americans are living with at least two chronic conditions. The HealthChampion research team analyzed data on the prevalence of obesity, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and chronic kidney disease to see which U.S. counties have the highest overall prevalence of chronic conditions.
Individuals with vision problems turn to corrective lenses or contacts to deliver improved sight. Glasses have comes a long way from the spectacles of old and are making fashion statements as they deliver 20/20 vision, but contact lenses have added another option for those who need corrective eyewear. Perfect vision, for many, means making a choice between the two. Here is a guide comparing glasses against contacts.
Ever wondered why medical practitioners warn their patients to strictly follow their instructions when using prescription opioids? Well, it’s because these drugs have a higher risk of causing addiction. However, most healthcare providers and patients didn’t know this until the CDC came up with opioid prescribing guidelines.
America has now hit a major milestone with over half of adults have now been vaccinated. That said, it’s still a long way to go to reach herd immunity, where experts estimate 70 – 85% will need to have the vaccine for this to happen. In this infographic, understand more about how has been hesitant in receiving the vaccine and ways to close the gap of vaccine hesitancy.
A fever is a common health condition a person experiences when sick, usually caused by other illnesses. It occurs when the body’s immune system responds to a virus or bacteria, causing the body to warm up in an attempt to fight that foreign invader. However, if the temperature gets too high, that’s when it becomes more damaging to the body than the infection.
A silver lining from the COVID-19 global pandemic is the rapid acceleration of digital health and telemedicine. Check out the top 5 digital health trends in this infographic, courtesy of Real Chemistry.
In this infographic, learn how to improve your mental health with crafting activities as well as how art-making reduces stress and anxiety and has helped many of us cope during the global lockdown. While you are at it, try these free svg files to start your own crafting journey.
People all over are are beginning to realize the amazing benefits of a sauna, and with good reason. A deep, healthy sweat every day is physically reinvigorating; releasing tension and helping muscles unwind. Here is an infographic that shows just how many different positive effects a sauna experience can have on both your mental and physical state.
