Tenth International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society

Abstract

Although there is unlimited availability of online health resources today, this myriad of resources has complicated education for patients and healthcare providers — particularly older adults, minorities with limited English language skills, and people with lower education levels. Even highly skilled individuals may find the information too complicated to understand, especially when they’re confronted with their own personal illness or that or their loved ones. Research has shown that the human brain can process images up to 60,000 times faster than words. Also, visual images are more effective in simplifying complex subjects, allowing the retention of information permanently in our long-term memory, where they become indelibly etched. To manifest those facts, I’ve created state of the art and innovative medical infographics to help learners grasp complex health concepts easily and to expand their cognitive capabilities by stimulating their imaginations. In my presentation, I will be sharing unique techniques that I’ve adapted in delivering and transforming complicated scientific topics into simplified/joyful materials, and which has shown marvelous outcomes in the past few years of implementation. Through graphics, I’m demonstrating how powerful visual metaphors of medical illustrations have created a strong motivation in people to educate themselves and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Hopefully, allowing me to be part of this fundamental event will enable us to take health education into a new level and improve the lives of people everywhere