Between 15 million and 60 million people contract the flu every year in the United States. The flu, otherwise known as influenza, is an illness caused by a contagious virus that can result in mild to severe symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and fatigue. The flu may even result in hospitalization or … Continue reading Influenza Animated Drawing Board
Everyone is at risk for diabetes especially children. It can be hereditary but the majority of people and young children with Type II Diabetes can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices. For example, when choosing what to eat for lunch replace the sugary soda or the bag of chips for water and an apple. … Continue reading Drawing Board: Diabetes
Asthma is one type of lower respiratory disease, and it affects many people in the world today. It is important that those who have asthma know what to do in case an asthma attack occurs. For children, it can be scary and troubling if they do not know what to do, and this added stress … Continue reading Asthma and Children
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In this fun informational drawing board about the kidneys, you’ll have a basic understanding of what they do and where they are. This kid friendly version makes it short, sweet and simple with none of that crazy medical terminology. Test your knowledge and learn about your kidneys!
Helping children to understand chronic diseases can be challenging. In order to help elementary school aged children learn about strokes, we have created this animated video. If children better understand strokes, they can help save teachers, grandparents, and more by being able to recognize that something is wrong and get help promptly. If blood flow … Continue reading Introducing Stroke to Children
One in three Americans are diagnosed with high blood pressure. Fortunately, this statistic can be reduced by tackling behavioral risk factors early. At eight years old, children are building behaviors, making connections, and are at the perfect age to learn about health. This kid-friendly animated drawing explains hypertension in relatable terms and it leaves kids … Continue reading Hypertention
This is a drawing board presentation directed at informing elementary school children on how to keep Monster Cancer from rearing its ugly head. It talks about preventable aspects of cancer such as how to avoid skin cancer, lung cancer and cancer associated with poor diet and exercise. Monster Cancer isn’t completely avoidable, but by doing … Continue reading Cancer Drawing Board
It’s hard to be you when you’re heart is sick! Although you may not feel the exact same way that the above picture depicts, there are still hindrances and repercussions that will slow your body down and inflict costly damage. Your heart is like a pump. However, when a water pump becomes rusty or is … Continue reading Heart Disease Drawing Board
Binge drinking is a huge part of the high school and college culture. But have you ever wondered what the effects of binge drinking are on your liver? Maybe this is a topic you are trying to avoid because you already know it is not a healthy activity for your liver. Would you like to … Continue reading Alcohol and Liver Disease