**6.5 Patient recall, mitigation of fear**

Aiding patient recall through humor, as a distinct type of emotional connection, may increase the memorization of information presented to patients [78]. As observed in this analysis, the use of humor may make information easier to remember and may help mitigate a patient's fear [79]. Along with information that stands out to the patient, health information that is clear and concise may be easier for patients to remember. For example, in a comic about extreme anxiety about hospital visits, the patient could be encouraged to breathe deeply through some sort of humorous approach, which would then be more likely remembered for future visits.

### **6.6 Simple language**

Increasing comprehension through simple language is one of the easiest adaptations that can be implemented within health communication. Doctors and other medical practitioners speak their own language of highly specialized terms and codes that must be translated into plain language, so that it is accessible to all patients, as effectively demonstrated in this collection. Comics are a great media to do this, as it is typical and expected that a comic use simple and concise language with an accompanying visual. For example, instead of saying "One should exercise 5 out of 7 days a week for 75 minutes with moderate sweating to increase positive effects on body mass index, mobility, and overall health…" simpler language such as "Get outside and exercise, it's good for your health!" could more effectively reach some audiences.
