1 Of these over 600 million were obese. 2  39% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight in 2014, and 13% were obese. 3  Most of the world's population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight. 4  42 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2013.
Most bruises take anywhere from two to four weeks to heal completely and disappear. Leg bruises tend to linger longer than bruises on the face and arms. Some herbal ointments, such as those containing Arnica, can speed up the healing process.
Bleeding inside a bone -- damage to the bone marrow or the innermost layer of a bone -- may be classified as a bone bruise. These injuries are typically caused by trauma and can take several weeks or even months to fully heal, depending on the area of the body affected.old may be applied immediately after injury to reduce pain and swelling. An ice pack can be applied over a wet towel for 10 to 15 minutes every 3 to 4 hours. Ice is typically used for 2 to 3 days after injury or until swelling has subsided. Thereafter, heat can be applied to decrease pain and promote healing.