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Rather than relying only on the bathroom scale to tell you if
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The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Running or jogging, for instance, burns more calories than bowling. Carrying your clubs when golfing burns more calories than riding in a golf cart. Your weight also affects the number of calori...
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Curious about how tall your child will be when he grows up? A
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It is important to estimate your due date so you and your healthcare provider can schedule proper prenatal care and plan for your baby's birth. Your healthcare provider uses a method similar to this calculator to give you your due date.
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Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical
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Test your knowledge of depression by taking this quiz
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Find out what you know about doctor-patient communication.
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Following a sensible diet is a cornerstone of good health. Find out how much you know about healthy eating by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
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As a woman, do you know what your risk is for developing heart disease?
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Every year, thousands of people experience interactions between prescribed drugs and over-the-counter drugs, or between drugs and herbal products. Other unexpected interactions can occur between drugs and certain foods or health conditions. Assess...
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Test your knowledge of menopause by taking this quiz.
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There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured? Find out the answers to these questions and others by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Diabetes and ...
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Test your knowledge of the importance of calcium by taking this quiz.
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You can do a lot to keep yourself healthy. Avoiding germs, eating a balanced diet, getting enough rest -- all these steps and more can put you on the road to good health. How much do you know about preventing disease? Take this quiz and find out.
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Test your knowledge of first aid by taking this quiz.
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Test your knowledge of PMS by taking this quiz.
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Test your knowledge of breast cancer by taking this quiz.
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Test your knowledge of chlamydia by taking this quiz.
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Pregnancy is an exciting and busy time for couples. You spend time wondering about your baby-to-be and making plenty of preparations to welcome the newest member of your family. By taking this quiz, you can learn which lifestyle behaviors are most...
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Test your knowledge of what steps to take to catch breast cancer in the early stages.
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A diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains is important for good health. What effect does diet have on your risk for cancer? Find out by taking this quiz, based in part on information from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
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Take this quiz to find out how to cut your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
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Test your knowledge of STDs by taking this quiz.
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Cancers of the colon and rectum together are among the most common cancers
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More than 3,700 American women died from cervical cancer in 2005, but death rates from this cancer are dropping. This is because more women are being screened for it. To learn more about cervical cancer and prevention, take this quiz, based on inf...
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Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system, the brain and spinal cord. Its symptoms can range from benign to severe. Find out more about this mysterious illness by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institu...
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More than 18 million people in the United States suffer from depression.
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the arteries that bring blood to the heart muscle (coronary arteries) become hardened and narrowed. The arteries harden and narrow because of a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries. This is...
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Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. It is caused by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors and, in some cases, by medical conditions or medications. Millions of Americans over age 50 have os...
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The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diab...
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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women (other than skin cancer). The American Cancer Society reports the breast cancer death rate is declining, probably due to earlier detection and improved treatment. This short assessment w...
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According to the American Cancer Society in 2005, ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer in U.S. women. (This does not count certain skin cancers.) Ovarian cancer is most common in older women. It is a little more common in white women t...
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Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death among women in the United States, but today many cases of cervical cancer are prevented through widespread use of the Pap test.
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