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In 2005, the U.S. government replaced the Food Guide Pyramid, which had been used for more than a decade. The food pyramid, in turn, had replaced the Four Food Groups. Find out how much you know about the new dietary guidelines and how they differ from the old food pyramid.
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What's the most sensitive part of your body? Are women less sensitve to pain than men? Does everyone feel pain? Get answers to these questions and more by taking the pain quiz.
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Over-the-counter pain relievers can quickly relieve a headache, backache, cramps, and other aches and pains. But even though they are readily available and inexpensive, care should be used whenever you take them or give them to a child. Take this quiz to see how much you know about OTC pain relievers.
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Each year, more than a million Americans die from heart attacks and other forms of coronary heart disease. Low-dose aspirin therapy is one weapon in the arsenal against heart disease that also includes healthy dieting, adequate exercise and not smoking. Learn more about aspirin's role in combating heart disease by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Heart Association.
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What happens to that cheeseburger and fries (or, we hope, that whole wheat bread
and green salad) you had for lunch? During the digestive process, food is converted into
energy that's used by your body. Take this quiz to see how much you know about how digestion works.
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Want to quit smoking? Here is the latest information about nicotine replacement therapy and other aids that can help you.
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