Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.
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The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Running or jogging, for instance, burns more calories than bowling.
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Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective.
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True or false: Polio vaccines should be kept up-to-date throughout your lifetime.
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Back pain is a common complaint, but how serious is it? Take this quiz and see how much you know about back care.
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Atherosclerosis, or coronary artery disease (CAD), plays a major role in the leading cause of death in this country: heart attack. Learn more about this disease and a common procedure used to treat it.
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Answer this one: Which is the most important hygiene habit to teach young children? Learn the answer to this and other prevention questions by taking this multiple choice quiz.
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Your doctor can't give you the best care if you don't say what's really going on. This true-false quiz will help you prepare for your next visit.
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True or false: An interaction between alcohol and a medicine can lead to extreme drowsiness and other effects. Do you know the answer to this and other questions about medicine interaction?
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Answer this one: Which ethnic food offers healthy, low-fat choices?
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Find out how much you know about the newest dietary guidelines and how they differ from the old food pyramid.
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Answer this one: Besides the genital area and the mouth, where else can HSV sores occasionally appear?
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Find out how much you know about the causes and treatment of impotence.
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This quiz will help you build your knowledge of steps you can take to prevent prostate cancer.
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Answer this one: Which is the most common bacterial STI?
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Sprain? Strain? The terms for these injuries sound so similar, what's the difference? Find out by taking this quiz.
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Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in this country and a leading cause of disability.
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Answer this one: Why is lack of regular exercise a major risk factor for heart disease?
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Prescription medications can successfully and safely treat mental and physical illnesses. But some medications can be addictive and many can be abused. Being aware of these potential harms can help you prevent them.
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Most adults who drink alcohol are moderate drinkers and are at low risk
for alcohol dependence. If you're concerned about drinking use this tool to find out if you have a problem.
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool.
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This questionnaire can help you find out how likely you are to have depression.
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Sometimes, people who abuse drugs aren't aware they have a problem. This assessment is for people who regularly use drugs and wonder if they have issues with
abuse or addiction.
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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 diabetes.
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Most people get an occasional bout of heartburn—that burning feeling in the chest about a half-hour after eating. But if you get it often, you may have GERD.
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Crohn’s disease is one of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel diseases. Your risk of getting Crohn’s may be tied to family or to your environment. Learn about the risks you may have by taking this assessment.
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