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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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Recognizing the symptoms of stress in your life is one step toward managing it. This assessment will help you learn your particular stress symptoms.
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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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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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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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Drinking can be an expensive habit. While you may not notice a dollar here or two dollars there, consider how much you spend per week and per year on alcohol.
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There isn't anything good that can be said about smoking. It's bad for your health and the health of those around you. Now, on a positive note, do you know how much money you could save if you quit smoking today?
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Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can't do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz.
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Knowing what causes heart disease and how you can prevent it can help you live a longer, healthier life. Take this quiz to find out more about reducing your risk for heart disease.
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How healthy is your heart? Find out more by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
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As a woman, do you know what your risk is for developing heart disease?
You might be surprised. Take this quiz, based on information from the American Heart Association,
and see how much you know about heart disease in women.
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) plays a major role in the leading cause of death in this country:
heart attack. CAD is also known as atherosclerosis. Learn more about this disease and its treatment by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Heart Association
(AHA) and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
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Early management and control of diabetes will help avoid complications that may arise later. This multiple-choice quiz, based on information from the American Diabetes Association, will help you with important answers now.
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Sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death in adults in the United States. Knowing CPR
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) may help you save the life of someone who goes into cardiac
arrest. Learn more about CPR by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Think all fats are alike? Think again. Man-made trans fats
get even less respect than their natural counterparts. Although most
trans fats are consumed from processed foods, some are found naturally in meat and
dairy products.
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You hear a lot about fiber and why you need it. But what is it? Fiber is a term applied to
carbohydrates that cannot be digested. It is found in all plants that are eaten for food.
Learn more about
this important part of your diet by taking this quiz, based on information from Harvard School of Public Health.
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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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Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in all parts of the body.
It helps form cell membranes and is involved in production of some hormones and vitamin D.
Excess cholesterol can build up in the arteries, narrowing them and slowing or
blocking blood flow to the heart. To learn more, take this quiz based on information from the National Heart,
Lung and Blood Institute and the American Heart Association.
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Slow traffic. Screaming children. A job interview. A crumbling marriage. Any of these could be a stressful situation. We all face stress in our lives, and some days are more stressful than others. Stress can take its toll on our physical and mental health. Learn more about stress and its effects by taking this multiple-choice quiz.
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Learn how dependence on nicotine develops, and how it can affect your body.
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Learn how to better manage your medications by taking this quiz.
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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. Assessing how much you know about these potential interactions and learning what you can do to prevent them can help keep you safe. Take this quiz, based on information from the American Pharmacists Association's publication "Pocket Guide to Evaluations of Drug Interactions" and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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