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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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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 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 calories burned: The more you weigh, the more calories you burn. Fill in your weight, and the calculator will provide you with an approximation of how many calories you will burn for the activities listed below. If you haven't been active or you're older than 50, be sure to check with your health care provider before starting an exercise program.
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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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Take this quiz to find out how to cut your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
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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 Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
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Oh, my aching back! Back pain is one of the most common complaints patients bring to the
doctor's office. But how serious is it? Take this quiz and see how much you know about back care.
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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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Test your knowledge of STDs by taking this quiz.
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Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. About one in five teens and adults have genital herpes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Find out more about genital herpes by taking this quiz, based on information from the CDC.
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This true/false quiz will help you build your knowledge of steps you can take to prevent prostate cancer.
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Impotence is also called "erectile dysfunction." Find out how much you know about the causes and treatment of impotence.
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You can take steps to reduce your risk for heart disease. Find out more about preventing heart disease by taking this quiz.
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Find out what you know about doctor-patient communication.
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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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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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Find out what you know about getting immunized by taking this quiz.
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Test your knowledge of depression by taking this quiz
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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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Stroke is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer and a
leading cause of serious, long-term disability, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Strokes kill about 157,000 people a year, accounting for about 1 of every 15 deaths. Find out more about stroke by taking this quiz, based on information from the AHA and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
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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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For anyone who has had gout, the experience is not one that's easily forgotten. It causes sudden, intense pain and tenderness in a joint. Find out more about gout by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
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Cancers of the colon and rectum together are among the most common cancers
affecting Americans, according to the National Cancer Institute. They occur most often in people over 50 years
old. Test your knowledge of colorectal cancer by taking this multiple-choice quiz.
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