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Cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer) usually develops slowly, over several years. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Still, the death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping for the last 15 years because of better detection and treatment. Take this simple assessment to learn about your risks for colorectal cancer.
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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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Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. People who suffer a broken bone related to osteoporosis often experience a downward turn in their overall health.
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Are you ready to start exercising, but don't know where to start? This quiz from the AARP can get you off on the right foot.
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How important is it to draw up a living will? Take this quiz and find out.
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Find out how much you know about the aging process.
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Find out more about this degenerative disease of the brain by taking this quiz.
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This quiz is a chance to find out more about arthritis and arthritis treatment.
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Although millions of Americans have balanced disorders, it's sometimes difficult to diagnose them, because "dizziness" is such a broad term.
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Being the victim of a crime is never pleasant but the elderly need to take special precautions.
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is commonly known as "impotence." Learn more about erectile dysfunction by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
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Which habits can harm your vision? Learn about them by taking this quiz.
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Hearing loss can occur for many reasons. Sometimes it occurs as people age. Sometimes it occurs after a long exposure to loud sounds. Learn more about hearing and hearing loss by taking this quiz.
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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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Your knees are complex joints, and that makes them more likely to be injured. Learning how to prevent knee injuries and treating them if they occur can help you stay active at work and play. Test your knowledge of knees by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Older adults often suffer from depression needlessly because they fail to recognize its signs or are reluctant to talk with their doctor about it. In addition, friends and family may think that the symptoms of depression they see in an older person are just a passing mood. Depression, however, is a medical illness. Learn more about depression in the elderly by taking this quiz.
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What's the secret to a long, healthy life? The secret is that it depends on you -- and you can take steps to keep yourself healthy in the long run. Find out what you know about living longer by taking this true-false quiz.
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"Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag," the old song goes, "and smile, smile, smile." But older adults may not be ready to offer a toothy grin if they don't get regular dental checkups. Your teeth are important, no matter what your age. Find out how much you know about teeth by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute on Aging.
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This illness has existed for thousands of years. Learn more about Parkinson's disease by taking this quiz.
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Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be fatal. The elderly, infants, young children and some people with chronic health problems are more likely to get pneumonia. A vaccine offers protection against some forms of pneumonia. Find out more about pneumonia and the vaccine by taking this quiz.
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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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You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable--but some of the changes associated with aging are not. Just because you're older than 60 doesn't mean you can't be fit. Learn more about senior fitness by taking this quiz.
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Eating a healthy diet is essential for people of every age. But as you age, doing so is especially important. To assess how much you know about good nutrition, take this quiz.
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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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Learning about incontinence can give you the courage and understanding needed to bring the subject up with your health care provider.
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More than half of Americans 80 years and older have cataracts, the National Eye Institute says.
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