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Advance Directive Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Advance Directives? How important is it to draw up a living will? Take this quiz and find out. 1. The two most common forms of advance directives are the living will and durable power of attorney. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is A regular will is a document that states how you want your estate handled after your death, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). It takes effect after you die. A living will is ...
Alternative Arthritis Treatment Quiz
Take the Alternative Arthritis Treatment Quiz Find out how much you know about alternative arthritis treatments. 1. Acupuncture, the practice of using fine needles at specific sites on the skin to treat illness, can relieve arthritis pain in some people. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Researchers say that acupuncture provides relief for conditions such as fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, multiple tender points, and c...
Altitude Sickness Quiz
Take the Altitude Sickness Quiz Gazing down on the spectacular view from a mountaintop can take your breath away. That breathlessness is oftentimes more than just an awestruck reaction to the sights. It can be a symptom of altitude sickness, an illness that can strike hikers, mountain climbers, skiers, and anyone who hits the 8,000-foot mark on a mountain. Learn more about this condition by taking this true-false quiz. 1. Altitude sickness is also called mountain sickness. You didn't answer this questio...
Appendix Quiz
Take the Appendix Quiz The human appendix is a 3- to 6-inch narrow tube located where the small and large intestines join. It's mostly known for becoming inflamed and requiring emergency abdominal surgery for thousands of Americans each year. If you want to learn more about the appendix, take this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. 1. The appendix performs what vital role in the body? You didn't answer this question. You answered The cor...
Autism Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Autism? Autism is a developmental disability that usually starts in early childhood. Because different children can have widely different symptoms, autism is classified as a "spectrum disorder," which means it is a group of disorders with similar features, ranging in severity from mild to serious. Find out more about autism by taking the following quiz. 1. A person with autism has difficulty interacting with others. Which of these is an example of impaired social interaction? ...
Autoimmune Diseases Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Autoimmune Diseases? Autoimmune diseases can affect anyone, but women are at greater risk. These diseases also share common symptoms: fatigue, dizziness, and low-grade fever, according to the National Women’s Health Information Center. Test your knowledge of this serious--and mysterious--class of diseases. 1. Which of these is an autoimmune disease? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is AIDS stands for "acquired immunodeficiency syndrome," but thi...
Celiac Disease Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is a digestive disease that can affect children and adults alike. Also known as celiac sprue, this disease is the most common genetic disease in Europe and is considered significantly underdiagnosed in the U.S. Learn more about the disease by taking this quiz. 1. People with celiac disease cannot eat which kind of food? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is When a person with celiac disease eats any of these grains, ...
Common Cold Quiz
What Do You Know About the Common Cold? 1. More than 200 viruses cause colds. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is And some of those viruses can be quite potent. Some viruses, such as the rhinoviruses, seldom produce serious illness. But others, such as parainfluenza and respiratory syncytial virus, can lead to severe lower respiratory infections in young children. A. True B. False 2. Frequent hand-washing can reduce your chances of getting a cold. You didn't answer...
Constipation Quiz
Take the Constipation Quiz Find out more about constipation by taking this quiz. 1. Your doctor may diagnose constipation if you have fewer than 3 bowel movements a week. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Other symptoms of constipation include hard stools that are difficult to pass, or a sensation of incomplete evacuation. A. True B. False 2. Certain medications can cause constipation. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The list of medic...
Coronary Artery Disease and Angioplasty Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Coronary Artery Disease and Angioplasty? 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 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). 1. Which is a symptom of coronary artery disease? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Healthy arteries are smo...
Crime and Older Adults Quiz
Take the Crime and Older Adults Quiz Being the victim of a crime is never pleasant, but older adults need to take special precautions. 1. Older adults are more likely than younger adults to be attacked by strangers. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Older adults are also more likely to be attacked in or near their homes. And older victims are more likely to suffer more serious injuries than younger victims. A. True B. False 2. One of the best ways to protect yourself at...
Diarrhea Quiz
What Do You Know About Diarrhea? Anyone can get diarrhea. In fact, the typical American adult experiences diarrhea about 4 times a year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Most cases of diarrhea, defined as loose, watery stools occurring more than 3 times in 1 day, last a day or 2 and need no treatment. Find out more about this common digestive problem by taking this quiz, based on information from the NIDDK and the American Academy of Pediatrics. ...
Digestive System Quiz
What Do You Know About the Digestive System? 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. 1. How does food move through your digestive tract? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is These contractions move food from the esophagus to the stomach, then thro...
Ear, Nose, and Throat Quiz
Take the Ear, Nose, and Throat Quiz Ear, nose, and throat problems affect both children and adults. Knowing how to prevent and treat them can help you stay healthy. See how much you know about the ears, nose, and throat by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 1. Cotton swabs are a safe and easy way to remove wax from the inside of your ears. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Inserting cotton-tipped app...
Fever Quiz
What Do You Know About Fever? One minute you're hot; the next, you're chilled and your teeth chatter. You've got a fever. See how much you know about fever, what causes it, and the best ways to treat it. 1. Your health care provider will consider that you to have a fever if your temperature taken by mouth is: You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is If you have a temperature above your normal temperature but below 100.4, it’s called a low-grade fever. A low-grade fever is mild...
Hearing Quiz
Take the Hearing Quiz 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. 1. After years of exposure to a humming refrigerator, people can develop hearing loss. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Although long-term exposure to certain sounds can cause hearing loss, sounds of less than 75 decibels are considered safe. A humming r...
Heart Health Quiz
Take the Heart Health Test 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). 1. We've made only modest progress in reducing the toll of heart disease in the last 10 years. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Heart attack deaths fell by one-third between 2000 and 2010. A. True B. False 2. Heart disease kills more women than all types of canc...
Heart Quiz for Women Only
Heart Quiz for Women Only 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. 1. Coronary heart disease develops gradually over many years and can easily go undetected. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Coronary heart disease takes years to develop, and, in the case of women, it generally takes almo...
Hemoglobin A1c Quiz
The Hemoglobin A1c Quiz If you have diabetes, you should know about the importance of hemoglobin A1c. Test your knowledge of hemoglobin A1c by taking this quiz. 1. A hemoglobin A1c test measures the average amount of sugar in your blood over the last three months. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The hemoglobin A1c test shows the average amount of sugar in your blood over the last 3 months. It's a simple lab test done by your doctor. The hemoglobin A1c test is the best...
International Travel Quiz
How Much Do You Know About International Travel and Health? Test your knowledge of how to stay healthy when traveling abroad. 1. International travel may require prophylactic medicines and vaccines. How long before departure should you see your doctor? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Some vaccines must be given in a series over several days or weeks. You should see your doctor as early as possible before your departure to find out what medications or vaccines are reco...
Long-Term Care Planning Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Planning for Long-Term Care? People who need long-term care include those with a chronic illness or a physical handicap. Learn more about long-term care planning by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute on Aging (NIA). 1. Which expert is trained to help you and your family develop a plan for long-term care? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is This is a special kind of social worker or nurse. A geriatric case manager,...
Low Blood Pressure Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Low Blood Pressure? There's a lot of information about the dangers of high blood pressure, but low blood pressure can endanger your health, too. 1. How is low blood pressure, or hypotension, defined? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The exact level that marks low blood pressure differs from person to person, although the offici...
Male Pattern Baldness
What Do You Know About Male Pattern Baldness? Some men cope with their inevitable loss of hair by wearing a cap most of the time. Some don an artificial hairpiece to cover their loss. Still others shave their whole head. There's more to know about baldness than toupees, though. Learn more by taking this quiz. 1. An average scalp has how much hair? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is People with brown or black hair have the most, at 155,000 strands. Blond-haired people hav...
Mold Allergy Quiz
Take the Mold Allergy Quiz Molds are microscopic fungi that live on plant and animal matter. They're everywhere in our environment. Learn about mold allergy by taking this multiple-choice quiz. 1. How many species of mold exist? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Estimates range from the tens of thousands to more than 300,000, according to the CDC. The most common types of mold found in the home that cause allergic reactions include Cladosporium, Penicillium, Alternaria,...
New Year's Quiz
New Year's Resolution Quiz Happy New Year! It’s time to look ahead to the next 12 months and see what you can do to maintain or improve your health. Do you need to lose weight? Quit smoking? Start exercising? Find out more about healthy choices by taking the following quiz. 1. Which of these is important to a healthy diet? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The USDA's dietary guidelines recommend that half of the grains you eat each day be whole grains. You should have a...
Night Shift Quiz
What Do You Know About Working the Night Shift? If you work the night shift, you face unique health and productivity challenges. Take this quiz to see how much you know about making the most of the night shift. 1. If you work at night, try to maintain the same sleep schedule on the days you work and the days you're off. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Reverting fully to a typical day schedule during your time off will make it harder to sleep during the day after you r...
Over-the-Counter Medication Quiz
What Do You Really Know About Over-the-Counter Medications? Just because a drug is available without a prescription doesn't mean it's safe to take, the FDA says. Take this quiz and learn the ins and outs of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. 1. How are prescription drugs different from OTC ones? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Prescription drugs require a doctor or other health care provider to monitor their effects. A. They contain higher amounts of active ingredients...
Taste and Smell Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Taste & Smell? Smell and taste problems can have a big impact on our lives. Because these senses contribute substantially to our enjoyment of life, our desire to eat, and be social, smell and taste disorders can be serious. 1. People are able to distinguish four main types of tastes: sour, sweet, salty, and bitter. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The taste cells are clustered in the taste buds of the mouth and throat. Many of the small b...
Toilet Training Quiz
Take the Toilet Training Quiz One of the milestones for toddlers is toilet training. As a first-time parent, you may have questions about when to start and how to proceed. Learn more about toilet training by taking this quiz. 1. At what age is a child usually ready to start learning to use the toilet? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Each child is different, so your child may be ready earlier or later. Boys usually are not ready until later and take longer to learn tha...
Vocal Cords Quiz
Take The Vocal Quiz Hoarseness is a general term that describes abnormal voice changes. When you are hoarse, your voice may sound breathy, raspy, or strained, or there may be changes in volume (loudness) or pitch (how high or low the voice is). 1. Excessive talking or yelling can strain or injure the vocal cords. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Other activities that can lead to vocal abuse (straining or injuring the vocal cords) include throat clearing, coughing, inha...
Weather and Your Health Quiz
How Does the Weather Affect Your Health? We talk about the weather when we don't have much else to chat about: "Nice day, isn't it?" "Aren't you sick of this rain?" The weather has more to do with your health than you might realize. Learn more about the weather and you by taking this quiz. 1. People who suffer from a “bum knee” often say they can tell when rain is coming. This is because they may have which of these common health conditions? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answ...
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