|
Aging Quiz Which of these is a health benefit of lifelong exercise: Avoiding high blood pressure? Preventing depression? Preventing constipation? It's all of these.
|
Alternative Arthritis Treatment Quiz True or false: Meditation appears to benefit the immune system and may affect the nervous and vascular systems, which in turn affect joint health.
|
|
Arthritis Quiz True or False: Arthritis affects only the wrist, ankle, and knee joints.
|
Balance Disorders Quiz Although millions of Americans have balanced disorders, they can be difficult to diagnose. That's because dizziness--a common symptom--is such a broad term.
|
Breast Cancer Quiz True or false: Fifty percent of the lumps women find when checking their breasts aren't cancerous.
|
Calcium Quiz True or false: If you don't get enough calcium in your diet, your body will take the calcium it needs from your bones.
|
|
Diabetes Quiz More than 14 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and almost seven million more have diabetes but don't realize it, according to the CDC. Yet diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
|
Drug Interaction Quiz True or false: A drug-alcohol interaction can lead to extreme drowsiness and other effects. Do you know the answer to this and other questions about drug interaction?
|
|
Eyesight Quiz Which habits can harm your vision? Learn about them by taking this quiz.
|
Hearing Quiz Our world is filled with devices that make sound. But when someone is exposed to harmful sounds, the inner ear can be damaged.
|
Heat Stroke Quiz True or false: Heat-related illness is only a concern if the temperature reaches 100 degrees F.
|
Impotence Quiz Find out how much you know about the causes and treatment of impotence.
|
Knee Care Quiz Learning how to prevent knee injuries and treating them if they occur can help you stay active at work and play.
|
Late-Life Depression Quiz Older adults often suffer from depression needlessly because they fail to recognize its signs or are reluctant to talk with their doctor about it.
|
Longevity Quiz Americans are living longer than ever; by the middle of this century 600,000 of us will be centenarians. If you want to live longer and stay healthy longer, take this quiz from the Mayo Clinic to see how much you know.
|
|
|
Memory Quiz To keep your memory sharp, it's helpful to understand factors that affect memory for better or for worse.
|
Nutrition Quiz for Seniors 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.
|
Osteoarthritis Quiz Learn more about osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, by taking this quiz.
|
OTC Pain Reliever Quiz True or false: If the regular dose of OTC pain reliever doesn't relieve your pain, it's safe to take more.
|
Overactive Bladder Quiz Overactive bladder is a major health problem that can have a seriously debilitating effect on nearly every part of daily living. It can cause isolation, depression, guilt, denial, fatigue from sleeplessness, work absenteeism, and problems with relationships.
|
Over-the-Counter Medication Quiz Just because a drug is available without a prescription doesn't mean it's safe to take. Take this quiz and learn the ins and outs of OTC medicines.
|
Parkinson's Disease Quiz This illness has existed for thousands of years. Learn more about Parkinson's disease by taking this quiz.
|
Pneumonia Vaccine Quiz Bacterial pneumonia kills thousands of older Americans each year. Yet there is a vaccine that offers protection against
this deadly illness. How much do you know about pneumonia and the vaccine?
|
Pre-Diabetes Quiz Take this quiz to find out how to decrease your risk of developing diabetes.
|
Prostate Health Quiz This true/false quiz will help you build your knowledge of steps you can take to prevent prostate cancer.
|
|
Senior Fitness Quiz You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable. But just because you're over 50 doesn't mean you can't be fit. Learn more about senior fitness by taking this quiz.
|
Senior Oral Health Quiz "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.
|
Stroke Quiz Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in this country and a leading cause of disability.
|
Urinary Incontinence Quiz Learning about incontinence can give you the courage and understanding needed to bring the subject up with your health care provider.
|
|