Take the Health Trivia Quiz
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1. Babies born by cesarean section are more likely to develop allergies than those delivered vaginally.
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Infants delivered by C-section have lower levels of antibodies and killer cells, which may make them more likely to develop allergies.
2. In-line skating is as good aerobically as running.
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In-line skaters improved their aerobic fitness by 8.1 percent, runners by 9.7 percent, one study found. Still, in-line skating can give you a good workout, the American Council on Exercise says. An hour on skates burns almost as many calories as an hour-long run.
3. Heart attacks are more common at night than in the morning.
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Twice as many heart attacks occur at 9 a.m. than at 11 p.m.
4. Tranquilize pets for air travel to help them avoid injury.
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The use of tranquilizers is the number one cause of death for pets while traveling by plane. The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends against tranquilizing pets for air travel.
5. If eaten before surgery, tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant can change the effectiveness of anesthesia.
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These vegetables inhibit enzymes that break down anesthetics and muscle relaxants. The anesthesia may be effective longer than usual.
6. Breast cancer surgery is most effective if performed at the beginning of a patient's menstrual cycle.
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Women who underwent breast cancer surgery midway through their menstrual cycles were 30 percent more likely to survive 10 years, according to 10 studies.
7. Shorter breaks between weight-training sets will increase strength gain.
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Thirty-second breaks between sets will produce 6 percent more strength gains than 90-second breaks.
8. You'll heal quicker after an injury if you reduce your stress.
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Stress suppresses the production of immune system chemicals by two-thirds.
9. Children under age 1 shouldn't eat baked goods that contain honey.
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Even after it's baked into food, honey can still harbor botulism spores that could cause food poisoning in infants.
10. Hormone therapy reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes in postmenopausal women.
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Postmenopausal women who take hormones are five times less likely to develop type-2 diabetes than those who don't.
11. Your waist measurement can indicate whether you are at risk for obesity-related health problems.
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A waist measurement of 34.5 inches or more in women and 40 inches or more in men signals the risk of health problems.
12. Cracking your knuckles can lead to arthritis.
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No studies have shown that cracking knuckles can lead to arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation.
13. Eating more protein will bulk up your muscles.
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The only thing that will bulk up muscles is strength training. In developed countries, most people eat enough protein for muscle development. Any extra protein is used for energy or is stored as fat.
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