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Learn about acne with this multiple-choice quiz. You'll learn, for example, which factors promote blackheads.

Ready to start exercising, but don't know where to start? This quiz from the AARP can get you off on the right foot.

Addiction to drugs or alcohol can happen to anyone of any age, social status, race, or income level. Find out more by taking this quiz.

True or false: Polio vaccines should be kept up-to-date throughout your lifetime.

How important is it to draw up a living will? Take this quiz and find out.

Each year, about 100,000 deaths in the United States are related to alcohol consumption. Learn more about the effects of abusing alcohol by taking this quiz.

Allergies are nothing to sneeze at. Learn how to better deal with this condition.

True or false: Meditation appears to benefit the immune system and may affect the nervous and vascular systems, which in turn affect joint health.

Find out more about this degenerative disease of the brain by taking this quiz.

Answer this one: What is the most common cause of anemia?

True or False: Arthritis affects only the wrist, ankle, and knee joints.

Each year, more than a million Americans die of heart attacks and other forms of heart disease. Low-dose aspirin therapy is one weapon in the arsenal against heart disease that also includes healthy dieting, adequate exercise, and not smoking. Learn more about aspirin's role in combating heart disease by taking this quiz

Assess your knowledge of the asthma basics with this quiz.

Are you a parent of a child with asthma? Take this quiz and stop feeling guilty.

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, inherited skin condition that affects millions of Americans. The following quiz offers helpful facts about the condition.

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.

Back pain is a common complaint, but how serious is it? Take this quiz and see how much you know about back care.

Answer this one: What position is best for your back when you sleep?

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.

Here's a tough one: When is an unborn baby most at risk of developing abnormalities?

Do you know your risk factors for high blood pressure? You can’t do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors can be changed. Learn about the risk factors for high blood pressure by taking this quiz.

Every year, millions of Americans roll up their sleeves to donate blood, helping accident victims, surgical patient and others in need. How much do you know about blood transfusions? Take this multiple-choice test and find out.

Botulism is rare, but extremely dangerous. This quiz will help you learn how to make sure the food you eat is safe.

True or false: Fifty percent of the lumps women find when checking their breasts aren't cancerous.

Breastfeeding is filled with benefits to your child and you. Do you know what they are?

Did you know that untreated bunions may lead to arthritis? Take this quiz and find out how to take care of your feet.

True or false: If you don't get enough calcium in your diet, your body will take the calcium it needs from your bones.

Cataracts are a common eye problem among older adults.

Answer this one: When riding in a motor vehicle, how tall should a child be to sit in a regular seat and use an adult seat belt instead of a being strapped into a car safety seat or booster seat?

Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs. It is the most common long-term disease of children. Test your knowledge of living with asthma with this quiz.

An excess of cholesterol can build up in the arteries, narrowing them and slowing or blocking blood flow to the heart. Take this quiz to learn more about cholesterol and its role in your health.

Atherosclerosis, or coronary artery disease (CAD), plays a major role in the leading cause of death in this country: heart attack. Learn more about this disease and a common procedure used to treat it.

Sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death in adults in the United States. Knowing CPR may help you save someone's life. Learn more about CPR by taking this quiz.

What do you know about crime against the elderly, and how to prevent it?

Answer this one: Depression peaks at certain life stages. People in which group are likely to experience it most often?

More than 18 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and more than 5 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.

Early management and control of diabetes will help avoid complications that may arise later. This multiple-choice quiz will help you with important answers now.

At any given time, millions of people in the U.S. are trying to lose weight. They spend billions of dollars each year on weight-loss products and services. Learn more about diets and weight loss by taking this quiz.

You hear a lot about fiber and why you need it. But what is it? Learn more about this important part of your diet by taking this quiz.

Find out how much you know about the newest dietary guidelines and how they differ from the old food pyramid.

Many Americans take vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements every day without knowing enough to ensure optimum results.

What happens to that cheeseburger and fries 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.

Answer this one: Which is the most important hygiene habit to teach young children? Learn the answer to this and other prevention questions by taking this multiple choice quiz.

Your doctor can't give you the best care if you don't say what's really going on. This true-false quiz will help you prepare for your next visit.

When you're thirsty for a drink of water, you probably turn on the tap, or open a container of bottled water. You may take for granted the quality of the water you drink. but water safety can vary from place to place. Find out more about drinking water by taking this quiz, based on information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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?

During pregnancy, is it OK to take an aspirin for that headache or a sleeping pill when you’re tossing and turning at night? Take this quiz to get the answers on different types of drugs and if they may have harmful effects on your unborn child.

The main symptom of emphysema is shortness of breath, which is caused by permanent damage to the small air sacs and small airways in the lungs.

Don't sit too close to the TV. Don't watch TV without a light on in the room. Don't use over-the-counter eyedrops. Are these statements true? Find out by taking the following quiz.

Which habits can harm your vision? Learn about them by taking this quiz.

How much do you really know about those fat globules lurking in your food? Take this quiz and find out.

How much fiber should you consume? Is there more than one kind of fiber? What foods contain fiber? Test your knowledge about fiber by taking the Fiber Quiz.

True or false: What percentage of people have a fire escape plan for their home? Learn the answers to important fire prevention questions by taking this quiz.

Answer this one: In which situation(s) should you call an ambulance instead of driving to the hospital emergency department?

Take a look at the influenza virus under a microscope, and you'll see a funny-looking spiked ball. But if you've ever been flat on your back with the flu, you know there's nothing funny about this highly contagious virus. Test your savvy by taking this quiz.

Answer this one: Which ethnic food offers healthy, low-fat choices?

Each year, millions of Americans become ill from foodborne illnesses and thousands die. To help prevent foodborne illness, you can take steps to ensure the safety of the food you eat. To learn more about food safety, take this quiz.

Most people would agree that it's no small problem when their feet ache. Yet foot problems and chronic pain often go ignored. Learning about foot care can help you recognize when to see a doctor for treatment.

True or false: Men are more likely than women to contract gout?

True or false: The growth plate most often fractured is in the ankle? Learn the answers to important questions about the growth plate by taking this quiz.

Bleach, ant killer, and gasoline are poisons commonly found in the home. But plenty of other toxic or hazardous chemicals fill our shelves and cupboards, and some of them may surprise you. Hairspray, for instance, is highly flammable. Learn more about these chemicals by taking this quiz.

True or false: Head lice travel from one person's head to another's by jumping. Check out this and other answers to true-false questions about head lice.

Test your knowledge of which behaviors are most helpful and harmful to your developing baby.

Our world is filled with devices that make sound. But when someone is exposed to harmful sounds, the inner ear can be damaged.

Answer this one: Why is lack of regular exercise a major risk factor for heart disease?

Knowing what causes heart disease and how you can prevent it can help you live a healthier, longer life.

Heart-attack deaths have fallen 60 percent in four decades. Still, millions of Americans suffer from cardiovascular diseases linked with heart attacks and strokes.

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.

True or false: Heat-related illness is only a concern if the temperature reaches 100 degrees F.

True or false: When I use herbs and spices, I don’t need to worry about following strict rules about combining certain herbs and spices with certain foods.

If you want to eat healthy, is it necessary to cut out all those tempting treats and snacks? Take this quiz to find out.

A pregnant woman passes antibodies to her unborn baby through the placenta to protect against certain diseases. How long does this natural immunity last?

A surprisingly large number of American teenagers experiment with intoxicating inhalants, resulting in an untold number of deaths. Find out more about inhalant abuse by taking this quiz.

Answer this one: How far in advance of your overseas trip should you visit your doctor for vaccinations?

Learning how to prevent knee injuries and treating them if they occur can help you stay active at work and play.

Older adults often suffer from depression needlessly because they fail to recognize its signs or are reluctant to talk with their doctor about it.

True or false: The most serious effects of lead exposure in children are vomiting and weight loss? Learn the answer by taking the Lead Safety 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.

People who need long-term care include those with a chronic illness or a physical handicap.

True or false: Antidepressants may cause low blood pressure?

Answer this one: Although mammograms can identify tumors at a very early stage, the tumors may have been growing for how long by the time they show up on the X-ray?

Knowing about marijuana can help you recognize its use in others, so you can encourage them to seek treatment. Marijuana contains the flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. To learn more about marijuana, take this quiz.

Learn how to better manage your medications by taking this quiz.

To keep your memory sharp, it's helpful to understand factors that affect memory for better or for worse.

Answer this one: A woman is considered to have begun menopause after she has missed how many menstrual cycles?

Dieting is temporary when it comes to losing weight. To keep weight off you actually have to change your lifestyle. Why is it so hard? For one thing, we may not know as much as we think. Take our quiz to test your knowledge.

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.

Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system, the brain and spinal cord. Its symptoms can range from benign to severe. Find out more about this mysterious illness by taking this quiz.

Nicotine, one of the main chemicals in tobacco, is the primary reason that smoking is so addictive. Even though most smokers know that smoking is bad for them, they find it difficult to quit because of the nicotine's effect.

Here is the latest information about nicotine replacements, inhaler therapy, and other aids that can help you stop smoking.

If you work the night shift, you face unique health and productivity challenges. Many night workers have difficulty falling asleep during the day and staying awake at night.

True or false: Studies suggest that people who consume lots of antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin A, and carotenoids) from food sources have a lower cancer risk.

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.

There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured?

Getting older doesn't have to mean getting wider, the experts say. The first step in the fight against flab is knowing your opponent. Take the following quiz to find out how well armed you are.

Organic ingredients are grown and processed without artificial additives and used in a wide variety of products. Find out more about organic foods by taking this quiz.

Learn more about osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, by taking this quiz.

Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens a person's bones, making them less dense and more fragile.

True or false: If the regular dose of OTC pain reliever doesn't relieve your pain, it's safe to take more.

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.

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.

What's the most sensitive part of your body? Are women less sensitive to pain than men? Does everyone feel pain? Get answers to these and other questions by taking the pain quiz.

This illness has existed for thousands of years. Learn more about Parkinson's disease by taking this quiz.

Answer this one: How many symptoms have been tied to PMS? If you guessed more than 100, you're right.

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?

Take this quiz to find out how to decrease your risk of developing diabetes.

Prescription drugs can work wonders when they are taken as they should be. But what happens when you miss a dose? Or when you want to take an over-the-counter medication along with your prescription? See if you know the answers to these and other questions by taking this quiz.

This true/false quiz will help you build your knowledge of steps you can take to prevent prostate cancer.

No matter what your age, or how long you have smoked, giving up cigarettes is the ticket to a longer life. Find out more about the benefits of quitting by taking this quiz.

Repetitive-stress injuries (RSIs) can be painful and debilitating, causing damage to tendons, ligaments, nerves, and muscles over time. Also called repetitive motion syndromes, RSIs can affect almost any part of the body. Test your knowledge of RSIs by taking this multiple-choice quiz.

Answer this one: Which part of the body is affected the most by Reye's syndrome? Learn about Reye's syndrome by taking this quiz.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes pain, swelling, and destruction of the joints.

True or false: In most cases of scoliosis, doctors cannot determine the cause.

If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

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.

"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.

A dislocation and a torn rotator cuff are just two things that can go wrong with the shoulder. Can you think of others? Find out how much you know about shoulders by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

Why is sleep important? See how much you know about snoozing by taking this quiz.

Smallpox was once found throughout the world, causing illness and death wherever it occurred.

The health consequences of using smokeless tobacco include increased heart rate, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, and mouth sores.

Do you know the health risks of smoking? Avoiding them can help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Each year, thousands of skiers and snowboard enthusiasts are injured, some seriously. Learn more about snow sports injuries and how to prevent them by taking this quiz.

Back pain is one of the most common nerve-related illnesses in the United States. Keeping your spine in good health is one way to avoid back pain. Learn more about your spine and back pain by taking this quiz.

Sprain? Strain? The terms for these injuries sound so similar, what's the difference? Find out by taking this quiz.

Answer this one: If you have a streptococcal infection, what is a good way to prevent its spread?

Stress is a fact of life for most of us. Too much stress can have harmful effects on the body, mind, and emotions. Learn more about stress and its effects by taking this quiz.

Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in this country and a leading cause of disability.

True or false: There's no way of predicting if or when someone will have a stroke.

Water workouts are easier on joints because of water's buoyancy. By how much does water reduce the body's weight?

Take this multiple-choice quiz to answer your questions about teen health. Example: Routine physical examinations should be done how often during the teen years?

Answer this one: Which behaviors indicate that your child may be ready to learn to use the toilet? Learn the answer to this and other questions by taking this multiple choice quiz.

Answer this one: Tonsils are located on the back of the throat. Where are the adenoids located? Take the multiple choice quiz.

Think all fats are alike? Think again. Take this quiz to learn about trans fats and their impact on your health.

Learning about incontinence can give you the courage and understanding needed to bring the subject up with your health care provider.

Sometimes it's hard to keep your vitamin facts straight. How much vitamin A do you need? What's the best source of Vitamin C? Here's a quiz that offers a chance to learn something different about vitamins.

The weather has more to do with your health than you might realize. Learn more about the weather and you by taking this quiz.

Many Americans are starting weight-training (or resistance-training) programs to improve their health and fitness. The following quiz can help you determine if you know enough about strength training to start a program yourself.

Chances are, workplace interruptions are robbing you of time and the ability to concentrate on important tasks.