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Adult BMI Calculator

Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more

Calorie Burn Rate Calculator

The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Running or jogging, for instance, burns more calories than bowling....more

Cost of Drinking Calculator

Drinking can be an expensive habit. While you may not notice a dollar here or two dollars there, consider how much you spend per week and per year on alcohol....more

Cost of Smoking Calculator

There isn't much good that can be said about smoking. Now, on a positive note, do you know how much money you can save if you quit smoking today?...more

Target Heart Rate Calculator

Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective....more

Cholesterol 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....more

Diet Quiz

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....more

Dietary Guidelines Quiz

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

Medicine Interaction Quiz

True or false: An interaction between alcohol and a medicine can lead to extreme drowsiness and other effects. Do you know the answer to this and other questions about medicine interaction?...more

Fats in Foods Quiz

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

Fiber Quiz

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....more

Food Quiz

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

Heart Disease Prevention Quiz

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

Heart Disease Risk Quiz

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

Medicine Safety Quiz

Learn how to better manage your medicines by taking this quiz....more

Over-the-Counter Medicine Quiz

Just because a medicine 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....more

Quitting Smoking Quiz

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....more

Stress Quiz

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....more

Holiday Sweets and Treats Quiz

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

Trans Fat Facts and Fiction

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

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