Little health quiz

Little health quiz

Thank you for visiting this website. If you are here to expand your knowledge of healthy living, or become more aware of what is good for you, why not take 5 minutes to see if you know the answer to the questions below...?

The questions are about "hot items" in health matters and it can be very useful to know the correct answers. Of course, in some cases there are more answers applicable, but you should choose only 1 - the most effective or essential one.

Here we go:

1) Studies have shown that keeping mentally active may be beneficial in what way?

  1. By helping your memory
  2. By reducing the risk of a stroke
  3. By helping you sleep better

2) A recent study suggested that 60 year-olds who have always exercised have roughly how much of the strength and stamina they had at 25?

  1. 40%
  2. 60%
  3. 80%

3) What should young women do to help avoid osteoporosis in later life?

  1. Take regular weight-bearing exercise
  2. Swim
  3. Get plenty of relaxation

4) Which vitamin is important to take before conception and in early stage of pregnancy?

  1. Vitamin E
  2. Folic Acid
  3. Vitamin A

5) What change in your diet is proven to lower blood pressure?

  1. Reducing salt intake
  2. Taking more vitamin C
  3. Increasing fibre intake

6) Which of the following is most likely to reduce the risk of heart disease?

  1. Vitamin A supplements
  2. Zinc
  3. Fruit and vegetables

7) The female menopause is most likely to occur between what ages?

  1. 40-48
  2. 48-52
  3. 52-56

8) What is meant by the term "andropause"?

  1. Another name for the female menopause
  2. An emotional midlife crisis in either sex
  3. A name for the so-called male menopause

9) At what age should a child ideally be vaccinated for meningitis C?

  1. 2-12 months
  2. 1-2 years
  3. 4-5 years

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10) Which of the following factors can aggravate acne?

  1. Poor hygiene
  2. Diet
  3. Stress

Answers

1a), 2c), 3a), 4b), 5a), 6c), 7b), 8c), 9a), 10c)

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 | Posted in: Miscellaneous | Posted by: Georgette Henson

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