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.

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How to read your body's warning signs

Fit-as-a-fiddle...... or not? try these simple checks - they take only minutes but can reveal more than you'd think about your health and whether to seek a remedy.

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How can we protect ourselves against high blood pressure?

We can't change your genes but we can change our life style, and that alone could be enough to keep our blood pressure down. Even if it's normal, we should take steps to keep it that way. Blood pressure tends to rise with age, especially in combination with unhealty eating habits.
Here are 7 simple, but very effective keys to a healtier lifestyle and a good blood pressure:

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Pressing matter: High Blood pressure!

Every year, the shocking number of 50,000 deaths are caused by high blood pressure. And the really scary thing is, that is has so few symptoms, that most us us have no idea that we could be affected.

Did you know, that every year 100,000 heart attacks and strokes could be prevented if everyone's blood pressure was controlled...?! And that 8 out of 10 people with high blood pressure aren't being treated for it?

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Let's keep it fresh!

Below please find a number of weird facts about hygiene... I'm sure you will be as shocked as we were; we all do such things sometimes... and it's good to realize the risks we run by doing so. They're just very simple, day-to-day activities. Read the little wake-up call and be alert next time you tend to do one of these things:

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Peculiar health facts from the bathroom and the kitchen

We all know that the food products in our kitchen are for eating purposes. And I assume we are also well aware of the fact that the toiletries in our bathroom are meant to boost our body. But, dear reader, did you know that some of these products come in very handy as First Aid remedies? Read more about this remarkable subject in the article below!

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Stuck between four walls all day?

Are you - because of work or study - doomed to spend a major part of the day inside? Attention: you may have a deficit of sunlight and fresh air. So below a number of tips especially for you:

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Wake up your body!

It's not just your mind that needs an energy boost while you work...

When you're struggling with spreadsheets, loads of e-mails, endless phone calls, your mind can do with a break, but, dear readers: don't forget your poor body!
Now, what can you do during office hours, other than have another cup of coffee (again!) and an "energy" (?!) bite?
This may cheer up your mind - for a while - but: when your body is inactive, it signals to your brain it can be idle and conserve energy, so you get sleepy. But moving your body, even if it's just by taking a stroll to get a drink of water, boosts blood flow to your brain and energises you.

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In the mood by proper food!

People who are depressed, often lose interest in food. They can't be bothered to eat properly or overeat for comfort. It's part of the illness, but can actually make things worse as good nutrition is vital for our mental and physical health.

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Why am I so tired all the time?

Apparently, one in three of us these days complains feeling constantly worn out.
But don't panic: in many cases there are simple ways to give our bodies and minds a wake-up call!

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