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Diabetes Quiz:
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body's ability to produce and respond to
insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose (blood sugar) to enter the cells of
the body and be used for energy. Diabetes Mellitus is a condition characterized
by an excess of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This happens because the body is
not producing enough insulin, the hormone it needs to break down sugar.
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Cholesterol Quiz:
High cholesterol is a leading risk factor for heart disease. Excess cholesterol
in the bloodstream can form plaque in artery walls. This plaque causes arteries
to become thicker, harder, and less flexible. Eventually, cholesterol will slow
down or even stop the blood flow to the heart. When cholesterol becomes so thick
that it blocks the flow of blood completely, a clot may form, which results in a
heart attack.
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Allergy Quiz: Allergists define allergy as a reaction of the
body's immune system that take place after the body becomes sensitized to a
substance (allergen), usually a protein. Allergic reactions result when
allergy-causing proteins combine with antibodies to trigger the release of
histamine and other chemicals that can cause skin rashes and various other
symptoms
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Rate Your Self Image:
A healthy self image contributes to the way we look and if we look good we feel
good about ourselves. Most women at one time or another in their lives suffer
from poor self esteem some more than others. Maintaining a strong healthy self
esteem is not always easy in a society that has high expectations for
performance and attractiveness.
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The colon and the rectum
are part of the large intestine, which is part of the digestive system. Because
colon cancer and rectal cancers have many features in common, they are sometimes
referred to together as colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer includes cancers of
both the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system, and
the rectum, the last 8 to 10 inches of the colon.
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When cervical cancer develops, the cells of the cervix become abnormal and
grow out of control, and the cancer can spread to other parts of the body. But
if abnormal cells are caught early, which they often are through the cervical
screening programme, cancer can be prevented or treated.
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Alzheimer's disease is an incurable, progressive degenerative disease of the
brain. It is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is a broad term for the
deterioration of brain function which results in loss of memory, reduced
language skills and behavioral and emotional problems.
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A person experiencing depression, will likely be experiencing substantial
changes in the mood, thinking, behaviors, activities and self-perceptions. A
depressed person often has difficulty making decisions, for example, and the
day-to-day tasks of paying bills, attending classes, reading assignments, and
returning phone calls may seem overwhelming.
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Approximately I80, 000 American women are newly
diagnosed with breast cancer disease each year, and it is the leading killer of
women in midlife (ages forty to fifty– five) . The only cancer that kills more
women overall is lung cancer , but breast cancer is actually responsible for
more years of life lost because it generally afflicts younger women.
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From the Greek meaning "white blood". Leukemia is
a cancer of a marrow cell. The term refers to a group of closely related
malignant conditions affecting the immature blood-forming cells in the bone
marrow. so is that certain cells in the body become abnormal. Another is that
the body keeps producing large numbers of white cells.
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Once thought to be a skin disorder, psoriasis is now understood to be a
condition originating in the immune system that can appear in many different
forms and can affect any part of the body, including the nails and scalp. The
patches may be silver or red. It is characterized by skin cells that multiply up
to 10 times faster than normal. As underlying cells reach the skin's surface and
die, their sheer volume causes raised, red patches covered with white scale.
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Heartburn is a burning sensation
in the chest that can extend to the neck, throat, and face; it is worsened by
bending or lying down. It is the primary symptom of gastroesophageal reflux,
which is the movement of stomach acid into the esophagus. Heartburn is generally
related to meals and posture. On rare occasions, it is due to gastritis (stomach
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Postpartum
Depression Quiz
Have you recently
given birth? Are you feeling exhausted, anxious, depressed, or
just not yourself? If you are you are not alone. Many women are
not prepared for the wide range of emotions they may experience
after the birth of a child. They often feel sadness, anger,
anxiety, or a sense of inadequacy. Take the quiz
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Scoliosis Quiz
Scoliosis is a bending and twisting of the spinal column affecting mainly
the thoracic (middle spine) or the lumbar (lower spine) it is sometimes
progressive and distorts the chest and back. If left untreated, can lead to
severe deformity. |
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Asthma Quiz
Asthma is a
chronic condition of the lungs that has two main components.
Two things happen inside the lungs of women suffering with
Asthma—constriction, the tightening of the muscles surrounding
the airways, and inflammation, the swelling and irritation of
the airways. |
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Irritable Bowel
Syndrome
Irritable bowel
syndrome, or IBS, is a problem that affects mainly the bowel
which is also called the large intestine. The bowel is the
part of the digestive system that makes and stores stool. The
word syndrome means a group of symptoms. IBS is a syndrome
because it can cause several symptoms. For example, IBS causes
cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. |
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Your beauty secrets revealed?
Trying to look good gets more
complex everyday. Take the quiz to uncover your beauty secrets
and learn more about your self. |
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A progressive disease of nerves
in the brain and spinal cord causing weakness and problems
with sensation and vision. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most
common nervous system disorder affecting young adults. In this
condition, nerves in the brain and spinal cord are
progressively damaged, causing a wide range of symptoms that
affect sensation, movement, body functions, and balance. |
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Women Fitness in continuation with
the Cancer Awareness Month (February 2004) brings you, The Cancer
Awareness Quiz. All through the month of February, WF team brought
you a series of article, latest news and tips to prevent cancer.
Now, take our quiz for help and information to fight cancer and
check your awareness.
We assure you that by taking our cancer quiz, you will be making the
first critical step toward a cure: raising your self-awareness. |
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How much do you
know about chronic illness ?
Chronic
illness doesn't mean only arthritis, heart disease and the like - it
includes asthma, allergies and dozens of other conditions. Yet
even those who live with them often know little about such complaints. Find
out how much you know by trying this quiz. Tick
the right answers and check your score below. |
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People have different personality
traits and sometimes these can become sufficiently
exaggerated to be classified as a disorder. The eight questions
below may be a guide to helps you to judge how well you cope with
the stresses of everyday life. Some surroundings are more
stressful than other.
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Heart is the "centre" of the
cardiovascular system and since every body organ thrives on
oxygen, building and maintaining a strong heart is crucial for
overall health. The heart health quiz is a test of how much you
know about physical activity & heart health. |
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