Herb and Spice Quiz What do you know about the herbs and spices we use in our food? 1. Herbs and spices can be combined in any way you like and with any foods. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The only rule is to trust your taste buds and to go easy at first until you know which flavors you prefer and which herbs and spices go well together. A. True B. False 2. The flavor of low-fat foods is enhanced by herbs and spices. You didn't answer this question. You answered Th...

Take the Emphysema Quiz Emphysema is a lung disease that interferes with normal breathing. It's one of a group of lung diseases known collectively as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Other diseases in this group include asthma and chronic bronchitis. More than 4 million Americans suffer from emphysema. To learn more about this lung disease, take this quiz. 1. Cigarette smoking is the usual cause of emphysema. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Cigarette smok...

How Are Your Wound Smarts? Find out how much you know about taking care of wounds. 1. The first thing you should do when you get a wound is wash it with soap and water and then bandage it. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is You might also want to apply iodine or hydrogen peroxide to help prevent infection. But keep in mind that you should use antiseptics such as these only on a fresh wound. Soaking a wound with antiseptic every time you change your bandage kills white bl...

Heart Quiz for Women Only 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. 1. Coronary heart disease develops gradually over many years and can easily go undetected. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Coronary heart disease takes years to develop, and, in the case of women, it takes almost a decad...

Take the Snow Sports Safety Quiz Downhill skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports, but they aren't without their risks. Each year, thousands of skiers and snowboard enthusiasts are injured, some seriously, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Beginning skiers and snowboarders are at highest risk for injury, but even those who are experienced can run into trouble. Learn more about snow sports injuries and how to prevent them by taking this quiz. 1. The leather boots once...

Take the Weight-Training Safety 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. 1. Weight training increases fitness by increasing muscle strength and endurance, enhancing the cardiovascular system, and increasing flexibility. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is It's important to maintain ...

Take the West Nile Virus Quiz When dealing with West Nile virus, prevention is your best bet. Protecting yourself against mosquito bites reduces your risk of getting this disease, along with others that mosquitoes can carry. 1. West Nile virus belongs to a group of viruses known as flaviviruses. How are these viruses spread? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Other flaviviruses include those that cause yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, and deng...

Take the Drinking Water Quiz 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 that the water you drink is safe and free of contaminants. But the quality of water—and even its safety—can vary from place to place, depending on the water source and how it was treated. Find out more about drinking water by taking this quiz, based on information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 1. If you are part of a pu...

Take The Vocal Quiz Hoarseness is a general term that describes abnormal voice changes. When you are hoarse, your voice may sound breathy, raspy, or strained, or there may be changes in volume (loudness) or pitch (how high or low the voice is). 1. Excessive talking or yelling can strain or injure the vocal cords. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Other activities that can lead to vocal abuse (straining or injuring the vocal cords) include throat clearing, coughing, inha...

What Do You Know About Water Safety? Hundreds of people drown each year in the U.S., including those who die in boating accidents and in swimming pools. Summertime is a prime time for water-related injuries. Learn more about water safety by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Red Cross (ARC) and other safety groups. 1. Alcohol use is involved in up to a third of all drowning deaths related to boating mishaps. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Alcoho...