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.
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True or False: Arthritis affects only the wrist, ankle, and knee joints.
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Back pain is a common complaint, but how serious is it? Take this quiz and see how much you know about back care.
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Answer this one: What position is best for your back when you sleep?
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Did you know that untreated bunions may lead to arthritis? Take this quiz and find out how to take care of your feet.
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True or false: If you don't get enough calcium in your diet, your body will take the calcium it needs from your bones.
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Most people would agree that it's no small problem when their feet ache. Yet foot problems and chronic pain often go ignored. Learning about foot care can help you recognize when to see a doctor for treatment.
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True or false: The growth plate most often fractured is in the ankle? Learn the answers to important questions about the growth plate by taking this quiz.
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Arthritis is usually thought of as a disease that occurs later in life, but one child in every thousand develops a juvenile form of this illness. Take this quiz to learn more.
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Learning how to prevent knee injuries and treating them if they occur can help you stay active at work and play.
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Learn more about osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, by taking this quiz.
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Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens a person's bones, making them less dense and more fragile.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes pain, swelling, and destruction of the joints.
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Repetitive-stress injuries (RSIs) can be painful and debilitating, causing damage to tendons, ligaments, nerves, and muscles over time. Also called repetitive motion syndromes, RSIs can affect almost any part of the body. Test your knowledge of RSIs by taking this multiple-choice quiz.
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True or false: In most cases of scoliosis, doctors cannot determine the cause.
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A glenoid labral tear and a torn rotator cuff are just two common injuries that can happen with the shoulder. Can you think of others? Find out how much you know about shoulders by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
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Back pain is one of the most common nerve-related illnesses in the United States. Keeping your spine in good health is one way to avoid back pain. Learn more about your spine and back pain by taking this quiz.
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Sprain? Strain? The terms for these injuries sound so similar, what's the difference? Find out by taking this quiz.
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Water workouts are easier on joints because of water's buoyancy. By how much does water reduce the body's weight?
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Each year, thousands of skiers and snowboard enthusiasts are injured, some seriously. Learn more about snow sports injuries and how to prevent them by taking this quiz.
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Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. People who have a broken bone related to osteoporosis often experience a downward turn in their overall health.
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