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Allergies Quiz

Do our quiz to find out what you know and don't know about allergies here.

Bone Nutrition Quiz

Try our quick bone nutrition quiz to find out what you do and do not know. Click here.

Chickenpox Quiz

Test your knowledge on the commong Chickenpox virus here.

Cholesterol Quiz

Try these six true/false questions on cholesterol - find out how much you know about the two sources of cholesterol, how cholesterol is handled by the body and how your body tries to rid itself of too much cholesterol. Test your knowledge here.

CPR Quiz

How much help would you be in an emergency, if someone collapsed next to you or had a serious accident? CPR is one of the most important skills to keep someone alive. Try our quiz to see how much you already know.

Diabetes - Type 2 Quiz

Most people know someone with type 2 diabetes (poorly controlled blood sugar) and it may not seem that big a deal - many people with diabetes look healthy enough after all. That's true, but only if that person is careful about looking after their health (all of the time) and their blood sugar levels, every day. Test your knowledge here.

Eating Disorders Quiz

Try our quiz to see whether your ideas about eating disorders match up to the known facts here.

Health Risks Quiz

Some might argue that getting out of bed each day is a health risk, others that staying in bed all day is equally risky. But getting a grasp on which risks are important, and understanding what doctors mean by risk, can help you make the most of your health. See how much you already know...

Headaches Quiz

Headache is one of the most common ailments. But not all headaches are the same – try our Headaches quiz to see whether you know how to tell one headache from another.

Heart Attack and Stroke Quiz

Try our quiz on cardiovascular risk - it affects us all (no one is totally risk-free). Your doctor or nurse will be happy to sit down and talk through ways you can reduce your health risks. Test your knowledge here.

Influenza (the 'flu') Quiz

Try this quiz to see how much you know about influenza. Click here.

Joint Pain Quiz

Joint problems can present a challenge in the home or garden. Using your brain can help you find better ways to get through your daily routine in the home and tackle projects that give you enjoyment - such as the garden. Our quiz will start you thinking about smart tactics to get the most out of life. Click here.

Meningitis Quiz

It is extremely important to be aware of the signs of meningitis. Try these six questions and see if you are up-to-date with this infectious disease here.

Meningococcal Vaccine Quiz

The New Zealand Meningococcal B Immunisation (MeNZB™) Programme has now been rolled out nationwide offering free vaccination to the under-20s until June 2006. Try these six questions to see how much you know about meningococcal disease. Click here.

Multiple sclerosis Quiz

Multiple sclerosis is the most common neurological disability in adult New Zealanders. It is an inflammatory disorder of the brain and spinal cord. Click here to try six questions to test your knowledge on this important medical condition.

Vasectomy Quiz

Try these six quick questions on vasectomy to see if you make the cut, or snip... here.

Vitamin D and Bones Quiz

Bone… manufacture or manu-fracture? Do you get enough calcium every day? Do you get enough vitamin D every day? Has your lifestyle affected how well your bones have retained their strength from your younger days? Can you tell if your bones are as strong as they should be? Try your hand at these True/False questions – the answers might be informative.

 

 

 

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MYHEALTH column by Barbara Docherty

Nurse Barbara Docherty's weekly column on health.