Health tools

How many years you have ahead of you depends on a lot of different factors, many of which are under your control. Find out your life expectancy using this interactive calculator, and see how even small lifestyle decisions can make a difference.

What do you know about nutrition? Test yourself with the following questions: 1. Calcium is essential for strong, healthy teeth and bones. true false 2. Between ages 9 and 18, children build up almost half of their bone mass. true false 3.

Most people have been or will be affected by cancer at some point in their lives. Do you know these important facts about cancer risk and prevention? Test yourself.

The flu is a respiratory (i.e., nose, throat and lung) infection that can be caused by a variety of influenza viruses. Many people use the word "flu" when they actually have a cold. Although the common cold is also caused by viruses, the flu and common cold differ in several ways. Can you tell the difference? Test your knowledge!