Health & Fitness Tools

BMI, Waist Size, and Your Health

Learn how a high BMI and waist size affect your health.


How Bad Are Your Urinary Symptoms From Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?

Interactive tool to help you figure out whether you want treatment for urinary symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Provides links to more detailed info on BPH and decision tools for treatment options.


How Many Calories Did You Burn?

Helps you calculate the number of calories burned during exercise and daily activities like walking. Explains that you don't have to 'work out' to be active. Covers building more physical activity into your daily life.


Should I Consider Surgery for My Low Back Problem?

Asks questions that help you find out if your low back problem might be helped by surgery. Results help you talk with your doctor about back pain or other symptoms like leg pain. Helps you talk with your doctor about surgery and other treatment options.


What Is Your Child's BMI?

Uses your child's weight and height to compare your child's size to that of other boys or girls of the same age. Covers what the results mean and next steps.


What Is Your Target Heart Rate?

Helps you calculate your target heart rate based on your age, resting heart rate, and activity level. Covers using your target heart rate to know how hard to exercise to gain the most aerobic benefit from your workout.


Which Health Screenings Do You Need?

Interactive tool guides you through questions to determine what health screenings you might need to prevent or diagnose diseases. Provides links to more extensive info on early disease detection and immunizations.


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