Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool.

The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.

At any given time, millions of people in the U.S. are trying to lose weight. They spend billions of dollars each year on weight-loss products and services. Learn more about diets and weight loss by taking this quiz.

There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured?

Take this quiz to find out how to cut your risk of developing diabetes.

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.

The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Running or jogging, for instance, burns more calories than bowling.

BMI, or Body Mass Index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is a healthy weight.

Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective.