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Health guru or not a clue?

How much do you think you know about health matters? Take our quiz to put your knowledge to the test.

What role does sport play in losing weight?

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Right! Although sport helps you lose weight, its influence is often overestimated. A calorie deficit is important when losing weight. However, this is usually easier to achieve through diet.

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What are typical symptoms of a sun allergy?

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Correct. These symptoms indicate polymorphic light eruption, the most common form of sun allergy. For more clarity, seek a medical examination – for example, via the online skin check. Find out more about the skin check >

Why is it worth including flaxseed in your diet?

Right! Thanks to their high fibre content, the seeds prevent constipation and support the intestinal microbiome. You can find out what influence flaxseed can also have on cholesterol levels here ›

Exactly! The healthy fatty acids can thus support heart and brain health, among other things. Discover more benefits of flaxseed ›

Unfortunately, this is not the right answer. In fact, flaxseed can also cause undesirable effects. You can find out what these are in our article: Flaxseed: superpowers, superfood ›

How is the premium for basic insurance made up?

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Right! The majority is used to pay for medical benefits such as visits to the doctor, hospital stays, medication and so on. Administrative costs, on the other hand, which also include advertising expenses and salaries for employees of health insurance companies, only make up a small part of the premium.

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What types of sport are particularly good for the cardiovascular system?

Correct: endurance sports are particularly recommended.

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How many people in Switzerland have to go to hospital each year?

Correct! According to the Federal Statistical Office, around a million people are hospitalised in Switzerland every year.

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