Check your own health knowledge by reading the questions below and answering them yourself. Then scroll down to the bottom of the page for Snyderman's correct answers. Answers to Health Questions 1. For women, the backs of the lower legs are one of the most common sites for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. You should definitely put sunscreen on the back of your legs every time you are in the sun.
Doctors recommend that all women of childbearing age ingest folic acid.
If you can't stick to a healthy diet that includes these foods, take a supplement. Crossing your legs at the ankles is better than crossing your legs at the knees. If you cross at the knees you could be putting yourself at risk for poor circulation and added pressure on your back. Despite what our mothers have told us, doctors have found that cranberry juice is best at preventing urinary tract infections, but not in treating them. It is believed that cranberries help bacteria from sticking to the wall of the bladder.