Health Dares

Take charge of your health by taking a LIVESTRONG.COM Health Dare. Whether you want to beat a disease or just live a healthy lifestyle, monitor your health and track your progress on LIVESTRONG.COM.

Lower blood pressure

1,234 Members

There are several different ways to bring your blood pressure down. Dare to do something every day to live healthier, and lower your blood pressure.

Floss daily

912 Members

Every time you floss, you're removing bacteria and plaque from in between your teeth and gums, which helps prevent gum disease and gingivitis. It also polishes the surface of your teeth and gives you better breath. If you haven't flossed much in the past, it's time to start.

Donate blood

205 Members

Donate Blood so you can help others get through surgery or treatment for a disease or other health condition. Donate blood by visiting your local blood bank or American Red Cross.

Manage diabetes

183 Members

Manage diabetes by modifying your diet, exercising regularly and monitoring your blood sugar levels. Make sure you are taking your diabetes medication and getting checkups on a regular basis to keep diabetes under control.

Get rid of eczema

89 Members

Get rid of eczema with topical creams, gels and ointments or medication. Eczema can also be treated with skin treatments such as laser light therapy and chemical peels that reduce inflammation and restore the skin.

Movember

11 Members

Movember is the month formerly known as November where men grow a moustache for 30 days to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for prostate and testicular cancer.  The money raised by Movember in the U.S. is split between the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. HERE'S WHAT TO DO: REGISTER at www.movember.com where you'll find everything you need to get started CREATE a new look by growing your moustache starting Movember 1st clean shaven MOTIVATE your friends and family to donate and support your growing efforts CELEBRATE your journey at the moustache themed end of Movember Gala Partè Every moustache makes a difference! Want to join our team? LIVE STRONG .COM Team members will be raising money for " The LIVE STRONG .COM Mustachionados ."

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