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7 popular Health Myths
- Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day
No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of water when they are thirsty get enough to stay healthy and hydrated. Water-rich foods like soup, fruit, and vegetables and drinks like juice, tea, and coffee all help you get your fill. You might need to drink more water if your urine is dark yellow, you do not go regularly, you’re very active, or you live in a hot climate.
- Eggs Are Bad for Your Heart
Eating an egg or two a day does not raise the risk of heart disease in healthy people. Yes, the yolks have cholesterol, but for most of us, the amount found in any one food is not as bad for you as the mix of fats from everything you eat. Eggs also have nutrients, like omega-3s, that may lower the risk of heart disease.
- Being Cold Gives You a Cold
Contrary to what your parents might have told you, spending too much time in the cold or a cold atmosphere does not make you sick. One study found that healthy men who spent several hours in temperatures just above freezing had an increase in healthy, virus-fighting activity in their immune systems. In fact, you are more likely to get sick indoors, where germs are easily passed.
- You Need a Daily Multivitamin
You may have heard that a multivitamin can make up for nutrients that are not in your diet. Although, researchers do not all agree on that point, but if your doctor tells you to take vitamin, do it. Still, the best way to get your nutrients is to eat a diet filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and healthy oils.
- Eat Breakfast to Lose Weight
Eating breakfast does help some people lose weight. It can stave off hunger, and it might prevent random eating later in the day. If you’re not a breakfast fan, you can still slim down. Skipping breakfast may help some ‘healthy’ people shed pounds.
- Sugar Makes Kids Hyper
Sugar is not good for kids, but research shows the sweet stuff would not cause them to act out or make them unable to focus. Since many parents believe there is a link, though, they expect their kids to behave badly after eating sugary food.
- Cracking Joints Causes Arthritis
The sound might annoy people around you, but that’s about all the harm it does. You may think bones or joints rub together to cause the noise, but that’s not so. Studies show it does not cause or play a role in arthritis. If you feel regular or severe pain when you do it, see your doctor.
