Stop believing them immediately: 10 health myths

Ten false health myths have become ingrained in our minds. Edition Webmd I tried to debunk each of the myths.

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1. Drink eight glasses of water a day

No need to count drunk cups. Studies show that people who drink a glass of water in one gulp get enough liquid to stay healthy. And you will be helped by soups, fruits and vegetables, drinks (juice, tea and coffee).

You need to drink more fluids only if: your urine is dark yellow; you do not go to the toilet regularly; lead an active lifestyle or live in a hot climate.

2. Eggs or two a day increase your risk of heart disease.

Good news for omelet lovers: one or two eggs a day does not affect the development of cardiovascular diseases in healthy people. Yes, yolks are full of cholesterol. But its quantity is not so high compared to all the fats in the food we eat. Moreover, eggs contain many nutrients, such as omega-3, which reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

3. Antiperspirants cause breast cancer

Do not worry! The National Cancer Institute reports the absence of any evidence for this theory. Although some scientists believed that the chemicals found in deodorants absorbed into the skin of the armpits and, ultimately, cause a tumor of the breast.

4. They catch a cold because of the cold.

Immunity rises in fresh air, even if the temperature is below zero. Indoors it is easier to pick up germs and viruses.

5. You need to take vitamins every day

You may have heard that multivitamins compensate for the lack of nutrients that do not enter our body with food. Not all researchers agree with this statement. Of course, if your doctor prescribes you vitamins, drink them. And if you are pregnant, take folic acid to reduce the risk of birth defects. But the best way to get all the nutrients you need is to go on a diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts.

6. Breakfast helps you lose weight

Breakfast really helps some people lose weight. But scientists at Cornell University found that even without breakfast, some people did not eat at lunch and dinner, but ate four hundred calories less per day. So, the lack of breakfast can help lose a few pounds.

7. Green nasal discharge means infection.

Studies show that green and yellow mucus is not always released from the nose during an infection.

8. Sweets overstimulate children

Sweets are not always good for children. However, studies show that without sweet children cannot concentrate and become less active.

9. The toilet seat is teeming with bacteria.

Don't worry if you can't cover your toilet seat. It is generally cleaner than doorknobs and bathroom floors, which are infested with E. coli and noroviruses (“stomach flu”). Wrap your hand in a paper towel before touching the doorknob. Then wash your hands with soap or use hand sanitizer.

10. Cracking your joints causes arthritis.

The crunch of the joints can only annoy people around you, but no more. In this case, the joints do not rub against each other, and therefore have no effect on the development of arthritis. If you feel regular or severe pain during the crunch, consult a doctor.

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