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Top 10 Medical Myths
MYTH OR FACT?
Taking vitamin supplements is always healthy.
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Answer: Myth
Not so. It’s important to pay attention to what vitamins you are actually deficient in and supplement your body accordingly. Not only will taking too many of the wrong kinds of supplements be ineffective, it can lead to vitamin toxicity.
If you swallow your chewing gum, it will stay inside your body for 7 years.
No, that one piece of Doublemint won’t be hanging out in your stomach for years. While gum contains indigestible ingredients like elastomers, resins, and waxes, it will still be passed by the digestive system. So, despite its gummy and foreign texture, your chewed piece of gum will travel to right where you expect — the toilet!
Reading in dark light will hurt your eyesight.
To each, his or her own! If your eyes are comfortable while reading in dimmer light, no harm is done. Dark light doesn’t cause damage to the function or anatomy of the eyes. Some people may feel some degree of strain or short-term fatigue from reading in the dark, in which case it should always be avoided.
You should drink 8 cups (64 oz) of water per day.
Hydrate according to your personal needs. Of course, drinking water throughout the day is recommended for a healthy lifestyle, but the amount needed depends on several factors including climate, genetics, and activity. There is no exact number of glasses or ounces that will make for perfect hydration — it is fully up to you and your body. An easy way to monitor your level of hydration is to check the color of your urine. The lighter and clearer it is, the more hydrated you are!
Is holding in a sneeze dangerous?
Answer: Fact
Don’t ever hesitate to let it out! While sneezing can sometimes seem distasteful, it actually can be harmful to hold it in. A sneeze releases a buildup of pressure — blocking this pressure can cause damage to the sinuses, such as rupturing the ear drums, irritating the throat, or in severe cases, even causing blood vessels to burst. While these effects are rare, they can always be avoided by simply letting your sneeze free.
We only use 10% of our brains
No, most of our brain is not sitting dormant. While we aren’t certain exactly how much of our brain we actually use, it surely exceeds ten percent. Much of our brain power is activated by even simple activities, and while we may not use some parts as much as others, the whole organ is still being stimulated.
Cracking knuckles will lead to arthritis.
If you experience no pain, keep on cracking! Your joints may creak, snap, and pop, but those noises you hear are actually caused by a release of gasses from the synovial fluids that surround the joints. It’s worth remaining cautious however, because any pain felt in the joints while cracking your knuckles could be a symptom of arthritis or tendinitis.
Late night snacking can make you gain weight.
While calories don’t necessarily count more in the evening, midnight snacking or late-night dinners are associated with higher probabilities of obesity. Consuming food later in the day can disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm as well as affect blood sugar levels. For a more health-conscious routine, you may want to try eating earlier in the day.
Eating turkey makes you sleepy.
While you may feel stuffed and sluggish after over-indulging in a delicious Thanksgiving feast — your lethargy is probably not due to the turkey itself. Turkey does contain tryptophan, a chemical that causes drowsiness, but it is also present in many other foods (including chicken and beef). So, the exhaustion you feel after your Thanksgiving meal is most likely a result of the abundantly filled plate, rather than merely the turkey on it.
Staring at your smartphone is harmful for the eyes.
With our digital-first lives, it’s very common to find yourself staring on occasion for extended periods of time at your smartphone, and it’s something you should be cautious of. Blue light from the phone can cause damage to the retina cells, and ultimately induce feelings of fatigue or strain in the eyes. It’s important to try to reduce your amount of smartphone screen time, and to limit the amount you are exposed to blue light in general.
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https://www.livescience.com/36100-10-medical-myths.html
https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20071220/7-common-medical-myths-debunked
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/does-coffee-stunt-growth#caffeine-and-growth
https://healthmatters.nyp.org/5-medical-myths-debunked/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/does-knuckle-cracking-cause-arthritis
https://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/joint-cracking-osteoarthritis
https://www.thehealthy.com/healthcare/health-myths-turned-out-true/
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