Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day
No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of
H2O when they’re 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 don’t go regularly, you're
very active, or you live in a hot climate.
Excessive In-take of Eggs Are Bad for Your Heart
Omelet lovers, rejoice. Eating an egg or two a day doesn't 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 isn't
as bad for you as the mix of fats from everything you eat. What’s more,
eggs have nutrients, like omega-3s, that may lower the risk of heart
disease.
Antiperspirant Causes Breast Cancer
Don't sweat it! Some scientists think the chemicals found in
antiperspirants and deodorants can be absorbed through your underarm.
The idea is they end up in breast tissue and make tumors more likely.
But the National Cancer Institute says there’s no evidence connecting
either product with breast cancer.
Being Cold Gives You a Cold
No matter what your grandma might've told you, spending too much
time in the cold air doesn't 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’re 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 aren't in your diet. Researchers don’t all agree on that point. But
if your doctor tells you to take vitamin, do it. And if you’re
pregnant, you need to take folic acid to lower the risk of birth
defects. 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. A Cornell
University study found that the non-breakfast crowd didn't overeat at
lunch and dinner, and they ate about 400 fewer calories a day. The
bottom line: Skipping breakfast may help some healthy people shed
pounds.
Green Mucus Means Infection
The contents of your tissue can’t take the place of a lab test.
Studies show that green or yellow mucus is slightly more common in
certain bacterial infections. But it’s not a sure sign that you have one
or that you need antibiotics. A sinus infection can cause clear mucus,
and a common cold can turn it green.
Sugar Makes Kids Hyper
Sugar isn't good for kids, but research shows the sweet stuff won’t
cause them to act out, hurt their schoolwork, or make them unable to
focus. Since many parents believe there’s a link, though, they expect
their kids to behave badly after eating sugary food. So, they’re primed
to notice it if it happens.
Toilets Seat Not Properly Cleaned Can Make You Sick
Don’t stress if you can’t cover the seat. Toilet seats are usually
pretty clean -- it’s bathroom doors, door handles, and floors that tend
to be covered with bugs like E. coli, norovirus (a.k.a. “stomach flu”),
and the flu. Cover your hand with a paper towel before you touch doors
or handles, and use hand sanitizer or wash afterward.
Cracking Joint Bone Can 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. It results from a gas bubble that forms
between the bones and “pops.” If you enjoy doing it, keep on. Studies
show it doesn't cause or play a role in arthritis. If you feel regular
or severe pain when you do it, see your doctor.
No comments:
Post a Comment