We’ve been out of town, so for this post here’s an interesting article from researchers at the British Medical Journal. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably believed some of these myths for years!
“Medical Myths Even Doctors Believe”:
- People should drink at least eight glasses of water a day (update – I’m not sure now if I believe this is a myth after hearing this phone conference)
- We use only 10% of our brains
- Hair and fingernails continue to grow after death
- Shaving hair causes it to grow back faster, darker, or coarser
- Reading in dim light ruins your eyesight
- Eating turkey makes people especially drowsy
- Mobile phones create considerable electromagnetic interference in hospitals.
- Where is the truth on health and nutrition?
- Are supplements necessary for good health?
- Eating healthy, without sacrifices
- MSG, low-fat foods, and other tid-bits
- Is Fluoride safe?
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