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Health Myths Center

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am
 
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Health Myths Center

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We've heard the sayings, "feed a cold, starve a fever" or "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Sometimes, whether we truly believe it or not, we put such advice to use in our attempts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

But is there any truth behind these health myths?

Our new Health Myth Center will help you separate fact from fiction by providing you with evidence both for and against a variety of health claims circulating society today.

  Baby and Kid Myths

 ]]>Flying During Pregnancy Is Unsafe for the Fetus]]>

 ]]>Older Children Are More Intelligent Than Their Younger Siblings]]>

 ]]>You Can Predict Your Baby’s Gender by How You Carry the Pregnancy]]>

 ]]>More Baby and Kid Myths...]]>

  Behavior Myths

 ]]>Cracking Your Knuckles Can Lead to Arthritis]]>

 ]]>More Weight Is Lost By Running On An Empty Stomach]]>

 ]]>Yawning Is Contagious]]>

 ]]>More Behavior Myths...]]>

  Food and Drink Myths

 ]]>Drinking a Glass of Red Wine a Day Can Increase Longevity]]>

 ]]>Eating Carrots Improves Vision]]>

 ]]>Microwaves Can Be Hazardous to Your Health]]>

 ]]>More Food and Drink Myths...]]>

  More Myths

 ]]>Changes in the Weather Can Make Your Joints Stiff or Achy]]>

 ]]>Hair Dye Causes Cancer]]>

 ]]>Surgical Hardware in the Body Sets Off Airport Metal Detectors]]>

 ]]>More Myths...]]>

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