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MYTHS THAT MIGHT HAVE YOU FOOLED

Added on: 24th Feb 2016

 

COLD WEATHER MAKES YOU ILL

snow

No, the cold has nothing to do with it. The only reason that flu

may circulate more during winter is because there is less humidity

in the air. This dries out your nasal passages which makes it easier

for viruses to affect you.  You are more likely to catch a cold indoors

 than outside.

 

 

WET HAIR DEFINITELY MAKES YOU MORE

LIKELY TO BE ILL

wet hair

Wrong again. As we said, the external temperature has no effect on

your body’s ability to resist viruses. Even though it may be cold

outside, your body still maintains an internal temperature of 37

degrees Celsius. If your body temperature drops even a couple of

degrees you will become hypothermic. At this point flu is the

least of your worries.

 

 

MOST BODY HEAT IS LOST THROUGH THE HEAD

beanie

This is only true in infants. The myth has been traced back to the

US Army Survival Manual in the 1970’s that said more than 40%

of body heat is lost through the head. The truth is that you lose just

as much heat through your arms as you do through your head.

Your head is just easier to expose and so it may give the

illusion that it allows for more heat loss.

 

 

UNDERCOVER POLICE IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE

TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS SUCH

police badge

No they don’t. This is a popular myth that was

propagated by Hollywood.

 

 

SUGAR CAUSES HYPERACTIVITY IN CHILDREN

sugar

Numerous studies have shown that it doesn’t. To give you an

example, when parents are led to believe that their children are

consuming sugar during studies (even though it is only a placebo)

they consistently report higher levels of activity in the child.

 

 

ALCOHOL KEEPS YOU WARM

alcohol

It is actually more likely to drop your core temperature. The reason

for this myth is because it causes vessels near the surface

of your skin to dilate, which gives the impression of warmth.

 

 

THE IRON MAIDEN WAS A MEDIEVAL TORTURE DEVICE

iron maiden

They were actually invented during the 18th century to create

sensationalism in circuses.

 

 

DOGS SWEAT BY SALIVATING

dog

While they do regulate their temperature by panting, they sweat

through their paws.

 


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