MYTHS THAT MIGHT HAVE YOU FOOLED
Added on: 24th Feb 2016
COLD WEATHER MAKES YOU ILL
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
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
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
No they don’t. This is a popular myth that was
propagated by Hollywood.
SUGAR CAUSES HYPERACTIVITY IN CHILDREN
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
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
They were actually invented during the 18th century to create
sensationalism in circuses.
DOGS SWEAT BY SALIVATING
While they do regulate their temperature by panting, they sweat
through their paws.
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