Even in our hyper-connected world where reliable medical knowledge is ridiculously accessible, many health-related myths still carry on through the years. When discovered, these long-held false beliefs often leave the former believer at a loss to explain where the questionable information came from
The list below contains six medical myths that have been around for a long time. See if you find anything that surprises you.1. You can’t get pregnant if you’re on your period.The Association website explains that while this is a rare occurrence, if the woman has a shorter than typical cycle and ovulates early, a pregnancy can definitely happen.
The website goes on to explain that while water has an important role to play in the smooth functioning of our bodies, the exact amount needed on any given day can vary widely. Sometimes you’ll need way more, like on a hot day when you’re sweating up a storm or days when you’re more physically active. On other days when you’re inside relaxing on the couch, you don’t need nearly so much.
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the vast majority of ulcers are caused by a bacteria calledHowever, some ulcers can be caused by the long-term use of aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs . In the past, it was widely believed that it’s dangerous to allow someone with a concussion to sleep for fear they’ll slip into a coma or lose consciousness with no one knowing. Popular thought was that concussed individuals should be woken as often as every two hours or not be allowed to sleep at all.
Yes, eggs have lots of cholesterol, and high LDL blood cholesterol increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. But recent research has found that the cholesterol in our blood doesn’t come directly from what we eat; it’s manufactured by the liver, stimulated by the saturated and trans fats in our diet.
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