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 DEBUNKING HEALTH MYTHS

 

 

“It is health that is the real wealth and not the pieces of gold or silver.”

 

In our day-to-day existence, we try arduously to maintain our health and fitness, but on the way we start believing in inaccurate information associated with health. It is time to put an end to these alluring misconceptions, myths and inaccuracies passed down through the generations. To help the cause, we have debunked the most popular health 'facts' that we follow in our everyday life.

 

Myth: Eating eggs causes high cholesterol.

Fact: Eggs are an affordable source of protein and other nutrients. 

They're naturally high in cholesterol. But the cholesterol in eggs doesn't seem to raise cholesterol levels the way some other foods, such as those high in trans fats and saturated fats do. Harvard[1]  University's analysis even suggests that eating eggs can ameliorate your heart health.

                                                                                                          

Myth: “Starving yourself” can be effective for weight loss.

Fact: The starvation diet significantly cuts down the number of calories we consume in a day. It may seem like an effective strategy for losing pounds of weight quickly. But in the longer run, it can lead to opposite results. Eating too little or starving yourself is a bad idea and it leads to rebound weight gain. Eating a balanced low calorie diet will help you to lose weight.

 

Myth: Cracking knuckles leads to Arthritis.

Fact: Cracking knuckles may be annoying for people who sit near you for a prolonged period. But it’s not going to give you arthritis, as some of you might believe. The crack is due popping of air bubbles in the fluid that lubricates the joints which is known as synovial fluid. While the practice does not cause arthritis, it has some negative consequences as it has been found that it can lead to reduced grip strength and swelling in the hands.

 

Myth: Coffee stunts your growth.

Fact: According to Harvard University, "There is no scientifically valid evidence to suggest that coffee can stunt a person's growth." The basis of this myth stems from the idea that caffeine in coffee can be the cause of osteoporosis, a vitamin D deficiency disease that makes the bones fragile.

 

Myth: You must drink 64 ounces of water each day.

Fact: Everyone knows the eight-by-eight rule: Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. While based on accurate observations (water keeps you healthy), the notion that everyone needs exactly 64 ounces of water each day is wrong. Everyone has different hydration needs and should adjust their water intake accordingly based on their activity level and signs of dehydration.

 

Most of these are persistent health myths, which we have spent our entire life believing and following. It is time to stop accepting and believing the health facts which are not backed by scientific research.

by ANJALI (Editorial team)

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