It’s really important to know that there are a lot of health myths out there that many people believe – and most of them are not true. These don’t just have to do with exercise or diet, but more of your overall health. Here are 7 of the most common health myths everyone believes that actually aren’t true.
We Only Use A Small Portion of Our Brain
There is no scientific evidence to support this very weird rumour. I don’t even know where it came from.
Girls Pee Out Of Their Vaginas
Quick Anatomy Lesson: There are three holes down there. One is urethra, which is where you pee out of. One is your vagina, and that is where you have sex and babies pass through. Lastly, there is your anus. You do not pee out of your vagina.
Low-Fat Means Healthier
When a company slaps “low-fat” on a product, they are doing it for one reason: to make more money. People see low-fat and think that they’re eating something good for them, so they buy a whole bunch. Don’t be fooled. If something is low-fat, it might have less fat than it’s full-fat sibling – but what about sugar? Carbs? All of the other chemicals that are making it low-fat? If you want to eat healthier, start eating natural foods.
Muscles = Healthy
Don’t see a super muscular dude or girl and immediately assume he/she is super healthy. Plenty of really muscular people are on unhealthy supplements or even steroids.
Cracking Your Knuckles Gives You Arthritis
I argue with people about this ALL THE TIME. Cracking your knuckles is actually just popping air pockets. It will not give you arthritis. I promise.
Crunches Alone Will Get Rid Of Stomach Fat
That’s not totally true. You could do 500 crunches a night, but if you’re not doing anything else, you won’t see a difference in the way your stomach looks. Crunches don’t get rid of abdominal fight. If you’re trying to lose abdominal fat, you have to change your diet first, then exercise. And don’t only rely on crunches. Yes, they’re great for building ab muscles, but you can’t just spot train. You need to work out other parts of your body as well.
Antibiotics Help A Cold
It’s cold season, so this is especially important. Antibiotics are necessary in fighting bacteria-related illnesses, but they will not help viral illnesses. And, you guessed it: a cold is a virus. This is why antibiotics don’t help stomach viruses either. The best way to treat a cold is to get plenty of rest, drink a lot of water, and blow your nose a lot.
