Don't Cross Your Eyes...They'll Get Stuck That Way!: And 75 Other Health Myths Debunked

ISBN-13: 9780312681876 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 304 str.

Aaron Carroll; Rachel Vreeman; Drs Carroll &. Vreeman

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The ultimate myth-busting collection of quirky and curious facts about your body and health In 2009, Drs. Aaron E. Carroll and Rachel C. Vreeman explored a wide range of myths and misconceptions about our bodies and health in the media sensation, Don't Swallow Your Gum , featured on The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, and in The New York Times, USA Today, and more.Now, they're delving into a whole new collection of myths based on the latest scientific research, including: - Eggs give you high cholesterol. - You should stretch before you exercise. - Kids in day care catch more colds. - Sit-ups or crunches will flatten your stomach. - A glass of warm milk will put you to sleep. With a perfect balance of authoritative research and breezy humor, Don't Cross Your Eyes . . . They'll Get Stuck That Way exposes the truth behind all of the things you thought you knew about your health, your well-being, and how the body works.