Myth #1: Drink eight glasses of water a day
The truth: Water's great, but you also whet your whistle with juice, tea, milk, fruits and vegetables — quite enough to keep you hydrated.
Myth #2: Stress will turn your hair gray
So far, though, no scientific evidence proves a bad day turns your locks silver.
Myth #3: Reading in poor light ruins your eyes
you won't do any permanent damage, except maybe cause crow's-feet.
Myth #4: Coffee's really bad for you
Myth #5: Feed a cold, starve a fever
And there is no good evidence that diet has any effect on a cold or fever
Myth #6: Fresh is always better than frozen
Frozen can be just as good as fresh
Myth #7: Eggs raise your cholesterol
Eggs offer lean protein and vitamins A and D
Myth #8: Get cold, and you'll catch a cold
Chilling doesn't hurt your immunity
Myth #9: Your lipstick could make you sick
The reality is that lead is in almost everything
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