6 of the most common myths about our body many people still believe

12/31/2020

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Science Story: 6 of the most common myths about our body many people still believe

Just because something is common knowledge doesn’t mean it’s right. Our bodies might be the most studied things on our planet, and, somehow, we still get some facts wrong. Let's dispel 6 popular myths about the human body.

Myth #1: Your eyesight will deteriorate if you read from a screen or in the dark

Science Story: Although reading with insufficient light or from a monitor might tire your eyesight, if you give your eyes time to recover, they’ll be back to 100% in no time. — shutterstock

Myth #2: You can fix split ends with the right hair treatment

Science Story: No matter how many fancy products you buy, there’s only one way to get rid of split ends. Cutting them! — shutterstock

Myth #3: Humans have five senses

Science Story: We have much more than 5 well-known senses. We also have a sense of balance known as equilibrioception and a sense of pain called nociception among others. — shutterstock

Can you name any other little-known human senses?

Myth #4: Healthy teeth need to be white

Science Story: In fact, teeth are rarely completely white without special treatment. The natural hue is more yellowish than sparkling white. — shutterstock

Myth #5: If you put oil on a burn, it will heal faster

Science Story: The best thing to do if you get a burn is to apply something cold to it. Oil will not allow the surface to breath and will trap all of the heat on the skin. — shutterstock

Myth #6: The lines on your wrists and palms can predict your future

Science Story: Despite some popular fortune telling ideas, neither your palms or wrists can tell you anything about your life or future. There is no science behind palmistry. — shutterstock

Do you want to dispel any other common myths about health? Feel free to do it in the comments!

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14 Comments

Steve Tingle

Having been myopic all my life I was accused of reading too much, or under the blankets with a torch, but actually when first diagnosed the optician said it was inherited. In fact we have never been able to find an ancestor who needed glasses from an early age - the only relative we knew of was my grandfather and he was long sighted. I have since claimed it is because of my massive brain which didn't allow enough room for my eyes to focus properly!

Lynne Cage

Yes for burns / scolding cool water from a tap immediately! When my son was about 2 yrs he grabbed nanna’s boiling tea pot & it poured over his neck & torso. Scary horrific to say the least! I ran him to the bath & kept cool water over his body for at least half an hour, with him screaming. Then grabbed wet flannels to place on him, raced him to the doctor. By pouring the cold water on him, my Scott healed with no scarring 🥺🙏🏼

Perk

Run cold water on a burn and then treat with aloe vera.

Perk

Lynne Cage, Glad Scott is ok.

Cookie Kramer

Fascinating information yep I'm very nearsighted and so are all my siblings!

Gail Cusack

Scald - to burn the skin with hot liquid. Scold - to reprimand

Betty Wiendels

Lynne Cage, When my daughter Tanya was one yr old in 1980, by accident, my sister Maria spilled a pot of boiling water filled with potatoes onto Tanya's arm. So our family and I rushed her to the hospital, where she received a special cream and a dressing around her arm. We had to return her there for a change of dressing every evening for about one week. No scarring @ all!

Bob Fowler

I have a Sense that tells me when I'm in trouble with the Wife. 😂🤣

Sean Case

All fascinating facts! Being one who follows The Way , The Truth and The Life my trust is in The Living God & the facts that He makes known to me!

Diana Roll

Steve Tingle, Ha, ha…I love it😂!

Sean Philips

Rudy Datoc, another myth. Flour should not be used to treat burns as it will not help cool the burn and may cause additional pain, lead to an increased risk of infection and make it more difficult for a medical professional to assess and treat the wound.

Leticia Olsen

👍🏼Yes run cold water to burn or scold. Yellowish colour teeth is healthy because of the enamel on teeth. Cut tip of hair regularly to avoid split ends.Some people can read your palms and sometimes astonished me.

Rudy Datoc

Pour cover with flour on skin burn helps

Sim

Steve Tingle, :)) good one!

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