Night trips to the refrigerator are associated with obesity, but they are not the cause of it. They don’t make us any fatter than snacks we eat during the day or in the evening. However, a lack of physical activity is a great way to gain some weight.
8. Teething doesn’t cause fever.
Many parents think that it’s normal for a child to have a high fever when they are teething, even though it’s a myth. Yes, teething can sometimes cause a small fever (usually when the first tooth appears). But if a baby has a high fever (100-100°F), it can be a symptom of an illness.
9. Sitting with crossed legs is okay.
Research doesn’t prove that sitting with crossed legs causes nerve damage or varices. It doesn’t lead to any serious damage because the blood pressure normalizes when we change our pose. The only exception is that people with a high risk of having clots shouldn’t sit in this pose.
10. Bad breath doesn’t indicate an underlying condition.
Most of the time, bad breath is caused by dental problems (teeth, gums, and diet). Sometimes, when a person has problems with some organs (for example, kidneys, lungs, intestine), bad breath can be a symptom, but it will definitely not be the only one. So don’t panic or look for diseases you don’t have.
11. Running doesn’t hurt the knees.
In fact, running doesn’t hurt the knees if you do it right. Don’t run barefoot, choose comfortable shoes, and calculate how strong you are. Beginners should not go for a run more than 3-4 times a week.
12. You can watch TV close up.
If you watch TV from a close distance, it won’t hurt your eyes, even though you might feel that you are tired. By the way, unlike adults, kids don’t have trouble focusing at a close distance. Maybe this is why kids love watching cartoons right at the screen: they just don’t get tired.
13. You can eat ice cream even when you are ill.
Many people never eat ice cream when they are ill. However, it won’t make your illness worse if you eat your favorite sundae. Sometimes, ice cream can make pain in the throat less bad. It can also give you the necessary calories if you are not hungry when you are sick.
14. Toenail fungus can’t be cured.
Yes, treating toenail fungus can be hard, but it’s simply not true that it’s incurable. All you need to do is have a complete course of antifungal medicine to get rid of the fungus. There are also home remedies that can help, and here’s the simplest recipe:
You should mix 1 part vinegar with 2 parts water, and soak the affected foot in the mixture. Keep your foot in the liquid for 20 minutes every day. After a week, you should notice progress.
However, if you see that natural ways are not very effective, you should see a doctor.
Bonus: If you leave one of your legs uncovered, you will sleep better.
As it turns out, an uncovered leg helps us fall asleep easier and faster because it helps us to regulate our body temperature. Our temperature drops when we are asleep, but a warm blanket can destroy this balance. The easiest way to restore it is to leave your leg uncovered: this way your body will give away the extra heat.
