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Can You Debunk Diet Myths?
Losing weight is hard, but finding misinformation about dieting is frighteningly easy. Although I spend a lot of time debunking diet myths on FitSugar, I also never cease to get questions from readers wondering about the latest facts and fads. Can your separate truth from fiction?
Epilepsy Myth
I just read this and knew I had to share it: it is a myth that a person having a seizure can swallow their tongue, therefore you should never put anything in their mouth. If you put an object in someone's mouth who is having a seizure, they could bite it and the piece of stick or pencil could get lodged in their throat and block their ability to breath. Which is ultimately more dangerous than a seizure.
Does Muscle Turn to Fat?
True or False? If You Stop Exercising, Your Muscle Turns to Fat
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False
True or False: Drinking Water Before Working Out Causes Cramps
True or False: Drinking water before (and during) exercise will lead to cramps.
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Myths on the Pill Debunked
Do you take "the pill?" If so, you're not alone. However, despite the overwhelming number of women on the pill right now, there are still some serious myths floating around out there, giving the pill a very bad rep.
Microwave Myths Busted
Here are some myths about your microwave that need clearing up:
1. Microwaving your food kills all the nutrients. FALSE.
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Fact or Fiction: Health Myths
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? And do you need all that water? With myths and old wives' tales sounding more like bona fide medical advice, knowing how to take care of yourself can be plain confusing.
Fact or Myth: Sleep
If you never give much thought to the topic of sleep, you should, because we spend a third of our lives snoozing. It plays a huge role in our overall health, so check out this slideshow to separate the facts from the myths.
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5 Running Myths
Many of you are avid runners, but myths persist about this popular form of cardio. Let's review a few of the common misconceptions about running.
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Top Ten Nutrition Myths Debunked
I don't know if you feel this way, but it always seems like there is someone standing over my shoulder saying, "You know carbs make you fat." Or my personal favorite, "You drink? I thought you were some kind of health nut."
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