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

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 Sh [...]
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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."