Jun 30, 2009 -
11 Health Myths That May Surprise You
By Tara Parker-Pope
Myths, half-truths and wives’ tales persist in medicine. Sometimes doctors and nurses even believe things that aren’t true or at least are unproven. That’s the focus of a new book, “Don’t Swallow Your Gum!
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Dec 20, 2008 -
This is what Laura Doyle has to say about making yourself more approachable to men. I think she makes some good points. Do you agree or disagree?
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Nov 21, 2007 -
There are a couple of myths told each year at my house on Thanksgiving. One is that Uncle Lou will finally get the hint by Friday afternoon that he's overstayed his welcome and will leave without swiping most of the leftovers. The other is that there's a natural chemical in turkey called tryptophan that makes you sleepy after the Thanksgiving meal.
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Sep 22, 2008 -
Allergies - Facts and Myths
My son has all kinds of problems with allergies. Over the
years, my wife and I have heard many things...half of which
was not true. Here is a good little video to straighten you
out.
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Sep 19, 2008 -
So, I just got this beauty bulletin email from Paula Begoun, derm from the very popular book,"Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me". Below you'll find her 'myth regarding eye creams' which I found interesting. It makes sense, but I wanted to get other thoughts.
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Nov 09, 2006 -
So I'm sure we've all heard some of these. It's time to bust them! Thanks to Snopes.com for clearing things up.
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Nov 24, 2009 -
Metaphor: Smart Men Make Passes at Women with Glasses
An Interview with Christine B. Whelan, author of 'Why Smart Men Marry Smart Women'
Meet Christine Whelan—an attractive, 29-year-old woman with a doctorate from Oxford University. When I spoke with her she happened to be single, having been dumped two years earlier by a man who told her she was intellectually intimidating.
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Nov 17, 2009 -
I really need to get toned up." I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard that. You've probably said it a million times...heck, I've said and I even know better.
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Feb 10, 2008 -
Welcome migraineurs!
This hopefully this will be a place where we can chat about how this disease, yes disease, that is affecting our lives. Hopefully, we can share how we have successfully treated the attacks, prevented the attacks and lived our lives when they happen anyway.
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Jun 25, 2007 -
Let's face it, at some point your mother gave you health advice. Whether it was telling you that sitting too close to the television causes blindness or to "feed a cold, starve a fever," she was only looking out for your own good. When it comes right down to it though, a few are actually true while others should be taken with a grain of salt.
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