Bogus Health Facts You’ve Been Guilty Of Sharing On Social Media

Bogus health facts that are really ridiculous
You spent your entire life believing that carrots would ensure you had 20/20 vision. You refuse to swim after eating because you’re afraid you’ll cramp up and drown. These bogus health facts are passed on from generation to generation and we actually believe they’re true. You probably even shared them on your social media accounts because you thought you were doing your family and friends a huge favor. But sadly, these bogus health facts can do more harm than good. Now it’s time to put all those inaccurate beliefs to rest and separate fact from fiction. In order to do that, here’s a list of the most common misconceptions that you need to stop sharing right away.

Wait 30 Minutes After Eating Before You Swim

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This myth suggests that most of your blood supply will go to your stomach while you’re digesting. This will leave your muscles with very little blood, causing cramps. While cramps do happen while swimming, there’s no documented case that suggests that anyone has drowned from a cramp caused by a full stomach.

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