Humanity has a long history with alcohol. Over time, many myths about alcoholic beverages have emerged. Here are just a …
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There are countless myths about sleep. Here are four of the most common ones that researchers have debunked. Myth 1: Exercising at night harms sleep quality Some people believe that…
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During the 1665 bubonic plague, Londoners desperately searched for ways to protect themselves. One popular remedy was a mixture of two small cloves of garlic with half a liter of…
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Many people around the world start their day with a cup of coffee. Coffee lovers often bristle when someone criticizes their morning cup, hunting for its flaws. Modern science increasingly…
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Modern nutrition science is overturning long-held beliefs about healthy eating that have shaped our diets for years. Leading experts share how we should approach these myths. Natural sugar is healthier…
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The mechanisms behind the bioactive compounds in coffee, tea, and chocolate are more complex than they first appear. Counterintuitive Effects Caffeine is a methylxanthine that works in the brain by…
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Summer and heat are nearly synonymous. When temperatures soar above 77°F and the air feels stifling, people get desperate to cool off. That leads to all kinds of theories and…
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Counting sheep every night or sipping alcohol to fall asleep? Those folk remedies are myths. One sleep specialist who calls them out is Dr. Lindsey Browning of the British Sleep…
