Tag: myths
Psychologists challenge common myths about people who prefer solitude
New psychological research suggests that people who seek time alone may be recharging their minds rather than avoiding others.
The biggest myths about diet – and what actually holds true
Many people believe they eat healthily, but their choices may be based on misconceptions.
The back pain myths many people still believe
Long-held beliefs about back pain may be keeping many people from recovering as quickly as they could.
6 myths about cholesterol you should stop believing, according to dietitians
High cholesterol affects millions, yet misinformation still circulates about what causes it and how to lower it. Here are some of the most persistent...
Truth or Myth? What Science Says About the Most Common Alcohol Beliefs
From hangover hacks to sobering shortcuts, alcohol is surrounded by myths that have been passed down like folk wisdom. But when science enters the...
One in three kids has the wrong dad? Here’s what science actually says
It’s one of the most persistent myths in popular culture: That up to one in three fathers isn’t actually the biological parent of their...