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Nutritionists have been preaching about the low fat diet for over 30 years now. The result? During those 30 years, obesity has increased to 64% of the American population. Obesity increases the risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and some types of cancer.
To avoid this from happening to you, learn these 4 low-fat diet myths.
Vampires are all the rage. Along with this craze about vampires, there are many vampire myths floating around. Before you start believing any of these myths, learn a few lessons from vampire history and discover the truth.
One out of every two women and one out of every four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Currently, ten million men and women living in the United States suffer from this crippling condition.
Osteoporosis is a serious condition. With startling statistics like these, the American public needs to educate themselves about how to prevent osteoporosis. A good start is to understand 3 of the most common myths surrounding this condition.
High blood pressure affects one in three adults in the United States and is beginning to affect children as young as 12-years-old. With so much concern about lowering blood pressure, many myths are springing up. Learn the truth about these myths.
At one time or another, we have all had a wart. At one time or another, we were all told that playing with frogs caused that wart. This and many other myths surrounding warts are harmless, but it never hurts to know the truth.
It's true. We can't escape death but while we're still here in the here and now, we might as well learn to tell the difference about what's true and what is simply a myth. See which myths you've believed all your life and what information is true.
Facebook is without a doubt the top social networking site on the internet. Along with its many users come many myths. Here are the top myths so you can finally learn the truth about your favorites spot to hang out.
Are the French really that different from Americans? Unless you're planning a trip to France, it probably doesn't make that much difference to you. But, if you're interested in a trip abroad, you need to know what's true and what's myth about the French people.
Here are some common misunderstandings about France that most Americans seem to accept as truth. Find out for yourself whether your ideas about France are truth or myth.
Going on a diet is difficult enough. Don't make it harder than necessary by sabotaging it and believing these common food myths. Learn the truth and stay on the right track for successful weight loss
Americans are trusting souls so when it comes to green technology, we often believe everything we're told. If your goal is to become eco-friendly and to make a smaller impact on the environment, learn the truth about these three myths.
