Myths and the Old Wives' Tales
1. Muscle Turns to Fat if You Don’t Use It: FALSE!
Muscle and
fat are two distinct tissues that don’t convert into each other. When
you stop exercising, muscles shrink and allow for fats to slide into
their place. People who stop exercising also tend to consume the same number of
calories they did when they were working out, which means fewer
calories out and probable weight gain. And since muscle mass increases
the metabolic rate, less muscle means you’re more likely to put on fat
weight if you’re eating more and exercising less. All three factors
give the illusion of muscle turning to fat. The good news is moderate
physical activity can prevent this from happening.
My comments: Gosh can u believe it, even after 2 n a half yrs of theory in medicine, I'm still telling ppl this with much conviction! Malunya..
2. Women Get Drunk Faster Than Men: TRUE!
Women’s bodies have
a lower percentage of water than men’s and, therefore, reach a higher
blood alcohol concentration faster. And that’s not all. Women have half
the amount of gastric alcohol dehydrogenase, a compound that breaks
down alcohol. The amount of alcohol metabolized by a woman’s liver and
stomach is only about 20% of the amount men metabolize. Because women
aren’t as efficient in digesting alcohol, a greater amount of alcohol
hits the bloodstream and goes straight to the brain.
My comments: Yeap agreed. Pls raise ur hands for those who learn this in A Level Biology class!
3. Alcohol Kills Brain Cells: FALSE!
People who drink on a
regular basis, even if they drink heavily, aren’t slaughtering gray
matter. Studies show that damage to human cells occurs only when
alcohol is consumed in extremely high concentrations, and the blood
alcohol concentrations that make people drunk are far lower than the
concentrations lethal to cells.
But remember that, though it doesn’t actually kill cells, heavy alcohol
consumption can cause long-term damage by disrupting the
message-carrying nerve connections (dendrites) attached to neurons in
the cerebellum
My comments: Alright..this. I didn't know. If u ask me I would most certainly say TRUE. but again the facts are an eye-opener.
4. A Cup of Green Tea Can Help You Lose Weight Faster: FALSE!
Green tea is chock full of catechins, compounds with antioxidant
properties that supposedly speed up the metabolism and help you burn
off fat. Unfortunately, the levels of energy expenditure they generate
are too small to promote any significant weight loss. On the plus side,
one study showed that men who took a special green tea extract
containing 690 milligrams of catechins – 20 times the amount in a
typical cup of green tea – lost two pounds more than those who didn’t
take the extract. So massive amounts of green tea extract might serve
as a weight loss aid, but a cup or two a day isn’t going to make any
significant difference.
My comments: HUh??? Never heard before claims. But who's crazy enough to drink so much green tea. I rather go jogging/gym.
5. People Gain an Extra Five Pounds During the Holidays: FALSE!
Although it may feel like you’ve gained five pounds by the time New Year’s rolls around, most likely you haven’t. The average person gains just one to two pounds during the six-week year-end holiday period. In a recent study of 200 adults, participants gained an average of 1.05 pounds between early October and late February. Only 10% of the subjects gained more than five pounds. The biggest problem is that any weight you gain tends to stick around for good, despite those New Year’s resolutions you make. So make sure you watch the number of holiday goodies you consume.
Now for the Myth Quiz
Try to answer them then c whether ur grandparent/frens/parents have been telling u tales or truths.
1. Cutting your hair:
Makes it grow back thicker.
Gives the illusion that it has grown back thicker.
Stumps the re-growth of new hairs.
What i've to say: Gosh I've always thought dat it grows back thicker. Come to think of it, if it does, by the time u hit 50, you'll be the world's hairiest human. Yeap never thought of this one.
2. During the holidays most people gain about:
1 pound.
5 pounds.
10 pounds.
What i've to say: as explained on the 5th myth
3. Heart attacks are most common on what day of the week?
Sunday.
Monday.
Friday.
What i've to say: They din teach this in med school. Maybe this applies to the kwai los onli. What about the Asians???
4. Pregnant women should avoid cat litter boxes because:
Cat scratch fever is a danger.
A cat is more likely to attack an expectant mother.
The risk of toxoplasmosis is a danger.
What i've to say: Come on med students. Heard of Toxoplasma Gondii???
5. The best way to remove a tick is to:
Burn it.
Pour gasoline over it.
Pull it straight up out of the skin with tweezers.
What i've to say: LOL who wants to burn scalp or pour gasoline juz to get rid of some bug!! Then again tweezers..how bout fingernails??
6. How long after a meal should you wait before swimming?
It doesn't matter.
30 minutes.
45 minutes.
What i've to say: Wow, I thought there was a time frame. Apparently not. Yes!! next time I go swim after having a mighty large buffet!!
7. To prevent the spread of disease, you should replace your toothbrush:
Every 3 weeks.
Every 3-4 months.
Every year.
What i've to say: Ok, da answer's quite obvious unless if u r rich then probably ur answer is D: Everyday!!!
8. The Spanish fly has a reputation for enhancing sex drive. For most people it:
Makes them crave sex all of the time.
Can be toxic and damage both the kidneys and the genitals if taken in large amounts.
Makes them drowsy.
What i've to say: What da.. I din know flies have such a reputation. I wander which grandmother pass it down. And why Spanish?? Is Spanish n Sex synonymous?? I wander....
9. Women can improve their chances of achieving multiple orgasms by:
Refraining from sex for a long period of time.
Having sex with more than one partner.
Strengthening the pelvic muscles with pelvic exercises.
What i've to say: Ok, dis was a guess n I got it right!! If u dun know, refer to DA ANSWERS BELOW!!!
10. Sitting too close to the television:
Has no effect on your eyesight.
Can make you go blind and deaf.
Allows high levels of radiation to affect the eyes.
What i've to say: Crap, everyone says this "Dun go so near the TV. It will spoil your eyes." or somewhere along those lines. Apparently we have all been FOOLED! LET'S FIND THE CULPRIT WHO STARTED IT ALL!
For the Answers:
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Muscle and
fat are two distinct tissues that don’t convert into each other. When
you stop exercising, muscles shrink and allow for fats to slide into
their place. People who stop exercising also tend to consume the same number of
calories they did when they were working out, which means fewer
calories out and probable weight gain. And since muscle mass increases
the metabolic rate, less muscle means you’re more likely to put on fat
weight if you’re eating more and exercising less. All three factors
give the illusion of muscle turning to fat. The good news is moderate
physical activity can prevent this from happening.
My comments: Gosh can u believe it, even after 2 n a half yrs of theory in medicine, I'm still telling ppl this with much conviction! Malunya..
2. Women Get Drunk Faster Than Men: TRUE!
Women’s bodies have
a lower percentage of water than men’s and, therefore, reach a higher
blood alcohol concentration faster. And that’s not all. Women have half
the amount of gastric alcohol dehydrogenase, a compound that breaks
down alcohol. The amount of alcohol metabolized by a woman’s liver and
stomach is only about 20% of the amount men metabolize. Because women
aren’t as efficient in digesting alcohol, a greater amount of alcohol
hits the bloodstream and goes straight to the brain.
My comments: Yeap agreed. Pls raise ur hands for those who learn this in A Level Biology class!
3. Alcohol Kills Brain Cells: FALSE!
People who drink on a
regular basis, even if they drink heavily, aren’t slaughtering gray
matter. Studies show that damage to human cells occurs only when
alcohol is consumed in extremely high concentrations, and the blood
alcohol concentrations that make people drunk are far lower than the
concentrations lethal to cells.
But remember that, though it doesn’t actually kill cells, heavy alcohol
consumption can cause long-term damage by disrupting the
message-carrying nerve connections (dendrites) attached to neurons in
the cerebellum
My comments: Alright..this. I didn't know. If u ask me I would most certainly say TRUE. but again the facts are an eye-opener.
4. A Cup of Green Tea Can Help You Lose Weight Faster: FALSE!
Green tea is chock full of catechins, compounds with antioxidant
properties that supposedly speed up the metabolism and help you burn
off fat. Unfortunately, the levels of energy expenditure they generate
are too small to promote any significant weight loss. On the plus side,
one study showed that men who took a special green tea extract
containing 690 milligrams of catechins – 20 times the amount in a
typical cup of green tea – lost two pounds more than those who didn’t
take the extract. So massive amounts of green tea extract might serve
as a weight loss aid, but a cup or two a day isn’t going to make any
significant difference.
My comments: HUh??? Never heard before claims. But who's crazy enough to drink so much green tea. I rather go jogging/gym.
5. People Gain an Extra Five Pounds During the Holidays: FALSE!
Although it may feel like you’ve gained five pounds by the time New Year’s rolls around, most likely you haven’t. The average person gains just one to two pounds during the six-week year-end holiday period. In a recent study of 200 adults, participants gained an average of 1.05 pounds between early October and late February. Only 10% of the subjects gained more than five pounds. The biggest problem is that any weight you gain tends to stick around for good, despite those New Year’s resolutions you make. So make sure you watch the number of holiday goodies you consume.
Now for the Myth Quiz
Try to answer them then c whether ur grandparent/frens/parents have been telling u tales or truths.
1. Cutting your hair:
Makes it grow back thicker.
Gives the illusion that it has grown back thicker.
Stumps the re-growth of new hairs.
What i've to say: Gosh I've always thought dat it grows back thicker. Come to think of it, if it does, by the time u hit 50, you'll be the world's hairiest human. Yeap never thought of this one.
2. During the holidays most people gain about:
1 pound.
5 pounds.
10 pounds.
What i've to say: as explained on the 5th myth
3. Heart attacks are most common on what day of the week?
Sunday.
Monday.
Friday.
What i've to say: They din teach this in med school. Maybe this applies to the kwai los onli. What about the Asians???
4. Pregnant women should avoid cat litter boxes because:
Cat scratch fever is a danger.
A cat is more likely to attack an expectant mother.
The risk of toxoplasmosis is a danger.
What i've to say: Come on med students. Heard of Toxoplasma Gondii???
5. The best way to remove a tick is to:
Burn it.
Pour gasoline over it.
Pull it straight up out of the skin with tweezers.
What i've to say: LOL who wants to burn scalp or pour gasoline juz to get rid of some bug!! Then again tweezers..how bout fingernails??
6. How long after a meal should you wait before swimming?
It doesn't matter.
30 minutes.
45 minutes.
What i've to say: Wow, I thought there was a time frame. Apparently not. Yes!! next time I go swim after having a mighty large buffet!!
7. To prevent the spread of disease, you should replace your toothbrush:
Every 3 weeks.
Every 3-4 months.
Every year.
What i've to say: Ok, da answer's quite obvious unless if u r rich then probably ur answer is D: Everyday!!!
8. The Spanish fly has a reputation for enhancing sex drive. For most people it:
Makes them crave sex all of the time.
Can be toxic and damage both the kidneys and the genitals if taken in large amounts.
Makes them drowsy.
What i've to say: What da.. I din know flies have such a reputation. I wander which grandmother pass it down. And why Spanish?? Is Spanish n Sex synonymous?? I wander....
9. Women can improve their chances of achieving multiple orgasms by:
Refraining from sex for a long period of time.
Having sex with more than one partner.
Strengthening the pelvic muscles with pelvic exercises.
What i've to say: Ok, dis was a guess n I got it right!! If u dun know, refer to DA ANSWERS BELOW!!!
10. Sitting too close to the television:
Has no effect on your eyesight.
Can make you go blind and deaf.
Allows high levels of radiation to affect the eyes.
What i've to say: Crap, everyone says this "Dun go so near the TV. It will spoil your eyes." or somewhere along those lines. Apparently we have all been FOOLED! LET'S FIND THE CULPRIT WHO STARTED IT ALL!
For the Answers:
- Cutting your hair creates the illusion that it has grown back thicker. Removing the tips give the appearance of coarser hair.
- During the holidays most people gain 1.05 pounds.
- Heart attacks are most common on
Mondays. The risk of heart attacks is about 20% greater for men on
Mondays and 15% greater for women. - Pregnant women should avoid cat
litter boxes to limit the risk of toxoplasmosis, which cats can
contract by eating small prey that harbor parasites. Infection can also
occur by ingesting contaminated raw meat. When a cat is infected, the
organisms come off in its droppings. Infants born to mothers who become
infected for the first time during or just before getting pregnant are
more vulnerable to severe toxoplasmosis. - The best way to remove a tick is by grasping it as close to the skin as possible with tweezers and pulling it straight up.
- It doesn't matter how long you wait
after a meal you go swimming. Although swimming strenuously after
eating could lead to cramps, it's not as likely for recreational
swimmers. - To prevent the spread of disease, you
should replace your toothbrush every three to four months, although
bacteria can spread even before then. Prop your toothbrush up
vertically and keep it by an open window. - There is no research to support that
the dried, crushed body of the Spanish fly enhances sex drive. In
anything larger than small doses, it can actually be toxic and cause
damage to the kidneys and genitals. - Women can improve their chances of
achieving multiple orgasms by strengthening the pelvic muscles with
pelvic exercises, known as Kegels. - Sitting too close to the television has no effect on your eyesight.
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