Health myths busted

Old wives have probably given you some false tales in terms of health. According to WebMD.com, here are several health-related myths that need busting:

• You should drink eight glasses of water a day. Turns out there’s no need to count cups. Research shows that gulping a glass when you’re thirsty should be enough to keep you hydrated.

• Eggs are bad for your heart. Contrary to popular belief, eating an egg or two a day doesn’t raise the risk of heart disease in healthy people, and they contain omega-3s, which may actually lower the risk.

• Being cold gives you a cold. Spending time in chilly outdoor environments won’t make you sick, despite what your grandmother says. In fact, you’re more likely to get sick from too much time indoors.

• Sugar makes kids hyper. Eating lots of sugar isn’t good for kids, but sweets won’t cause them to act out, do poorly with homework or hurt their focus.