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| Old wives say:
Eating carrots is good for your eyes. Mom had the right idea but the wrong vegetable. The nutrient lutein -- found in small amounts in carrots -- has been shown to reduce the severity of the age-related eye disease macular degeneration (one of the top causes of vision loss). Broccoli, spinach and other green leafy vegetables are much better sources. Final verdict: False |
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Old
wives say: Don't crack your knuckles -- it causes arthritis.
"The 'cracking' is actually caused by the bursting of a bubble of nitrogen that forms inside the joint when the joint moves," says John Klippel, M.D., medical director of the Arthritis Foundation. "Popping your knuckles may be annoying to others, but it doesn't cause arthritis, enlarged joints or musculoskeletal problems." Final verdict: False |
By Patricia King, from Lifetimetv.com
