Don't Cross Your Eyes...They'll Get Stuck That Way!: And 75 Other Health Myths Debunked

The ultimate myth-busting collection of quirky and curious facts about your body and health

In 2009, Drs. Aaron E. Carroll and Rachel C. Vreeman explored a wide range of myths and misconceptions about our bodies and health in the media sensation, Don't Swallow Your Gum , featured on The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, and in The New York Times, USA Today, and more.

Now, they're delving into a whole new collection of myths based on the latest scientific research, including:

- Eggs give you high cholesterol.

- You should stretch before you exercise.

- Kids in day care catch more colds.

- Sit-ups or crunches will flatten your stomach.

- A glass of warm milk will put you to sleep.

With a perfect balance of authoritative research and breezy humor, Don't Cross Your Eyes . . . They'll Get Stuck That Way exposes the truth behind all of the things you thought you knew about your health, your well-being, and how the body works.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 07/05/2011
ISBN: 9780312681876
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 7.39h x 4.93w x 0.82d