We live in the golden age of information. The answers to many of life’s questions are just an internet search away. Despite this readily available wisdom, we still have a bad habit of believing health-related myths. Here are three popular health “facts” that are total works of fiction. THE 5-SECOND RULE KEEPS FOOD SAFE Obviously germs and bacteria don’t really wait five seconds to pounce, but snatching your chip off the floor fast keeps most of the germs away, right? Not according to a 2006 study published by Dr. Paul Dawson. He found conclusive evidence that when food comes into contact with a contaminated surface, bacteria The 5 -Second Rule Will Make You Sick 3 HEALTH MYTHS YOU PROBABLY BELIEVE
WHAT SUPER BOWL ADS MEAN TO US
Do You Watch the Game for the Commercials?
As Americans all across the nation line their tables with dip and salsa, fill their coolers to the brim with the coldest of drinks, and pull on a jersey featuring their choice quarterback, they are officially ready for the biggest football game of the year: Super Bowl LIII. According to Fortune.com, 111.3 million people gather around their TVs to watch this one game, widely believed to be one of the greatest competitions known to man. But of those millions of people, 26 percent claim that the best part of the broadcast is something other than the game. More and more Americans tune in to the Super Bowl for one simple reason: to see what crazy commercials come out next. Even the most avid of football fans would likely admit that the ads have become a form of entertainment unto themselves. Each year, various agencies battle to create the most memorable and poignant commercial. You’ll likely remember Budweiser’s strategy of incorporating emotional appeals, using cute Labrador puppies and gallant Clydesdale horses to pull on viewers’ heartstrings. Or you might remember Amazon’s reliance on humor and the star power of several celebrities when their virtual assistant, Alexa, allegedly lost her voice. But you’ll definitely remember when Chris Hemsworth and Danny McBride made a faux film trailer for a “Crocodile Dundee” sequel when they were really just creating a tourism ad for the entire continent of Australia. While these commercials are technically secondary to the game itself, they still play a huge role in encouraging people to spend a Sunday afternoon seated around their TVs — even the viewers who don’t really like football. Here at Janet Davis Cleaners, we consider Super Bowl ads to be a bit like business referrals. While referrals might not play a significant role in our ability to service your dry-cleaning needs, they are necessary to expand our clientele base. If dry cleaning is our football game, then your referrals are our commercials. As you sit down to watch Super Bowl LIII, I hope that every time you see a commercial that really hits home, you remember how much referrals mean to us and consider passing our name along to a friend. We might not have puppies or Clydesdales, but we’ll still do a great job!
are transferred immediately. Even one second spent on tile, wood, or carpet is enough to infest your food with salmonella or another serious contaminant. BOTTLED WATER IS SAFER THAN TAP WATER People seeking out safer water alternatives increases the sales of bottled “spring water” each year. However,
bottled water is more expensive, bad for the environment, and, as Dr. Morton Tavel of the Indiana University School of Medicine pointed out, over 50 percent of bottled water is just filtered tap water. The same effect can be achieved with a home filtration system. Of course, if the tap water in your area has been contaminated, bottled water is a safer alternative. However, in most circumstances, bottled water is no healthier than tap water. CRACKING YOUR KNUCKLES CAUSES ARTHRITIS The connection between knuckle-cracking and arthritis came from studies where participants self-reported their habits. Modern medical research has shown these results to be false. The official stance from the John Hopkins Arthritis Center states, “There is no evidence that cracking knuckles causes any damage such as arthritis in the joints.” Still, chronic knuckle-cracking can lead to reduced grip strength, so you might want to break the habit anyway. You’ve probably heard these myths for years, but just because something is common knowledge doesn’t mean it is true. With information so easily available, always take the time to research the facts, especially when it comes to your health.
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