THE 5-SECOND RULE WILL MAKE YOU SICK 3 Health Myths You Probably Believe
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
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 are transferred immediately. Even one second spent on tile, wood, or carpet is enough to infest your food with salmonella or another serious contaminant. BottledWater Is Safer Than TapWater 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.
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.
The Weight of a PWID Charge Under Pennsylvania’s Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act (35 P.S. Section 780-101) Possession with the Intent to Deliver (PWID-35 P.S. Section 780- 113(30)) is a felony offense in Pennsylvania. Therefore, PWID is far more serious than illegal possession for personal use. Unlike a simple possession charge, when an individual is taken to court for a PWID, the prosecution must prove 100 percent guilt. Proof of actual or constructive possession of a controlled substance, narcotic, or drug must be presented, along with an intent to manufacture, deliver, or distribute it. The weight of the drug, narcotic, or controlled substance is essential — it will determine the span of time a personmight spend in jail following a conviction. A PWID charge for over 1,000 grams of heroin, cocaine, or any Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance has an offense gravity score (OGS) of 13. A PWID for these same substances with a weight of 100 – 1,000 grams has an OGS of 11, while 50 – 100 grams has an OGS of 10. Different weights result in different criminal penalties, even if the person charged has no prior criminal history in Pennsylvania. The following chart shows the sentence severity per OGS. Drug OGS Sentence Guideline Cocaine, Heroin Schedule I, II 13 60-78 Months 36-54 Months 11
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