Five Myths About Being Sick That Moms Still Believe

Posted by Abby Crawford on

 

 

 

#1.)  Cover your head, because that's where you lose most of your body heat:  85% of moms believe it, but it just FEELS that way because your face is sensitive to heat.

 

 

#2.)  Get plenty of rest, and do NOT exercise when you're sick:  72% believe it.  While you need to get your rest, exercise can actually make you feel better.

 

 

#3.)  Cover your mouth with your hand when you sneeze:  49% of moms believe it, but then your hands are covered with germs.  Instead, cough into your elbow.

 

 

#4.)  "Starve a cold and feed a fever."  Or is it "feed a cold and starve a fever?"  Actually, neither.  You should always eat well and be hydrated, but 40% believe the myth.

 

 

#5.)  If you go outside with wet hair, you'll get sick:  38% of moms think so.  Wet hair doesn't expose you to any more viruses than dry, but it will make you colder.

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