How do Old Wives' Tales stack up?
from How to Health Hosted by Dr. Scott Lear, Christine Henderson
Old Wives' Tales are claims or sayings meant to promote a specific behaviour, such as eating carrots to improve eyesight. Many of these Tales started without any facts or science to support them and while following some may be harmless, others are not. In this episode, we've fact-checked four common Old Wives' Tales related to health, and the results may surprise you.
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