Fact or Fiction? Medical sleuths return with new reality checks

MYTH BUSTERS

Sit-ups and crunches for stomach flattening: You may be yearning for six-pack abs, but “sit-ups are not going to take that fat from your belly away,” Dr. Rachel Vreeman said. “It's your overall exercise and energy expenditure that will eventually reduce it down.”
Stretching before exercise: Evidence shows that it doesn't necessarily prevent injuries or keep you from getting sore, she said. But many athletes still swear by it.
Cancer's march: Some people assume cancer can't be prevented. But “there are lots of things you can do that really can reduce your risk of getting cancer,” Vreeman said. That includes being a nonsmoker and limiting exposure to the sun and to excess radiation from other sources, such as unnecessary CT scans. Other steps include vaccinating young people against human papillomavirus (HPV) to reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
Bathroom door handles: They aren't the dirtiest thing in the bathroom, Vreeman said. Faucets and sinks tend to be dirtier, and the bathroom floor is pretty icky, too, she said. “Thinking about putting your bag or purse down on the floor is probably something you should devote more concern toward than touching the door handle with your hand.”
Paper towels vs. air dryers: Go ahead and grab some paper towels. They “really seem to do a better job,” Vreeman said, although some air dryers bear statements saying they're more sanitary.
Colds and cold weather: No, you didn't get a cold last winter just because you went out in chilly weather, Vreeman said. “There are reasons to dress appropriately for the weather, but avoiding a cold is not one of them.”

Exploring myths has become a niche for Vreeman and Carroll, an associate professor of pediatrics. Their latest book is a follow-up to their maiden myth buster, “Don't Swallow Your Gum!” (St. Martin's Griffin, 2009). That book attracted widespread attention, turning up on “The Dr. Oz Show” and CNN as well as in national publications such as The New York Times. She hopes the book will make the public more inquisitive and less likely to waste money. Sometimes, “people get rich off of these things that don't work, which makes us frustrated,” Vreeman said. “It's one thing if something works to spend a lot of money on it, but if something doesn't work — and occasionally might even be harmful to you — don't waste all kinds of money buying that thing.

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Fact or Fiction? Medical sleuths return with new reality checks

“Thinking about putting your bag or purse down on the floor is probably something you should devote more concern toward than touching the door handle with your hand.” Paper towels vs. air dryers: Go ahead and grab some paper towels.



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