Good Advice or Think Twice?

developed by Healthy Advice | reviewed by Johns Hopkins University

You’ve heard medical myths and health misconceptions. See how well you separate health fact from fiction by casting your vote on some common pieces of advice. 

Vote "Good Advice" if you think the facts are accurate and supported by good scientific evidence.

Vote “Think Twice” if you suspect a bit of advice is really a health myth or if the facts are still open to debate.

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Reach for a laxative or call your doctor if you’re not having a bowel movement every day.
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Wash your hands frequently to prevent the flu or avoid spreading flu germs.
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Don’t go out with wet hair in cold weather to prevent colds and pneumonia.
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Reduce the chance of constipation by regularly cleaning out toxins from your colon with enemas or colonics.
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If your kid has ADHD or ADD, just a little sugar in his diet is a big no-no.
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Always put babies to sleep on their backs until they are one year old.
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