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1. why do people believe it Our mental health is at least as important as our physical health. It strongly affects our daily lives – how they feel to us, as well as our ability do the things we need and want to, including work, study, getting on with people and looking after ourselves and others.

2. what is the real science what is real or science Depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions can diminish interest in self-care activities.

3. why it is important to know the truth Our mental health is at least as important as our physical health. It strongly affects our daily lives – how they feel to us, as well as our ability do the things we need and want to, including work, study, getting on with people and looking after ourselves and others.

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Myth: cracking knuckles can cause arthritis

https://uamshealth.com/medical-myths/will-cracking-your-knuckles-cause-arthritis/

1. why do people believe this myth is because you hear the pop and it causes you to lose some grip strength for a minute or two. There are no connections between the two except for the reduced strength but it doesn't last long.

2. What is the real science or fact that proves it wrong? There's no scientific evidence to support the claim that cracking knuckles causes arthritis. Studies do show though that there's been no increase in risk of arthritis in habitual knuckle crackers compared to those who don't crack their knuckles

3. Why is it important for people to know the truth? This is important because if it does then people will have more pain in joints and stiffness. if this is true then there will be more problems and it could cause mass problems like say some guy has arthritis in the military and they can't hold a gun or grenade it can cause serious problems in the world

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Will Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis? | UAMS Health

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The Department of Orthopedics noted there is no evidence that knuckle cracking causes arthritis. However, repeatedly cracking your knuckles may cause temporary soreness of the joint. Knuckles are the joints between your fingers and your hands. These joints are surrounded and lubricated by synovial fluid, a thick, clear liquid. When you…

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By: Sophia Newman

Myth:

The 5 second rule.

1.) Why do people believe it?

Because it gives us a simple and quick solution for dealing with dropped food, That if you pick it up within five seconds makes it safe to eat.

2.) What is the real science or fact?

Though the five-second rule may seem like a silly line of information, food safety is a major health drift in the United States.

3.) Why is it important to understand the truth.

For your safety and for your health.

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By:Ava Ellison

Myth: Sugar makes kids hyper.

1.)Why do people believe it.

Some people believe this because,the sugar-hyperactivity myth is based on a single study from the mid 1970's in which a doctor removed the sugar from one child's diet and that child's behavior improved. Since then, over a dozen larger studies have been conducted without proving sugar causes hyperactivity. Interestingly enough, researchers have found that parents are more likely to say that their kids are overly active when they think they've consumed sugar. In one study, parents were asked to rate their child's hyperactivity after consuming a drink with sugar. Unknown to the parents, the drink was sugar-free, but the parents still rated their child as more hyperactive.

2.) What is the real science or fact

Some researchers suggest that simply expecting sugar to affect your child can influence how you interpret what you see. A study published in the August 1994 Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology showed that parents who believe a child's behavior is affected by sugar are more likely to perceive their children as hyperactive when they've been led to believe the child has just had a sugary drink.

3.) Why is it important for people to know the truth?

it is important for people to know the truth because some parents will not want there kids to be hyper and not let them eat sugar then there blood pressure could go down because they have not had any sugar.

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1. Why do people believe this

In Figure 2 we show that COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs are strongly related to several psychological and political factors. The farther each plotting symbol red circles for the threat exaggerated belief, blue triangles for spread on purpose is to the left or right of the vertical dashed line, 0, the stronger the relationship between the conspiracy belief and the variable listed along the left-hand side of the figure. Because, for example, the blue triangular symbol associated with conspiracy thinking is farther from the vertical dashed line than any other symbol, we know it is more strongly associated with “spread on purpose” conspiracy beliefs than any other factor. Altogether, Figure 2 reveals that conspiracy thinking, idealism, partisanship, ideology, religiosity, and youth are all consistently related to COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs, albeit to varying degrees.

2. what is real science or facts Fact in a scientific context is a generally accepted reality but still open to scientific inquiry, as opposed to an absolute truth, which is not, and hence not a part of science. Hypotheses and theories are generally based on objective inferences, unlike opinions, which are generally based on subjective influences.

3. why is it important to know the truth

HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. Hose's mission is to empower HORA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HORA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. OHSA's goal is to encourage all health science instructors and students to affiliate and be actively involved in the Hes-HOSE Partnership.

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The heath myth that I choose is carcking joints will causes arthritis.

1 Why people believe it it may stem from people assuming the action damages the jounts.

2 The real science behind cracking your joints no cracking your knuckles dose not causes arthritis the poping sound caused by gas bubles in the synovia fluid of the joints and thrers no evedens that this proses contributes to the development of arthritis.

3 It is important to under stand the trouth is that you wont be scared that you can't get arthritis at a yunge age and you dan't have to worey if you do calus you wonte get aethritiis.

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myth: x-rays cause cancer,intal found at https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/radiation-exposure/x-rays-gamma-rays/do-xrays-and-gamma-rays-cause-cancer.html

The evidence they can cause cancer comes from many different sources, including studies of atomic bomb survivors in Japan, people exposed during the Chornobyl nuclear accident, people treated with high doses of radiation for cancer and other conditions, and people exposed to high levels of radiation at work, such as uranium miners. This is how/why people believe this.

Most scientists and regulatory agencies agree that even small doses of gamma and x-radiation can increase cancer risk, although most likely by a very small amount. In general, the lower the exposure dose is, the smaller the increase in risk. However, there is no threshold below which this kind of radiation is thought to be totally safe, the amount of radiation used in medical X-rays is relatively low.

If people are afraid to get x raise might not know about broken bones, tumors, and more and they might not heal properly or worse death.

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MYTH: can your tooth brush make you sick

1.) why do people believe it

People believe it because the idea of germs lurking on everyday items like toothbrushes aligns with basic hygiene concerns.'

2.) what is the real science or fact?

The science behind toothbrush hygiene is straightforward. Toothbrushes can harbor bacteria, viruses, and fungi, especially if stored in a moist environment.

3.) why is it important to understand the truth

Understanding the truth is crucial for making informed decisions, building trust, and navigating life effectively

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myth: swimming is bad right after eat

why do people believe it? people believe that if you don't wait it can make digesting the food harder leading to stomach cramps

what is the real science or fact behind it? there is no document case of someone actually drowning after swimming right after eating This gives peace of mind that swimming right after eating is okay.

why is it important to know the truth?

it is important to know the truth because you still have to take percautions just in case like if you had a larger than normal meal it would probably be smart too wait so you don't throw up but if it was a small meal/snack it should be okay to swim

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Myth:

swimming right after you eat will make you cramp up and drown.

1.)why do people believe it?

some people believe that you could get muscle cramps. Some people do get muscle cramps after swimming or even drowning but this has nothing to do with eating before you swim.

2.) what is the real science or fact.

studies have shown that swimming after eating does not increase the risk of drowning or pose any significant health threat says The American Red Cross. While its true that the body prioritizes digestion by increasing blood flow to the stomach, there's still plenty of blood available for other bodily functions, including swimming.

3.) Why is it important to know the truth?

It is important because it could cause people to hate swimming for no reason. It could cause someone that loved swimming and had never heard of that myth and then hear it and never swim again, but knowing the truth about this is important because you don't have to worry about cramping up and drowning if you eat a meal and then jump in the pool.

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MYTH: you have to wait 30 minutes after eating before hopping in the water or you will cramp up and drown

1.) why do people believe it?

People tend to believe the food-and-swimming myth because it’s been passed down as a well intended safety warning , often from parents to children. It sounds plausible—who wouldn’t want to avoid cramps while swimming?

2.) what is the real science or fact?

The real fact is that eating before swimming does not make it dangerous it’s just a widely believed myth. The idea that digestion diverts blood away from muscles, making it harder to swim, is misleading.

3.) why is it important to understand the truth?

Understanding the truth is important because it helps us make better depositions , avoid unnecessary fear, and challenge misinformation.

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Myth:

X rays cause cancer.

1) why do people believe?

people believe X rays cause cancer due to the potential for ionizing radiation to damage DNA.

2.) Medical X-rays are important for diagnosing and managing medical conditions. The amount of radiation that X-rays produce is so low that the chance of contracting cancer from an X-ray is very rare.

3.)is important for informed decision-making about medical imaging. Knowing this allows individuals to weigh the benefits of diagnostic imaging the potential risks and discuss alternative imaging options with their doctors.

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by:Aaliyah Phillips

myth:

being cold gives you the cold.

1.why do people believe it

because they think the cold weather gives it to them.

2.what is the real science or fact

spending outside in cold weather doesn't make you get the cold.

3.why is it important to know the truth

it empowers individuals to take appropriate preventative measures and avoid unnecessary anxiety about getting sick.

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Myth: Cracking joints cause arthritis

__ Why do people believe this? __
The belief that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis this comes from people assuming the action damages the joints

__ What is the real science or fact __

There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that cracking knuckles causes arthritis.

__ Why is it important to know the truth __

Knowing the truth about cracking joints and arthritis is important because it can prevent unnecessary stress and anxiety about the habit. The myth that cracking joints causes arthritis is incorrect; however, some studies suggest that habitual knuckle cracking may be associated with decreased grip strength and hand swelling.

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myth:

going outside with wet hair will make you sick

1. why do people believe it?

Some people believe this because, when you go outside with wet hair it can make you feel more cold. Others might already feel bad then when they go outside with wet hair it can make them feel worse, although going outside with wet hair cannot make you sick.

2. what is real science or facts?

Going outside with wet hair does not directly cause illness; it's a myth. While you might feel colder and more uncomfortable, wet hair doesn't increase your susceptibility to viruses like those that cause colds. The common cold is transmitted through airborne droplets or direct contact with infected surfaces, not by the presence of wet hair.

3. why is it important to know the truth?

it's important to know this because what if you're in a hurry and your hair is still wet and you're scared you might get sick from going outside with wet hair. knowing the truth can help people know that you can go outside with wet hair.

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myth: being cold gives you a cold.

why people believe it.

the reason why people may think that being cold makes you sick is because viruses spread more easily in dry cold air. it also temporarily damages your immune system which gets you sick quicker but it does not directly give you a cold.

what's the real fact\science.

being cold can make you sick just not directly. being cold doesn't magically just get you sick it stuns your immune system and helps viruses spread around faster. it can help with hyperthermia and other flu's but it doesn't just get you sick There are ways to avoid it like wearing a jacket.

why it's important to know the truth.

the reason why it's important to know the truth is so you can know ways to avoid it for ex. wear warm clothes when outside or drink tea with honey if you got a soar throat. you want to avoid not except that " oh! its cold out! I guess I'ma get sick."

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EXAMPLE!!

By: Aubre Stephens

Myth:
Vaccines can give you the flu.

1.) Why do people believe it?
Some people feel tired or get a low fever after their flu shot, so they think they’re getting sick. Others might catch the flu right after getting vaccinated and assume the shot caused it, even though they were probably already exposed to the virus before the shot.

2.) What is the real science or fact?
Flu vaccines are made with inactivated (dead) flu virus or only pieces of the virus. That means they cannot give you the flu. Any symptoms people feel after the shot are just their body building immunity — not the actual flu.

3.) Why is it important to know the truth?
If people are afraid to get vaccinated, they might skip it and have a higher chance of getting the real flu. Knowing the truth helps people make smart health choices and keeps more people safe during flu season.