Water-induced wrinkles are not caused by the skin absorbing
water and swelling. They are caused by the autonomic nervous
system, which triggers localized vasoconstriction in response to
wet skin, yielding a wrinkled appearance. This was theorized to
have evolved to give ancestral primates a better grip in
slippery, wet environments, but a 2014 study showed no
improvement in handling wet objects with wrinkled fingertips.
Hair care products
cannot actually repair split ends and damaged hair. They can
prevent damage from occurring in the first place, and they can
also smooth down the cuticle in a glue-like fashion so that it
appears repaired, and generally make hair appear in better
condition.
Eight glasses or two to
three liters of water a day are not needed to maintain health.
The amount of water needed varies by person including weight,
activity level, clothing, and environment (heat and humidity).
Also, water actually need not be drunk in pure form, but can be
derived from liquids such as juices, tea, milk, soups, etc., and
from foods, including fruits and vegetables.
Sugar does not cause
hyperactivity in children. Double-blind trials have shown no
difference in behavior between children given sugar-full or
sugar-free diets, even in studies specifically looking at
children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or those
considered sensitive to sugar.
A vegetarian or vegan
diet cannot provide enough protein for adequate nutrition.
Typical protein intakes of ovo-lacto vegetarians and vegans meet
and exceed requirements. However, a vegan diet does require
supplementation of vitamin B12 for optimal health.
There is little
evidence that obesity is related to slower resting metabolism.
Resting metabolic rate does not vary much between people. Weight
gain and loss are directly attributable to diet and activity.
Breakfast is not the
most important meal of the day. Many of the studies about the
benefits of breakfast were funded by Kellogg's, and showed
correlation, not causation.
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