We hear myths all the time; there are ones about what you eat and how it could affect you, or even what you wear. Here are some common myths: 

A fairly common one we hear often is that chewing gum stays in your stomach for five to seven years. However, this is indeed false. Most chewing gum is not digestible, meaning it will travel through your system in a matter of two to four days. 

Have you ever gone swimming, and your parents or another authority figure told you to wait at least an hour after eating before you can swim to help prevent cramping? Well, that is also false! A normal-sized meal consumed before swimming will not cause cramping. It’s possible to feel tired after overeating, though, so avoid swimming if that is the case. 

What about when watching TV and someone tells you that you are too close to the TV and that this will make you blind? That is, yet again, false. Televisions and other devices emit such low radiation levels that they have little effect on the body. However, staring at the same thing for long periods of time can cause the eye muscles to fatigue, and this will affect your vision. Nevertheless, there is no proof that this causes long-term damage. 

We hear myths all the time, we just don’t realize it. There are many, many myths, so when you hear something that might not sound right, research it and find out for yourself.