Don't Cross Your Eyes...They'll Get Stuck That Way!: And 75 Other Health Myths Debunked (31 page)

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Saunas or sweat lodges will cleanse your body of toxins

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If someone is having a seizure, you should put something in their mouth

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You should not have sex or masturbate before a big game

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Sex is bad for your heart

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Sit-ups or crunches will flatten your stomach

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Your heart stops beating when you sneeze

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Sitting in the snow will give you a urinary tract infection

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Using soap is the best way to clean your hands

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