If you’ve ever been told that shaving will make hair grow back thicker or darker, or that going outside in cold weather with wet hair will lead to a cold…you might want to pick up a new book by a Wisconsin author that debunks a lot of strongly-held beliefs about health… many of which, as it turns out, are false.
“25 Ways to Cure the Hiccups: Uncovering the Truth Behind 101 Common Myths and Misconceptions” was written by Brian Udermann, a professor of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.He talked to WPR’s Terry Bell about some common myths.
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