ADVANCE/Many Cold "Facts" are Actually Myths.(ADVANCE) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1998--Many of the "facts" we accept as truths about colds are actually myths. For example, traditional wisdom says you'll catch a cold if you go outside with wet hair, walk around with wet feet, or don't bundle up bundle up Verb to make (something) into a bundle or bundles Verb 1. bundle up - make into a bundle; "he bundled up his few possessions" bundle, roll up . The fact, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the current (November) issue of New Choices, Living Even Better After 50, is that you'll catch a cold only if you're exposed to a cold virus. Here are some other cold myths: Myth. Drink plenty of fluids. Fact. There's no evidence that increasing fluid intake has any benefits in treating a cold, but it will ease a sore throat Sore Throat Definition Sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a painful inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. It is a symptom of many conditions, but most often is associated with colds or influenza. . Myth. Feed a cold, starve starve v. 1. To suffer or die from extreme or prolonged lack of food. 2. To deprive of food so as to cause suffering or death. a fever. Fact. The amount you eat won't speed up or delay recovery from a cold. Myth. Go to bed until the cold runs its course. Fact. Bed rest won't cure a cold, but if you feel worn out by all means take it easy. Myth. Antibiotics Antibiotics Definition Antibiotics may be informally defined as the subgroup of anti-infectives that are derived from bacterial sources and are used to treat bacterial infections. will nip a cold in the bud. Fact. Antibiotics clear up bacterial infections, states New Choices, but are powerless against viruses, which cause colds. (End of advance for release 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2). |
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