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5 Running-Shoe Myths—Busted

We asked Johanna Bjorken, merchandising director and shoe buyer for JackRabbit Sports in New York City, to clarify some of the most common footwear misconceptions. read more
Mon, 04/22/13 AT 8:30AM
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Are Oysters Really Aphrodisiacs?

As far as aphrodisiacs go, the oyster is the closest thing we have to a natural, edible sex booster (sorry, chocolate). read more
Wed, 02/06/13 AT 1:30PM
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Does Tight Underwear Really Affect Sperm Count?

Can the choice of underwear (boxers or briefs) actually promote potency? Mike Dawson looks at the research. read more
Wed, 01/23/13 AT 3:30PM
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What's the Catch With Eating Fish? Myths and Facts

Pescatarianism has been around for years, but as Hollywood's stars shine a new light on the myriad health benefits of a high-protein, low-fat diet that improves sexual function and decreases the risk of heart disease, everyone is getting hooked. read more
Wed, 01/16/13 AT 8:00AM
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Do You Really Lose the Most Heat from Your Head?

Do we really lose more heat from our heads than from any other part of the body? Mike Dawson, our resident health myth buster, investigates. read more
Wed, 12/26/12 AT 8:03AM
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Do Vitamin C and Zinc Really Help Battle Colds?

You already know there is no cure for the common cold. Still, do the so-called remedies actually do anything? Can we, effectively, control the outcome by some degree? read more
Wed, 12/05/12 AT 5:00PM
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Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?

The myth: It's the tryptophan in turkey that makes you sleepy. True or false? Mike Dawson has the answer. read more
Wed, 11/21/12 AT 8:15AM
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Is Chocolate Really Good for You?

The myth: Chocolate is good for you. True or false? Mike Dawson has the answer. read more
Wed, 11/14/12 AT 8:08AM
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Should You Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever?

The myth: Feed a cold, starve a fever. True or false? Mike Dawson has the answer. read more
Wed, 11/07/12 AT 8:27AM
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