What?! This can’t be true. Our mothers encouraged us to drink enough water every day. But overdoing it could lead to headaches, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and even death in extreme cases. The current rule is to drink when thirsty. Read on for more examples of “healthy” habits that could get you into trouble.
- In this day of disease outbreaks like deadly flu strains, Americans have bought into the “more antibacterials, the better” mantra. Unfortunately, overusing these products may encourage the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Plain soap and running water is just as effective as killing germs as antibacterial soaps.
- Mention public bathrooms, and you’ll get a variety of responses from groans to exclamations of, “Gross,” or “I never use public toilets.” Inevitably though, everyone, it seems, uses a public facility at one time or another.