Resulted in seven popular "medical myths"

Not read in low-light vision damaged, you do not need to drink 8 glasses of water, stay healthy, and do not shave legs will lead to intense hair growth, according to Reuters. The seven known "medical myths" have placed in the British Medical Journal (British Medical Journal). Two U.S. researchers have raised in the archives and try to find a confirmation of these myths. Despite the frequent mention in the press about the benefits of drinking eight glasses of water per day, the researchers found no scientific proof. Reading in dim light greatly impair vision, this statement is not confirmed by the majority of experts in the field of ophthalmology, who believe that there is little to do serious and lasting damage. After shaving the hair to grow faster and become more stringent. Research has shown that the shaving does not affect the growth, and the thickness of the hair. But there is a feeling bristles stiffness. Eating turkey causes drowsiness. Actually contains the amino acid tryptophan, affects the mood and fatigue. But in Turkey no longer amino acids than chicken or beef. The food and drinks in large quantities at Christmas - probably the true cause drowsiness. We use only 10 percent of our brain. This myth was created in 1907, but the scan showed that the brain is not latent or inactive regions. Hair and fingernails continue to grow after death. This concept comes from the novels. Studies have shown that the skin dries out after death and contracts so that the nails and hair cut. Mobile phones are dangerous in hospitals. Despite the widespread problems, the researchers found minimal interference with medical equipment and mobile phones.