Experts debunk 7 common health myths

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Experts said that not all advice given by loved ones and doctors is useful. Experts named 7 common statements that harm the body.

Many people are sure that low temperatures cause colds, especially in autumn and winter. As it turned out, you can get sick even in the heat. The spread of infection depends on contact with the sick person. You can also catch a cold if the room is not ventilated.

On weekends, people try to sleep longer and believe that this way you can get enough sleep for all the days. According to scientists, a person will feel much worse if they sleep 4 hours during the week, and 10 on weekends. They recommend sleeping 7-8 hours every day.

Many people believe that eating after 6:00 PM is harmful. Experts say that nutrition should be balanced and, most importantly, calories should be burned.

If you read in poor lighting, you can damage your eyesight. But experts deny this statement. Some studies prove that dim light can only cause fatigue and dry eyes.