6 Ridiculous Health Myths That Are Actually True

Would you trust the Internet when it comes to your health? Let’s say an article say that chocolate is actually good for your blood, would you believe it? Well, you shouldn’t! At least not without checking the sources. As a matter of fact you should always look for the source of the information, because a lot of these “health tips” are not helpful at all.

But sometimes those outlandish facts turn out to be real, and you start questioning your own sanity. So, do carrots improve your eyesight? Does exercising makes you smarter? Here are 6 ridiculous health myths that are actually true!

1. Nightmares Caused by Late Supper

Can eating food before sleeping give you bad dreams? Turns out… it’s possible, but not exactly how you imagine it to be. As in, we still have zero idea why this happens, but according to a certain study, the majority of the people being tested did tend to get nightmares after getting stuffed with dairy or spicy foods.

2. Exercise Makes You Smarter

What if I told you that doing squats and lunges could make you smarter? Yeah, in addition to getting stronger physically, you’re also training your brain. So basically what happens is that this protein called irisin starts firing up into your brain whenever you’re exercising. This stuff improves your memory and thinking skills as well as help creating new brain cells. It’s a win-win!