True or false: You don’t need eight glasses of water every day
TRUE! There’s no scientific evidence that eight is the magic number. You might need more or less than that, depending on factors such as climate and body size. To make sure you are getting enough, just drink water throughout the day.
True or false: Sitting up straight can be bad for your back
TRUE! “Hunching can certainly be bad for your back. But the opposite is true, too,” says Dr Neel Anand, a professor of orthopaedic surgery. “Sitting up straight for too long without a break can also cause strain.” When you’re sitting, keep your lower back supported and your legs uncrossed with your knees at a 90-degree angle, and get up to stretch every half hour or so.
True or false: People with dark skin can’t get skin cancer
FALSE! Dark skin is less likely to burn, but it isn’t immune to harmful UV rays and the damage they cause. People of all skin types need to use sunscreen.