The human bodyis an amazing thing, as is the human mind.

And as anyone of a certain age can tell you, it only gets worse the older you get.

And, of course, not everything we think we know is true.

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Here are the false things you probably believe about your body.

So to automatically assume that being overweight is unhealthy is just plain wrong.

Eating fat will make your body gain weight

So, just what is a healthy diet anyway?

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Remember the food pyramid that stressed you should eat 6 to 11 servings of carbohydrates every day?

Are you looking for a way to feel better after eating and drinking everything in sight?

After all, it’s important to check that that all of your bases are covered, right?

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Some are smaller than others, while others cover more area than others.

But subsequent studies have debunked this several times over, according to an article in the journalHuman Reproduction.

But is it really safe to stop bleeding altogether?

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Actually, yes it is, although it might seem like an unnatural thing to do.

Additionally, some people who have a hormonal IUD in their bodystop menstruatingas well.

That’s a pretty good indicator that you’re not pregnant.

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How could you if the environment in your uterus isn’t ripe for implantation?

That’s 40 weeks categorized by three trimesters, according to an article inLive Science.

But interestingly enough, not every pregnancy will last for that duration, according to an article inScience Daily.

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She added that she was surprised by the findings, as five weeks is a lot of variation.

That’s the human body for you!

But is this really a thing?

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In this case, the research is mixed.

But the changes were such that they help someone prepare and adapt for parenting.

So the jury’s still out on this one.

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Right-brained people tend to be more artistic and creative, as well as good with languages.

Left-brained people are pragmatic and logical, and prone to having a career in a STEM field.

It’s not that it’s totally off-base, as it does have some roots in reality.

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But that doesn’t mean that those activities don’t happen in the opposite sides, or have cross-overs.

And raise your hand if you make your own child do the same.

Coats do keep you warm!

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So double-check totake the proper precautionsto prevent transmission as much as possible.

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