Debunking five common health myths

Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are taking the air out of five myths as common as the Whoopee Cushion.

1. We should be taking 10,000 steps a day

In 1956, a Japanese company launched a pedometer with a name that translates to “10,000 step meter.” A half-century later, the figure remains ingrained.

“Walking is wonderful for your health, but there’s nothing magic about 10,000 step…