Because there are so many Spokane Health Myths out there, here is the second part to several more little known truths. It's better to know the real deal than believe what our friends or family tell us as truth.

Spokane Health Myth #6 Coffee is good for your brain.

True. Believe it or not, the studies show that drinking up to 20 ounces of coffee daily could reduce your risk of developing Parkinson's  or Alzheimer's disease. Experts aren't sure exactly why, but the caffeine does seem to have a substantial positive effect. It doesn't have to be coffee, as tea and soft drinks also contain high levels of caffeine.  Warning: Too much caffeine may cause health problems for some people.

Spokane Health Myth #7 Cracking your knuckles will cause arththritis.

False. It may be noisy and… Continue Reading Spokane Health Myths Debunked pt 2

Most people wonder about their health, and we've all heard these Spokane Health Myths. Often, we hear from friends or family that if we just do this or do that, then some great health benefit will happen. But, as a most popular saying goes: if it too good to be true, it probably is. These Spokane Health Myths will clear the air on a few of some regularly heard myths.

Spokane Health Myth #1:You’ll know if you are having a heart attack.

Not always. Only half of those who’ve suffered from a heart attack felt a symptom. That means that the other half never felt any symptom, or didn’t recognize it. There are several signs most common to a heart attack:

• chest discomfort (pressure, squeezing, or fullness)
• shortness of breath
• nausea
• cold sweat
• discomfort in upper body (arm, back, neck