Old Wives Tales
It is often said that eating this fruit a day keeps the doctor away.
apple
Eating a spoonful of this sticky substance may help soothe a persistent cough.
honey
This vaccine, developed by Jonas Salk in the 1950s, helped eliminate a disease that once caused paralysis in thousands of children.
polio vaccine
This vegetable is rumored to help you see in the dark.
carrots
Applying a slice of this vegetable is a traditional remedy for puffy eyes.
cucumber
The discovery of this hormone in 1921 revolutionized diabetes treatment.
insulin
Drinking warm milk before bed is believed to help with this.
Sleep
Rinsing your mouth with salt water can help relieve pain from this dental condition.
toothache
The first pacemaker was implanted in a patient in this decade.
1950s
This spicy root is said to help with motion sickness.
ginger
Apple cider vinegar is often used as a natural remedy to help lower this.
blood sugar
This common vaccine, developed in the 1980s, prevents chickenpox.
varicella vaccine
Wearing this under your socks is thought to draw out sickness overnight.
onion
Peppermint tea is commonly used to help with this digestive issue.
bloating
The first successful open-heart surgery was performed in this decade.
1890s