The summer is in full swing and with people heading for the great outdoors, it is good timing for some summer myth-busting.
The experts explain what the science actually says about pieces of wisdom such as the place of ice cream and beer, or the need to avoid swimming after eating...
Myth 1: Ice cream and ice-cold water are the best ways to cool down on a hot summer day
Ice cream and ice-cold water can indeed provide a pleasant cooling sensation, for a while, but they have only a limited and short-lived effect on the body's overall temperature. The body heat exerts a warming effect on the melted ice, and not vice versa. To ensure you stay cool for longer, the best approach is to keep in the shade and refresh yourself externally with cool water. Naturally, you should drink sufficient fluids too.
Myth 2: Black clothes and dark clothing in general are a bad choice for summer.
