7 Medical Myths You Probably Still Believe (But Shouldn't!)

1. "Drink 8 glasses of water a day" – Says who?

I used to carry around a massive water bottle, counting my gulps to hit that mythical 8-glass target. Turns out, I was probably just making myself uncomfortably full and running to the bathroom every 20 minutes for no good reason!

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Dr. William J. Cole, Jr. Sarasota Regenerative Medicine Doctor

Dr. William J. Cole, Jr. Dr. William J. Cole, Jr. is one of only five physicians in the world who is dual board certified in Interventional Pain Management and Regenerative Medicine. He has a passion for assisting patients with Long Covid. He sees patients from around the world in his clinics in Sarasota, Florida and Venice, Florida. Dr. Cole is dedicated to the mantra to "have the body, heal the body - naturally." Dr. Cole lives in Sarasota, Florida with his wife Lily, and their two teenage children.

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