US medical website survey found that 13 percent of people lie to their doctor, while almost a third of patients admit to 'stretching the truth' with a GP. The most common lies involved following the doctor's orders, sticking to an exercise routine or diet, smoking, how much alcohol people drank and whether they were using alternative therapies and supplements. But what sort of health lies do we tell ourselves?
I've only put on a bit of weight
Two in three Australian adults are overweight or obese, but the 2010 Zurich Heart Foundation Heart Health Index found one in eight overweight Australians believe they're …show more content…
So keep a record of how much physical activity you do for a week and see how it adds up. If you're not fitting in half an hour throughout the day, schedule it in your diary. Blocking out time in your diary makes it seem more of a priority.
A few glasses of red wine with dinner every night is fine weight
Yes, a moderate amount of red wine can be beneficial. Red wine contains resveratrol which appears to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. But experts agree that if you drink more than the recommended amount (two standard glasses of wine a day and have one or two alcohol free days each week) it may start doing you harm.
Cancer Council Australia chief executive Ian Olver points out that about 22 per cent of breast cancer cases may be linked to alcohol. This is partly due to the toxic effects of ingredients in alcohol, but Olver says it may also be due to the negative impact on hormones involved in some breast cancers. Excess alcohol can also lead to weight gain, and obesity is associated with breast and bowel