1 SPEAKING Work in pairs. Read the statements below. Which do you think are true? 1 If you take vitamin supplements, you will be healthier
2 You should drink at least eight glasses of water a day.
3 Being slightly fat is good for you.
4 Sleeping longer at weekends makes up for lost sleep.

2 Read the text and check your answers to exercise 1.
MEDICAL MYTHS
Vitamin supplements make you healthier Taking vitamin supplements was once widely believed to be a cure for many health problems. Some people like taking extra vitamins, but this can actually cause other problems including cancer.
Drink eight glasses of water a day This myth is thought to have been started by the bottled water industry. In fact, some of us need as little as a litre of liquid a day, which doesn't have to be consumed as water.Food, soft drinks, milk, tea and coffee all count.
Being a bit overweight is unhealthy It is often reported that serious health problems can be caused by obesity. However, people carrying an extra couple of kilos in weight might actually live longer.
You can catch up on lost sleep
During the week, your sleep might be disturbed by late-night study, noisy neighbours, or a night out. But forget about sleeping longer at the weekend - staying in bed too long is thought to make you feel more tired!

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