Whether you're afraid to go swimming after you eat or you won't go outside with wet hair, everyone has old wives' tales they've believed since childhood. Some are just harmless stories but some of ...

Old wives used to tell us there was a “five second rule” for food dropped on the floor. Studies say germs and bacteria jump ...

Old wives’ tales are oft-repeated nuggets of wisdom that can hold surprising truths or fanciful fabrications. My background in journalism and motherhood gave me plenty of practice at separating fact ...