20 Health Facts That We’ve Been Told Our Whole Lives That Aren’t True

15. Wait an Hour After Swimming Before You Hit the Pool

Did you have to wait for your food to digest before jumping in the swimming pool with your friends? If so, you’re not alone. But thankfully, there are studies that show that prolonging the time between eating and swimming won’t lessen your chances of getting a killer cramp in your legs. Cramping can occur while your swimming, but it hasn’t been linked to having a full tummy at all.