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Myth: fish oil supplements protect memory and prevent Alzheimer's. A two-year trial found omega-3s reached the brain but did not improve memory or block Alzheimer's-related shrinkage.
Take: Don't treat fish oil as a brain pill. Get omega-3s from fish and nuts a few times a week rather than relying on capsules.
Myth: all ultra-processed foods raise colorectal cancer risk. A 460,000-person study found no overall link, though processed meat was tied to higher cancer incidence.
Take: Don't lump them all together. Cut back on sausage and bacon; ultra-processed whole grains and yogurt aren't necessarily bad—judge by the specific food.
Myth: ADHD medication increases self-harm. An international study found self-harm risk is highest before starting medication, not after.
Take: Don't avoid proper treatment out of fear. If you or a family member has ADHD, get evaluated and follow up as advised while on medication.
Myth: sugar is the main reason coffee packs calories. In 30,000 Americans, non-dairy creamer overtook sugar and milk as the top added-calorie source, as coffee calories rose nearly 40% over 15 years.
Take: Watch the creamer. To cut calories, choose black coffee or a splash of milk and skip powdered non-dairy creamers.
Myth: intermittent fasting by itself is enough to lose fat effectively. A 12-week obesity trial found fasting plus supervised exercise boosted fat loss and fitness more.
Take: Don't just starve and sit still. Pair fasting with regular exercise—better results and easier to sustain.
Myth: soreness from sitting at a desk all day can't be helped. Simple strategies—eye-muscle exercises for strain and body movements for back pain—can ease discomfort.
Take: Stand up and move every hour, and do quick eye and back stretches. Don't just tough out a full day of sitting.
Myth: metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease can only be treated with sodium bicarbonate pills. A trial suggests reducing dietary acid with base-producing fruits and vegetables may work better.
Take: Don't stop prescribed meds on your own. Ask your doctor about adding more fruits and vegetables, adjusted to your potassium and other labs.
Myth: people on dialysis must strictly restrict potassium and just endure it. A trial found adding a potassium binder eased the daily burden of dietary restriction.
Take: Don't loosen your diet on your own. Ask your doctor whether a potassium binder fits, so eating is easier while potassium stays monitored.
Myth: recreational cannabis doesn't affect the heart. An analysis of over 50 million discharge records linked U.S. legalization to a rise in cardiovascular hospital admissions.
Take: Don't treat cannabis as a risk-free recreation. People with heart conditions should be especially cautious and check with a doctor first.
Myth: carpal tunnel syndrome inevitably needs surgery. A trial found ultrasound-guided hydrodissection gave lasting relief and may help patients avoid an operation.
Take: Don't rush to surgery for numb, painful hands. Get evaluated and ask whether a minimally invasive option like this fits first.