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The myth is that moderate drinking is safe or beneficial. A major study found even small amounts raise cancer, heart disease and early-death risk, with no overall health benefit.
Take: Don't treat alcohol as a health tonic. Skip the daily glass, swap in a non-alcoholic drink at gatherings, and keep intake as low as possible.
The myth is that cutting salt alone controls blood pressure. A new report says boosting potassium matters too, and combining more potassium with less sodium helps more.
Take: Add potassium-rich foods today—bananas, spinach, beans, potatoes—while still cutting salt. If you have kidney disease or take certain meds, check with a clinician first.
The myth is that hydroxyapatite fluoride-free toothpaste fully replaces fluoride. Dentists note fluoride has stronger cavity-prevention evidence, so weigh the swap carefully.
Take: If you're cavity-prone, stick with fluoride toothpaste, brush well, cut sugar and see a dentist regularly. Before switching to fluoride-free, ask your dentist if it suits you.
The myth is that medical cannabis treats insomnia. A major review found little reliable evidence it improves sleep quality, duration or daytime functioning.
Take: Don't pin your sleep hopes on cannabis. Start with basics—regular schedule, less screen time before bed, less caffeine—and see a doctor for ongoing insomnia.
The myth is that stroke always means suddenly collapsing. Face drooping, arm weakness and slurred speech are warning signs—BE FAST helps you spot them.
Take: Remember BE FAST: face droop, arm weakness, speech trouble—call emergency services right away. Don't wait to see if it passes; time is brain.
The myth is that a normal diet covers all vitamin C needs in pregnancy. New research shows extra vitamin C supports early infant emotional and brain development, a low-cost option.
Take: Eat vitamin C-rich produce—oranges, kiwi, bell peppers. Ask your prenatal clinician whether an extra supplement fits your situation.
The myth is that any place works after discharge. Hip fracture, stroke or major surgery often need weeks of therapy, so choosing inpatient rehab, a nursing facility or home matters.
Take: Before discharge, assess with your doctor and therapists how much therapy you need and whether home can support it—don't just pick the closest option.
The myth is that peanuts directly boost the brain. A study found about two servings of unsalted roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin response in memory-related brain regions—but it's early findings.
Take: Enjoy peanuts as a healthy snack—unsalted, portion-controlled—but don't expect them to treat disease. Balanced diet and exercise remain the foundation.
The myth is that Parkinson's is only genetic. A study linked long-term exposure to a common pesticide with higher risk and showed how it damages brain cells.
Take: When farming or gardening, wear gloves and a mask, follow label instructions, and wash up and change clothes afterward. Wash produce well to reduce exposure.
The myth is that diet's link to cancer immunotherapy is straightforward. In mice, some obesity-linked diets boosted immunotherapy, possibly via gut bacteria—but this doesn't translate to people.
Take: Don't use this as an excuse to eat high-fat, high-sugar diets. For cancer patients, eating during treatment should be individualized—ask your oncologist or dietitian.