Myth: Drinking alkaline water can have beneficial anti-aging properties  Truth: This requires more research but appears to be true. As humans age, our telomeres get shorter every time a new cell is made. A telomere is a region of repetitive DNA that protects the end of a chromosome and eventually, the telomere gets so short […]

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Rumor: E-cigarette use in adolescents is associated with future cigarette smoking. Truth: This is true. An e-cigarette is an electronic cigarette that simulates the feeling of tobacco smoking. The original intention of e-cigarettes was to encourage cigarette smokers to use a less harmful alternative or even to stop smoking cigarettes completely. However, e-cigarettes have become […]

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Rumour: Access to high-speed internet reduces sleep quality. Truth: This is collaterally true. While wifi and high-speed internet access do not directly affect sleep quality, the blue light emitting from the technologies that use wifi and high-speed internet access do reduce sleep quality. Additionally, the devices have alternate ways to disrupt sleep if one is […]

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Myth: Drinking two tablespoons of chia seeds in an eight-ounce glass of water with the juice from one-half of a lemon will immediately reduce your bloating and help you lose weight. Truth: This is false.  The chia seed and lemon water drink will not provide you with an internal shower that cleanses you of fat […]

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Myth: Diversity training breaks down bias toward gender inequality Truth:  This is false. Women are still at a disadvantage in multiple areas of work, including science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEM) fields. Women are more likely to earn a lower salary, more likely to experience sexual harassment, and less likely to be promoted.  This […]

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The acne and nutrition myth has a long history. The Western diet was hypothesized to be a huge contributor to acne.1 While it’s true that acne is caused by many different factors associated with nutrition, like lifestyle and hormonal changes, diet hasn’t been proven to be a cause.1  Understanding the basics Research can be broken […]

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Myth: Playing video games may lead to a negative impact on the brain and cognition. Truth: This can be true or false. The hippocampus is the part of the brain that helps individuals orient themselves and remember past experiences. The striatum is the part of the brain that counterbalances the hippocampus. Within the striatum lies […]

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Rumour: Sticking to a gluten-free diet is challenging for patients with celiac disease. Truth: This is true. Individuals with celiac disease cannot digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, among others. As an autoimmune disorder, the body reacts to gluten by destroying a part of the small intestine that absorbs important nutrients. […]

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