Debunking the Alzheimer’s Myths

Debunking the Alzheimer’s Myths
Memory loss at a certain age is usual
Memory loss
Depending on severity of dementia, forgetting car keys could be normal, for getting address may be not
Only the elderly can get have it
It can affect younger people too, it is called early onset Alzheimer’s
Artificial sweetener, aspartame can cause it
Artificial sweetener, aspartame can cause it
It may have other effects, but data suggests contribution to Alzheimer’s
Flu shots play a role in increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s
Flu shots play a role in increasing the risk of alzheimer’s
Flu shots and vaccines are known to reduce risk of developing Alzheimer’s
Silver dental fillings can cause it
Silver dental fillings can cause it
No evidences support this hypothesis
Alzheimer’s can be treated and cured
Alzheimer’s can be treated and cured
There is no cure, but the progression can be slowed
Adapted from:
  1. 5 Myths About Alzheimer's Disease. WebMD. Accessed from: https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/features/5-alzheimers-disease-myths. Last Accessed: June2021.
  2. Myths on Alzheimer’s disease. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION. Accessed from: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-alzheimers/myths. Last Accessed: June 2021

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