Alzheimer's disease affects at least 50 million people around the world. The disease is not fully understood, and there are many rumors and myths surrounding it. Let's look at some of the myths about the disease.
Dr. Julia
Myth 1: Alzheimer's disease and dementia are the same
Reality: The terms "Alzheimer's disease" and "dementia" are often used synonymously, but there is a difference between the two. Alzheimer's disease is just one type of dementia. Although Alzheimer's is the most common variant, there are other types of dementia as well.
Myth 2: Alzheimer's disease can be inherited
Reality: The likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease with a genetic predisposition is certainly higher. However, one parent having the disease does not mean that their children will develop it.
Over the years, there have been many theories about the development of Alzheimer's disease — for example, it could be triggered by using aluminum cookware or the sweetener aspartame. However, none of these theories have be...
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