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Top 5 myths busted related to Alzheimer

Symptoms of Alzheimer is a part and parcel of ageing

 Memory loss is a natural aspect of growing older. However, Alzheimer's symptoms such as forgetfulness and disorientation, which might interfere with everyday living, are not. It's natural to lose track of your keys from time to time. However, forgetting how to travel to a familiar location or losing track of the season indicates a more significant problem. Alzheimer's disease, unlike moderate memory loss that can occur with age, wreaks havoc on the brain. As the disease progresses, it takes away a person's capacity to think, eat, communicate, and do other things. So, just because your mind isn't as sharp as it once was doesn't imply you have Alzheimer's. As individuals become older, the disease grows more prevalent, but it isn't an inherent aspect of ageing.

Alzheimer happens only to older people

Alzheimer's disease affects mostly persons aged 65 and over. It can, however, happen while you're younger. In their 30s, 40s, and 50s, around 5% of persons with the illness develop symptoms. It's known as Alzheimer's disease with a young onset. It takes a long time for those who have it to receive an appropriate diagnosis. That's because physicians don't generally think of it as a possibility until later in life. They frequently mistakenly believe that stress causes symptoms such as memory loss. Alzheimer's disease that develops early in life can be hereditary. Changes in one of three uncommon genes handed down from a parent are thought to be involved, according to scientists.

There exist a treatment to cure Alzheimer 

While certain therapies can assist with Alzheimer's symptoms, according to Heather M. Snyder, PhD, of the Alzheimer's Association, "there is no present method to stop or delay" the disease itself. Snyder advises against any products, diets, or regimens that claim to be able to treat   it. There is no evidence that these are effective therapies for the illness.

Aluminum, flu vaccinations, silver fillings, and aspartame leads to Alzheimer's disease

You may have heard that using aluminium pans when cooking or drinking from metal cans increases Alzheimer's disease. However, there is no scientific evidence to support such assertion. Some believe the artificial sweetener aspartame is to blame. That theory is also devoid of proof. Others believe that silver dental fillings put you at danger. There's not a lot to go on here. Another myth is that flu vaccinations trigger Alzheimer's disease. Vaccinations, according to research, can reduce your risk and improve your general health. Experts are baffled as to what causes the illness. It might be a combination of genetic, environmental, and behavioural factors. According to some study, it may be linked to health issues such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. There is a lot of study going on right now, but the findings aren't obvious yet. Scientists are growing increasingly interested in the impact that lifestyle variables may play. A good diet, exercising, being sociable, and doing things that challenge your intellect, according to Snyder, may reduce your risk. However, because the study is still in its early stages, the specific "lifestyle formula" remains unknown.

Alzheimer doesn’t lead to death

Unfortunately, it is the sixth biggest cause of death in the United States. The majority of individuals live for 8 to 10 years after being diagnosed. They may forget to drink or eat, or they may have difficulty swallowing, resulting in nutritional deficiency. They may also have respiratory issues, which can develop to pneumonia, which is typically fatal, according to Perry. Furthermore, high-risk behaviours associated with Alzheimer's disease, such as roaming into risky circumstances, can be deadly.

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