8 Myths That People Believe To Be True

Myths That People Believe 

For centuries, we’ve passed on all sorts of information to each other through stories and legends that were eventually accepted as truth. Unfortunately, much of this information was false, and people believed it to be true over the years because of various forms of ignorance and misinformation. Even today, many people believe these myths to be true because they simply don’t know any better. This article will look at eight common myths that are mistakenly believed to be facts by many people today.

Myth 1: Losing weight means eating less and exercising more

Everyone knows that no one can lose weight without eating less and exercising more. It is a myth. Of course, eating right and regular exercise are both important for losing weight but they do not lead to greater weight loss by themselves. The truth is you can eat all you want as long as you are in your required calorie consumption range. For example, if your daily intake requirement is 1500 calories, then consuming 300-600 calories more than that will not make any difference in losing or gaining weight. However, if you go below 2000 calories daily then only your body will have no other option but to gain unwanted fat from somewhere to meet its requirement of energy.

 Myth 2: Sugar makes you hyperactive

Fact or a Myth? Sugar may help increase your concentration. In one study, children were given sugar before performing a series of tests. The results showed that sugar helped kids maintain focus and complete tasks faster than children who did not eat any sugar. So perhaps a few pieces of candy won’t make you hyperactive, but it could make you more focused and productive.

Myth 3:  Acne is from chocolate / greasy foods / fast food

Foods don’t cause acne. Acne is a genetic disease that can be influenced by different factors like stress, cosmetics, dirt, or dirty hands. It is also not caused by masturbation. Studies have shown that there is no connection between different foods and acne. This myth about greasy food causing acne was started in 1936 when a researcher named Alexander Grant wrote an article in Cosmopolitan magazine stating that he believes greasy food increases pimples because of its high-fat content. Grant based his belief on observations he made while treating patients at mental hospitals where he noticed they got more pimples during wartime when butter and cream were scarce but less during peacetime when these items became more plentiful.

Myth 4: Always listen to your heart over your head

There’s no doubt about it, if you listen to your heart, you’ll often be able to make decisions with a clearer mind. But you must look at facts when making life-changing decisions. A lot of people take risks to follow their hearts, but if you make major changes without thinking them through, there is a chance that your decision could lead to regret or even unhappiness down the road. So while following your heart is incredibly important, never let your emotions get in front of logic. If something feels right but doesn’t add up logically, don’t do it!

Myth 5: Always listen to your heart over your head 

This is a  myth because your heart can be fickle while your head is based on facts. Don’t make big life decisions (like quitting your job or ending a relationship) with just a hunch; think it through. Do your research and make sure you understand all of your options before making any decisions. Your future self will thank you! In case you need more advice, here are 25 pieces of career advice every woman needs to hear before her 30th birthday and 15 things every student should know before entering college.

Myth 6: Stress causes cancer 

Even though it’s sometimes a fact that stress can elevate hormone levels and trigger symptoms like fatigue and upset stomach, research indicates no link between stress or high levels of cortisol with increased risk of cancer. In other words, don’t worry—you won’t get cancer because you are stressed out. [ 10 Myth 7: Cancer isn't curable: Most cancers are very curable; if detected early enough. Cancer treatments have improved dramatically over time, but many myths about cancer remain widespread.

Myth 7: cellphone causes a brain tumor

We have all heard that radiation from cell phones is dangerous, so we don’t use them around our heads. But it turns out that there is no evidence to support that cellphone use causes brain tumors. Researchers at a study in France found no increase in brain tumors among people who had been using cell phones for 6 years or more. Participants had fewer cancerous tumors than expected (the overall rate of cancer was lower than you would find in a non-cellphone-cell population). This myth comes from fear of new technology and fear of radiation; if you want to avoid cellphone radiation put your phone on airplane mode before you put it near your head.

Myth 8: Birth control causes fat

This is a common myth in our society today. Women who are overweight are easily attracted to these my ths. They think that if they take birth control pills they will start gaining weight and get fat, but it’s not true. Taking birth control pills might cause some side effects on your body, but being fat is not one of them. The truth is that hormones inside your body control how fat you become when gaining weight. If you think you will get fat just because you start taking birth control, then you are wrong!