It is safe to say that with the way technology is working nowadays, keeping our body healthy the right way has become easier than it once was. Back then, we only have our mothers and our forefathers to depend on when it comes to life’s many trivial questions, especially when it comes to health. Now, we have hundreds upon hundreds of researchers working on proving—or debunking—these supposedly “facts” to help people find their way to healthy and fit bodies. As for us seniors, it would be harder to convince us since these myths are like “second skin” to us—but yes, we’ll see..
•    Knuckle-cracking leads to arthritis. I bet you think—especially our boys—your old cracking habit came haunting you as soon as your doctor suspected arthritis hurting your joints, however, studies show that knuckle-cracking has no bearing on you having arthritis later in life. Having reduced grip strength however, is a whole different matter.
•    Healthy, regular bowel movement means once a day appointment with “the throne”. Not so, there are many, perfectly healthy people who move bowels twice a day then there are those who do it once every other day. It all boils down to your diet. Nonetheless, seniors are strongly recommended to increase fiber intake since their digestion process may be faltering or slowing down.
•    Low-fat foods make you lose weight. Yes it will help but not entirely so, as you also need to cut back on your calories and make your body sweat a little if you want to lose weight. Low-fat foods you see in stores now are usually laden with other unhealthy stuff, needless to say, never depend on them.
•    Herbal preparations are harmless but very effective. They can be, but certainly not all of them. Also, you need to take into consideration that not all herbal preparations are good for you. Seniors should always consult their doctors when thinking of trying herbal preparations as it may interfere with their current medications.
•    Fresh fruits and veggies are healthier than frozen ones. Fresh is nice especially if they are handpicked—by you. Otherwise, it makes no difference if you go with frozen or canned ones, just make sure they are not soaked with unnecessary sugars and preservatives.
•    Breast cancer is purely hereditary. Genes are a factor but you can also get it if you are predisposed to it (that is, if you belong to the “high risk” group.
•    Increase fiber intake for digestion only. Fiber, in general, is good for you. There are actually two types:  soluble fiber lowers cholesterol while insoluble fiber is good for digestion. Consider fiber as the “wonder carbo” for seniors.