Are these statements true or false?
1) Eating too much sugar will give you diabetes. (False)
Eating sweet foods doesn’t directly lead to diabetes. In most people, the body just releases additional insulin to keep blood sugars under control. However, eating too many sweets can contribute to weight gain, and obesity is a significant risk factor for developing diabetes. And if you already have diabetes or prediabetes, eating too much of any kind of carbohydrate will cause elevated blood sugar levels.
2) People with darker skin are protected from the sun. (False)
While people with darker skin are less likely to sunburn than those with a fair complexion, they are not protected from the damaging effects of UV light. Everyone needs to wear sunscreen.
3) Cold weather makes you sick. (False)
Germs, not cold weather, make you sick. However, the viruses that cause colds thrive in lower temperatures, making it more likely that you will get a cold in the winter.
4) You don’t need to drink eight glasses of water daily. (True)
You may need more or less fluid depending on the weather, your body size, and your health conditions. Also, it is not necessary to just drink water to stay hydrated; other liquids count, too. An easy way to tell if you are properly hydrated is to check the color of your urine. Dark yellow urine indicates that you need to drink more.
5) Vaccines cause autism. (False)
This health myth is causing resurgence in dangerous childhood diseases. Some people have stopped vaccinating their children citing concerns that ingredients in some vaccines cause autism. Based on these fears, thimerosol and other ingredients of concern were either removed or reduced to only trace amounts by 2001. Over a dozen studies (including nine by the CDC) have found no link between vaccines and autism.
6) Reading in dim light damages your eyes. (False)
Reading in dim light may cause eye strain, with symptoms such as sore, itching, or dry eyes, blurred vision, sore neck or shoulder muscles, and headache. While uncomfortable, it does not cause permanent damage to the eyes.