Have you ever heard the famous claim that humans generally only use about 10% of their brain capacity? This concept is a massive trope in popular science fiction movies, where characters suddenly unlock god-like intelligence or superpowers after tapping into the "dormant" 90% of their brains. While it makes for a fantastic movie plot, from a medical and scientific standpoint, this claim is nothing more than a widespread myth. Modern neurology has completely debunked this 10% myth. Neuroscient...

Starvation Mode Myth: Why Skipping Lunch Won't Wreck Your Metabolism Content: There is a pervasive myth in the diet world that keeps many Millennials anxious about skipping a meal. The story goes like this: if you miss lunch or cut your calories too low, your body instantly enters "Starvation Mode," shuts down your metabolism, and stores every subsequent bite as fat. Let us set the record straight. While "Starvation Mode"—scientifically known as adaptive thermogenesis—is a real biological...

Myth or Fact: Does Eating Garlic Really Repel Mosquitoes? You have probably heard the old wives' tale: load up on garlic, and mosquitoes will treat you like a vampire and stay away. The idea is that the strong sulfur compounds will seep through your pores and create a natural force field. It sounds convenient, but does science back it up? The Verdict: It is a Myth. Sorry to burst your bubble, but eating garlic does not work. A study conducted back in 2005 put this claim to the test. The...

You have probably heard the rumor: "Sugar feeds cancer, so if I stop eating sugar, the cancer dies." It sounds logical, but medical science says it is a massive Myth. Here is the truth. All cells in your body, healthy or cancerous, run on glucose. It is their primary fuel. If you completely cut out sugar and carbohydrates, you are not just  starving the cancer; you are starving your vital organs and immune system too. Your body needs energy to fight any disease. If you cut out dietary sugar c...

Content: A week after Eid, the guilt of eating too much rendang and cookies usually kicks in. Desperate to shed the holiday weight fast, many people hit the jogging tracks wearing thick parachute jackets or "sauna suits" under the scorching sun. The logic is simple: more sweat equals more fat burn. Unfortunately, this is a massive myth. Medically speaking, sweating buckets does not mean melting fat. When running in a jacket, the rapid weight loss noticed on the scale is purely water weight. O...

Content: There is a common misconception among Millennials and Gen Z that sleeping all day during Ramadan is the ultimate hack. The logic seems sound: if you sleep through the hunger pangs, you conserve energy and wake up fresh for Iftar. However, medical science suggests that oversleeping might actually do more harm than good. While getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep is crucial, clocking in excessive hours can lead to serious health issues. Studies link oversleeping to a higher risk of diabetes,...