Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Getting Adequate Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is vital for strong bones and a healthy immune system. The Arthritis Foundation offers the following suggestions for boosting one’s vitamin D levels: get direct sunlight without sunscreen for just 10 to 15 minutes every other day; eat 3 ounces of a fish rich in vitamin D, such as salmon or Atlantic mackerel,…
Read MoreCervical Spine Mobilization May Offer Immediate Results.
Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint that can be both costly and disabling. In this study, 40 neck pain patients received either cervical mobilization or a motionless manual contact. Those in the mobilization group experienced immediate improvements related to movement-associated pain, as well as increased range of motion and velocity when turning the head.…
Read MorePhysical Activity Protects the Heart.
According to a new study that monitored the health status of over 65,000 middle-aged adults for a decade, regular exercisers have a reduced mortality risk for several cardiovascular outcomes, including acute myocardial infarction, chronic ischaemic heart disease, pulmonary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, cerebrovascular events, and aneurysm and peripheral vascular diseases. European Journal of Epidemiology,…
Read MoreJust One Energy Drink…
Caffeine-loaded energy drinks are very popular, but a new study suggests that they may make your blood vessels less efficient in the short term. Researchers examined the blood vessels of 44 healthy, non-smoking medical students both before and after they consumed a 24-ounce energy and found that after finishing the energy drink, the internal diameter…
Read MoreA Noisy Neighborhood May Raise Heart Disease Risk.
Living in a noisy neighborhood may be more than just annoying, it may raise the risk for serious heart issues. Among a group of 500 healthy adults, researchers found that those who lived in areas with higher levels of ambient noise have up to a three-times greater risk for heart attack, stroke, or another major…
Read MoreHappy Memories As a Child Might Benefit Your Health Later.
A multi-year study that monitored the wellbeing of over 22,000 adults in their mid-40s found that participants who recalled receiving higher levels of affection from their mother during childhood were more likely to have better physical health and fewer depressive symptoms in the present day. Lead author Dr. William Chopik adds, “One might expect childhood…
Read MoreDon’t Smoke!
As if there were not already enough reasons to stop smoking or never start in the first place, new research indicates that smokers with diabetes have an elevated risk for foot ulcers and more severe foot ulcers should they occur. Journal of Diabetes Investigation, October 2018
Read MoreManipulation Plus Exercise Can Help Patients with Shoulder Pain.
Americans make over seven million doctor visits each year for shoulder and upper arm pain. A review of past research has found quality evidence that a treatment plan that combines thrust manipulation with specific exercises can reduce pain and improve function in patients with rotator cuff dysfunction. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, September 2018
Read MoreExercise Helps Eliminate Toxic Proteins from Muscles.
A new animal-based study has found that daily exercise helps facilitate the elimination of proteins and organelles in the muscles that are no longer functional. Investigators say the removal of these components is vital, because when they accumulate, they become toxic and contribute to muscle cell impairment and death. Principle investigator Dr. Julio Cesar Batista…
Read MoreVitamin D Supplements May Aid Weight Loss in Obese Kids.
Childhood and adolescence obesity represent a major health problem worldwide, as it can lead to the development of expensive, serious, and debilitating health complications later in life. A study that involved 232 obese children and adolescents revealed that those given vitamin D supplements had significantly lower body mass index and body fat and improved cholesterol…
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