Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Gum Disease and Neurodegenerative Diseases.
Compared to seniors with normal cognitive function, patients with Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, or subjective cognitive decline are more likely to have periodontitis. The results suggest that poor oral health may indicate an individual has an elevated risk for future cognitive difficulties. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, October 2018
Read MoreSubjective Cognitive Decline May Predict Mortality Risk.
Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) describes a state in which a person feels their thinking abilities have worsened, but this decline cannot be verified by standardized tests. In a study involving 1,741 seniors, those who reported SCD had an elevated risk for death during the following five years. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, September 2018
Read MoreShould Pregnant Women Take a Calcium Supplement?
Following a review of data from 27 published studies, researchers conclude that women who take a calcium supplement during their pregnancy may have a reduced risk for pre-eclampsia and preterm birth, particularly if they also consume a low-calcium diet. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, October 2018
Read MoreLeg Pain Commonly Precedes Spinal Pain in Children.
In a study involving 1,008 Danish school children, parents reported each week whether their child had spinal pain, lower extremity pain, or upper extremity pain. The results revealed that children were more likely to experience an episode of spinal pain after experiencing lower extremity pain. Additionally, the likelihood of spinal pain increased in children who…
Read MoreFamily Caregivers Benefit From Exercise.
Exercise can reduce stress and improve cellular health among family caregivers. Researchers recruited 68 sedentary individuals who cared for family members suffering from either Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The participants were divided into either a group that undertook 40 minutes of aerobic exercise three to five times per week or a group…
Read MoreA Third of Americans Eat Fast Food Daily.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 37% of adults have eaten fast food at least once in the last 24 hours. National Center for Health Statistics, October 2018
Read MorePath to Obesity Starts in Preschool.
Preschoolers who quickly gain weight are at a particularly higher risk for becoming obese teens. In this study, researchers looked at the weight-gain patterns of more than 51,000 German children and found that more than 50% of obese teens had already become overweight or obese by the time they reached age five. New England Journal…
Read MoreKids with Musculoskeletal Pain Have Increased Risk for Psychological Issues…
According to a new study that looked at data from the 2011/2012 National Survey of Children’s Health, boys and girls with a musculoskeletal condition have an elevated risk for anxiety, depression, and behavioral/conduct problems. Rehabilitation Psychology, October 2018
Read MoreDealing with Poison Ivy.
If you touch or even get near poison ivy, you can develop an itchy, blistering rash within 72 hours. Though the rash usually goes away after a short time, some people can have serious reactions that require a trip to the doctor. To help manage a poison ivy rash, the American Academy of Dermatology offers…
Read MoreChiropractic Care Improves Health-Related Quality of Life.
Assessments completed by 2,024 neck pain and back pain patients at 125 chiropractic clinics throughout the United States revealed that overall, chiropractic treatment results in significant quality of life improvements with respect to physical functioning, pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and social health. Spine, October 2018
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