Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Vitamin D and Scarring.
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a number of negative health outcomes, and new research shows it may even affect scarring. In the study, researchers examined 50 patients who had sustained a cut longer than one inch the previous year and found that those with healthy vitamin D levels were less likely to have…
Read MorePoor Posture Linked to Headaches?
In this case study, a man with a history of constant pain and headaches following a work injury presented for chiropractic care. A thorough examination revealed that the patient had exaggerated forward head posture and thoracic hyperkyphosis. Following a thirteen-week treatment plan that involved exercises, traction, and manipulation, the patient experienced improvements in regards to…
Read MoreBetter Student Fitness and Higher Test Scores?
Using data collected over the course of four years from 1,138 elementary schools across the state of Georgia, researchers identified a school-wide association between higher cardiorespiratory fitness and better performance on standardized tests. Journal of School Health, October 2018
Read MoreChildren without Access to Good Food Face Hypertension Risk.
An analysis of national health survey data from 2007 to 2014 showed that more than one-fifth of kids between the age of 8 and 17 lacked access to nutritious foods. Furthermore, among boys and girls with poor nutrition, over 14% had high blood pressure, compared to only 11.6% among those with better access to nutritious…
Read MoreSerious Birth Complications on the Rise in the US.
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the rate of serious birth complications in the United States rose from 101 per 10,000 delivery hospitalizations to 147 per 10,000 between 2006 and 2015, and the rates of acute kidney failure, shock, mechanical ventilation use, and sepsis at delivery more than doubled during the same…
Read MoreDoctor Burnout Leads to Poor Care.
Investigators analyzed data concerning nearly 42,500 doctors from around the world and found that physicians who were overworked or overstressed were 1.9 times more likely to have a patient safety incident, such as a medication error or a miscommunication about treatment that placed the patient at risk. Furthermore, these doctors were 2.3 times more likely…
Read MoreAvoid Lawnmower Injuries.
Lawnmower injuries can range from cuts and burns to broken bones and amputations. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand recommends the following to help stay safe when operating a mower: read the mower’s manual before use; make sure to keep the mower in good working order with sharp blades, and make sure the…
Read MoreStrategies to Reduce Work-Related Back Pain.
No matter if you work at a desk or operate heavy machinery, back pain can make it difficult to perform your job. To help avoid back pain at work, experts at the Mayo Clinic recommend the following: maintain good posture; when lifting heavy objects, lift with your legs, use your core muscles, and avoid twisting;…
Read MoreWalking Linked to Lower Heart Failure Among Women.
Among a group of over 137,000 middle-aged and older women, researchers identified an association between walking and a lower risk for developing heart failure. Heart Failure, September 2018
Read MoreShould Expectant Mothers Take Fish Oil Supplements?
According to a new study, taking fish oil supplements during pregnancy can lead to healthier growth in the first six years of a child’s life. In the study, researchers monitored 736 women who took either fish oil or olive oil supplements in the third trimester of their pregnancy until one week after giving birth. They…
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