Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Muscle “Switch” May Determine Benefits of Exercise.
Scientists have discovered a molecular “switch” that may explain why some people benefit from aerobic exercise and strength training, while others do not. Using both animal and human subjects, researchers discovered that a protein called C-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) helps to determine our response to exercise. If JNK is activated during exercise, it stimulates skeletal…
Read MoreHealthy Diet Linked to Lower Cancer Risk.
An analysis of dietary and health data concerning over 40,000 adults suggests that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet—which focuses on fruits, vegetables, grains, olive oil, fish, lean meats, and nuts/seeds—is associated with up to a 12% lower overall cancer risk. Cancer Research, August 2018
Read MoreSmoking and Schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia is described as a serious mental health condition that can involve hallucinations or delusions and symptoms of a mood disorder, such as mania and depression. A review of data from twelve published studies indicates that smokers are twice as likely to develop the condition as nonsmokers. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, August 2018
Read More“Heading” a Soccer Ball May Be More Dangerous for Women.
Several studies have linked heading soccer balls with an increased risk for brain injury and new research suggests that the danger is even greater for female athletes. In the study, researchers compared brain scans of 49 female and 49 male amateur soccer players who reported a similar number of headings over the previous year (about…
Read MoreStay Safe While on Vacation.
No one wants to take a trip to the hospital while they’re abroad. The Food and Drug Administration recommends the following to keep you safe when traveling: avoid spending too much time in the sun; check your medications before leaving on a trip to make sure you have enough; never pack medication in your checked…
Read MoreConservative Treatment for CTS?
Researchers reviewed data from ten published studies and concluded that after one year, patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) reported similar improvements in pain and function regardless of whether or not they underwent surgery or pursued more conservative treatment options. Conservative chiropractic care for carpal tunnel syndrome often includes manual therapies (manipulation and mobilization) combined…
Read MoreImproves Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients…
A review of data from 36 published studies concluded that regardless of mode (aerobic, resistance, or a combination of both), exercise is both a safe and effective method for improving quality of life in breast cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, July 2018
Read MoreFolic Acid Supplementation in Foods May Reduce Psychosis Among Kids.
Beyond protecting against birth defects such as spina bifida, fortifying grains with folic acid may also improve fetal brain development and reduce the risk of developing psychosis. Researchers reviewed 1,400 MRI brain scans of children who were born either before or after folic acid fortification became mandatory in the United States in the late 1990s…
Read MorePremature Birth Linked to ADHD?
Among a group of 113,227 Norwegian children, researchers observed that those born prior to 34 weeks gestation were over 23% more likely to experience symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by age eight. JAMA Pediatrics, June 2018
Read MoreStressed Workers May Not Benefit from Vacations.
A survey of more than 1,500 working Americans found that many people are unable to relax and enjoy their time away from the office. More specifically, when participants returned to work after time off, 68% said they were in a better mood; 66% were energized; and 27% reported feeling motivated and less stressed. Unfortunately, 40%…
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