Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Promoting Better Health at Work Can Help the Bottom Line.
In a study that involved 1,120 employees from ten businesses, researchers found that participants who received customized information to promote physical activity and reduce sitting time not only experienced improved health but they also reported greater job satisfaction and increased productivity. Ergonomics, June 2018
Read MoreRegular Egg Consumption May Decrease Cardiovascular Risk.
An analysis of data concerning nearly half a million people in China showed that daily egg consumers had a 26% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke, a 28% lower risk of death from hemorrhagic stroke, a 12% lower risk of ischemic heart disease, and an 18% lower risk of cardiovascular death. Though the study was only…
Read MoreMosquitoes Bite More During Droughts.
Typically, about 5-10% of female mosquitoes feed at any time during normal weather situations. However, a new study found that lab-induced dehydration led to a 30% feeding rate, suggesting that mosquitoes try to hydrate on blood when water is not available. Study co-author Dr. Elise Didion writes, “It makes sense… We find the highest transmission…
Read MoreWhy Do We Get Tongue Tied?
Do you have problems getting out the right words from time to time? An analysis of thousands of voice recordings from around the world revealed that there is a tendency to slow-down before saying nouns. In other words, you’re more likely to pause a little bit or use “uh” or “uhm” when using a noun.…
Read MoreSleeping in on the Weekends May Help You Live Longer?
New research suggests that too little sleep during the work week can be counteracted by sleeping in on the weekends. A study involving nearly 44,000 people showed that the risk of early death among individuals who got less sleep during the week and more sleep on the weekends differed very little from those who averaged…
Read MoreManipulative Treatment Beneficial for Low Back Pain.
In a recent study, researchers randomly assigned 68 patients suffering from non-specific chronic low back pain to receive either five manipulative therapy treatments or five sham treatments over a one-month period. Following the conclusion of care, the investigators reported that the patients in the manipulative treatment group experienced significant improvements in pain and disability that…
Read MoreExercise Reduces Fall Risk in Kidney Patients.
Falls are a leading cause of death and injury among seniors, especially those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). An analysis of data concerning 157,753 adults age 65 and over found that CKD patients who regularly exercised had a 32% reduced risk for experiencing a fall. Preventing Chronic Disease, June 2018
Read MoreCutting Down on Meat and Dairy May Reduce Heart Failure Risk.
Middle-aged men who eat a lot of meat, dairy, and other high-protein foods may be increasing their risk for heart failure. A review of 22 years of data concerning 2,400 Finnish men found that those with a high-protein diet had a 33% increased risk for heart failure, and the risk increased if their primary sources…
Read MoreThere’s No Such Thing As “Healthy Obesity”.
An analysis of thirty years of data concerning over 90,000 American women showed that obese women who were metabolically healthy (normal blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar) for over twenty years still had a 57% elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. Lead researcher Dr. Matthias Schulze explains, “If you are obese, but free of disease like…
Read MoreDiabetes and Parkinson’s Risk.
Following a review of patient data concerning over eight million individuals, researchers report that type 2 diabetics have a 32% increased risk for developing Parkinson’s disease. The researchers note their “findings may reflect shared genetic predisposition and/or disrupted shared pathogenic pathways with potential clinical and therapeutic implications.” Neurology, June 2018
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