Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Miscarriage.
An examination of the vitamin D levels of 1,200 women with a history of miscarriage showed that those who had vitamin D levels of 30 ng/mL or more were 10% more likely to become pregnant within the next six months and 15% more likely to have a live birth than women with lower vitamin D…
Read MoreSpinal Manipulation Benefits Common Low Back Conditions.
A recent study investigated the effects of spinal manipulation of the lumbar and sacroiliac joints in twenty patients with lumbar disk herniation combined with lack of sacroiliac motion (hypomobility). The patients received five spinal manipulations over a two-week period, which led to significant improvements in back and leg pain that persisted up to one month…
Read MoreBrisk Walking May Lead to a Longer Life.
After reviewing survey data and death records from individuals in both England and Scotland, researchers report that walking speed may predict one’s risk for an early death. In particular, the research team observed that slow walkers are 20-24% more likely to suffer an early death from any cause than those who walk at either an…
Read MoreGreen Tea May Protect the Heart.
In atherosclerosis, a protein called apolipoprotein A-1 (apoA-1) sticks to plaques and makes them larger, which further restricts blood flow. In a new study, researchers discovered that a compound found in green tea called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) can break down apoA-1, potentially improving blood flow. Journal of Biological Chemistry, May 2018
Read MoreBreast Cancer Survivors Often Not Getting Needed Mammograms.
Researchers followed the status of more than 27,000 women after their breast cancer surgery and found that 13% failed to have a mammogram within one year of their procedure. At the five-year mark, the percentage of women who had not had a mammogram in the last year rose to 19% and only 50% had undergone…
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Protect the Brain!
The Mediterranean diet focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, healthy fats (such as olive oil), and lean sources of protein such as fish and poultry. In addition to improved heart health, studies show that the Mediterranean diet may also protect against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. Current Nutrition Reports,…
Read MoreSunscreen Tips.
The American Academy of Dermatology offers the following information about sunscreen: broad spectrum sunscreen means it can protect you from both UVA and UVB sun rays, which helps prevent skin cancer, early skin aging, and sunburn; sunburn protection factor (SPF) defines how protective the sunscreen is, the higher the number, the greater the level of…
Read MoreLooking Down May Increase the Risk for Neck Pain…
Among a group of 38 young adults with no history of neck, shoulder, or back pain, researchers found that engaging in just ten minutes of static neck flexion (looking downward at a smartphone, for example) resulted in potentially harmful changes in cervical sensory motor control. More specifically, the research team observed that prolonged neck flexion…
Read MoreGet More Active at Work.
Prolonged sitting at work can cause poor posture, low back pain, and increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. To combat the negative effects of long periods of sitting, the American Council on Exercise recommends the following: standing for a few minutes every hour; sitting on a gym ball for half an hour per day…
Read MoreSoda Consumption and Sleep…
Regular soda intake by kids may affect sleep duration. An analysis of data concerning 5,873 children from around the world found that kids who consume at least one soft drink per day sleep about twelve fewer minutes per night. Public Health Nutrition, April 2018
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