Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Turn Down the Volume!
Experts estimate that up to 20% of Americans aged 12 to 19 have some degree of hearing loss. Technology is most likely to blame, especially with the use of earbuds. To help protect your child’s hearing, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends: instruct them turn down the volume to about 60%, ask them to take…
Read MoreManipulation Plus Exercise Helps Teens with Back Pain.
Back pain is common in the adolescent population, but little research exists on treatment options for this group of patients. In a new study, researchers randomly assigned teenagers with back pain into one of two treatment groups for a three-month period: spinal manipulation combined with exercise therapy or exercise therapy alone. The investigators monitored low…
Read MorePhysically Active Kids May Sleep Better.
Among a group of 1,100 Brazilian teenagers, researchers found that those with low aerobic fitness were 80% more likely to experience poor sleep quality. World Journal of Pediatrics, March 2018
Read MoreEnsure Your Fruits and Vegetables Are Safe to Eat.
Though rich in vital nutrients and vitamins, raw fruits and veggies can harbor potentially harmful germs, such as Salmonella and E. coli. When selecting fresh produce, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the following: choose produce that doesn’t look bruised or damaged; keep precut fruit and vegetables cold; keep fruit and vegetables separate…
Read MoreNearly 10% of Adults Now Have Type 2 Diabetes in the US.
According to a new report, 21 million adults in the United States (US) now have type 2 diabetes, a condition linked to being overweight or obese that increases the risk for heart disease, nerve damage, kidney damage, vision loss, and Alzheimer’s disease. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, March 2018
Read MoreToo Many Drivers Using Their Phones, Despite Knowing Dangers.
Past studies have shown that drivers who talk on cellphones are up to four times more likely to crash, and those who text are up to eight times more likely to be involved in a collision than individuals who don’t use phones while driving. A survey of more than 2,600 drivers revealed that nearly 58%…
Read MoreEarly Breast Screening May Reduce Need for Aggressive Treatments.
Early breast cancer screening may translate into smaller tumors and less aggressive breast cancer treatments. In this study, researchers found that women whose last mammogram was 25 months or more before their breast cancer diagnosis were 50% more likely to need chemotherapy, 32% more likely to have a mastectomy, 66% more likely to need lymph…
Read MoreShoulder Strength Affected By Posture.
A recent study assessed the effect of various sitting postures on the external rotator muscle strength of the shoulder. Among a group of 100 participants, researchers observed that shoulder external rotator strength declined 8% following five minutes of sitting in a forward head rounded shoulder posture. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, February 2018
Read MoreCan Exercise Make Your Heart Younger?
In this study, researchers found that mice that ran the equivalent of 3.1 miles (5 km) per day generated about 4.5 times more new heart muscle cells than mice that abstained from exercise. The investigators report that these findings demonstrate how exercise can increases the heart’s capacity to regenerate. Researcher Dr. Anthony Rosenzweig notes, “Maintaining…
Read MoreEating More Produce Lowers Depression Risk.
An analysis of data from 18 published studies found that each 100-gram increase in daily fruit and vegetable intake reduces an individual’s risk for depression by 3%. British Journal of Nutrition, May 2018
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