Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Bacteria Cause 1 in 8 Deaths Worldwide.
In 2019, about 7.7 million people died from infection from one of 33 common types of bacteria, with over 75% of bacteria-related deaths resulting from infection in either the lungs, bloodstream, or abdomen. Co-researcher Dr. Christopher Murray notes, “These new data for the first time reveal the full extent of the global public health challenge…
Read MoreCaring for a Minor Burn
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these tips for treating minor burns at home: hold the burned area under cold running water for five minutes to reduce pain and swelling; never ice or rub a burn, and do not pop a blister that forms as a result of a burn; cover the area with a…
Read MoreHow Sleep Helps Create Memories That Last
Past research has demonstrated that lack of sleep can affect the ability to form memories. In a recent study, researchers observed that as the brain cycles between slow-wave and rapid-eye-movement sleep, the hippocampus relays events of the previous day to the neocortex where general knowledge-type memories are stored. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,…
Read MoreManual Therapies Helps Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain
A systematic review that included 30 randomized-controlled trials concluded that manual therapies—such as spinal manipulation, the primary form of treatment used by doctors of chiropractic—are an effective treatment option for patients with non-specific low back pain, or low back pain with no underlying disease or pathology, like an infection or osteoporotic fracture. Cureus, August 2022
Read MoreBenefits of Regular Exercise
The University of Rochester Medical Center reports that exercise provides the following benefits: improves blood circulation, blood cholesterol levels, sleep quality, and self- image; increases vitality, muscle strength, enthusiasm, and optimism; helps manage stress and a healthy blood pressure; aids in weight loss; fights anxiety and depression; releases tension; and prevents bone loss. University of…
Read MoreKids Snack More When Sleep-Deprived
Following an analysis of data from the Daily Rest, Eating and Activity Monitoring (DREAM) study, researchers report that sleep-deprived children are more likely to consume sugary-rich snacks than their peers who get adequate sleep. The findings offer one explanation as to why insufficient sleep is linked to childhood obesity. International Congress on Obesity, October 2022
Read MoreBeing Overweight or Obese Can Elevate Stroke Risk
According to a recent systematic review that looked at data from 24 studies that included more than 5.7 million total participants, being overweight or obese can increase the risk for stroke by up to 47%. Journal of Neurology, December 2022
Read MoreLack of Sleep Elevates Risk for Illness and Early Death
Following an analysis of the sleep routines of nearly 8,000 middle-aged and older adults, researchers found that compared with sleeping seven hours a night, averaging five hours or less each night increases the risk for multiple illnesses by up to 40% and can raise the risk for early death by 25%. PLOS Medicine, October 2022
Read MoreOxygen Therapy May Help Treat Alzheimer’s
The current research suggests that hypoxia—a condition characterized by low levels of oxygen in body tissues—can affect several pathological processes that are associated with Alzheimer’s such as amyloid-beta metabolism, tau phosphorylation, autophagy, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and mitochondrial and synaptic dysfunction. An article recently published in the journal Neural Regenerative Research speculates that…
Read MoreManual Therapies for Post-Operative Elbow Stiffness
For patients with post-operative elbow stiffness, a recent study found that both instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and muscle energy technique are effective interventions for improving pain intensity, range of motion, and function. Doctors of chiropractic utilize these and other manual therapies when managing musculoskeletal disorders of the elbow and other areas of the body. Journal…
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