Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Find a More Active Friend
A recent experiment found that when sedentary individuals have social interactions with more active people, they become more active in the long term. The findings suggest that people looking to increase their physical activity levels should spend more time interacting with people who already lead active lives. PLOS ONE, October 2022
Read MoreGardening May Be Healthier for Seniors Than Exercise
According to an analysis of data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, older adults who maintain a garden eat a healthier diet and have a lower risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and early death than their peers who regularly exercise. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, October 2022
Read MoreFatty Liver Patients at Elevated Risk for Heart Failure
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption, and it is associated with a number of poor health outcomes. An analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has found that NAFLD patients had a 3.5 times…
Read MoreCaregivers Need to Take Care of Themselves.
The American Heart Association offers the following recommendations for caregivers to better manage their own health and well being: indulge in something calming and relaxing on a daily basis, such as walking or yoga; set aside time just for yourself daily; and pay attention to your emotional health and seek counseling and support if needed.…
Read MoreVideo Gaming Associated with Higher Cognitive Performance.
A study that included 2,000 children revealed that those who play video games for three or more hours a day scored higher on cognitive, impulse control, and working memory assessments than kids who do not play video games. The National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Dr. Nora Volkow adds, “This study adds to our growing understanding…
Read MoreManual Therapies Benefit Patients with a Lateral Ankle Sprain.
A systematic review of data from three randomized-controlled studies concluded that a combination of manual therapies and specific exercises is more effective for improving range of motion, pain, and function in patients with an acute lateral ankle sprain than specific exercises alone. Doctors of chiropractic often use such an approach when managing an acute lateral…
Read MoreDigital Nudges Can Encourage More Exercise.
In a recent experiment, researchers observed that “digital nudges” such as text messages, app alerts, or emails in the form of motivational messages had a positive effect on increasing physical activity levels among normally sedentary individuals. Journal of Association of Information Systems, October 2022
Read MorePolyphenol Intake Linked to Better Cardiovascular Health in Adolescents.
Polyphenols are micronutrients with antioxidant properties found abundantly in whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, red wine, and cocoa. Examinations of 1,326 teenagers revealed an association between higher polyphenol levels in urine samples and better cardiovascular health. Scientific Reports, October 2022
Read MoreMany Parents Have Leftover Meds at Home.
A recent survey of 2,000 parents of children under the age of 18 revealed that half have leftover or expired medications in the home. To reduce the risk for prescription drug misuse by kids and teens, experts recommend properly disposing of unused medications.University of Michigan, October 2022
Read MoreHealthy Living Can Lengthen Life…Even for Former Smokers
Researchers analyzed data on nearly 160,000 former smokers and found that those who exercised, ate a healthy diet, and limited their drinking had a 27% lower risk of early death in the following two decades than former smokers with an unhealthy lifestyle. JAMA Network Open, September 2022
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