Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Self-Driving Cars Might Save Lives.
The RAND Corporation reports that the introduction of self-driving cars that are just 10% safer than human-driven cars could save hundreds of thousands of lives over the next 15 to 30 years. RAND Corporation report, November 2017
Read MoreMusculoskeletal Problems Common in Construction Workers.
A recent systematic review investigated the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among construction workers and found that within a given year, more than half (51.1%) could expect to experience an episode of lower back pain. Other common conditions experienced each year by construction workers include knee pain (37.2%), shoulder pain (32.4%), wrist pain (30.4%), neck pain…
Read MoreAerobic Exercise May Benefit OCD Patients.
Patients under care for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who participated in a twelve-week supervised aerobic exercise program achieved greater improvements in regards to OCD symptom severity, depression, and anxiety than patients who simply attended health education classes. The authors of the study conclude, “The results of this preliminary study suggest that exercise and health-focused interventions may…
Read MoreMenus with Calories Appear to Be Paying Off.
Since the implementation of regulations and laws requiring many restaurants around the United States to include caloric information next to menu items, researchers have found that calorie counts per menu item have dropped an average of 15 calories and diners have consumed an average of 27 fewer calories per meal—with overweight restaurant goers cutting 83…
Read More20% of Americans Still Use Tobacco.
A government study has found that nearly one in five adults in the United States still smoked tobacco in 2015. According to experts, smoking kills about 480,000 Americans each year and more than 16 million people in the United States live with diseases caused by smoking. The report reveals the need for more action to…
Read MoreSpanking May Heighten Adult Mental Health Issues.
The results of a new survey suggest that individuals who were spanked as children face a greater risk for certain mental health problems later in life. The survey, which included over 8,300 adults, revealed that 55% were spanked during childhood at least a few times each year. Those who were spanked were 37% more likely…
Read MoreOral Cancer Signs & Symptoms.
Oral cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancer cases each year and it is often diagnosed between the age of 55 and 64. According to the American Dental Association, oral cancer symptoms may include the following: a mouth sore or irritation that doesn’t resolve within three weeks; red or white patches; a lump, rough…
Read MoreMusculoskeletal Pain Is a Major Problem for Surgeons!
An analysis of data provided by 312 surgeons found that neck pain was the most common musculoskeletal complaint among respondents, followed by neck pain (45.8%), back pain (42.3%), and shoulder pain (40.1%). The research team also identified these work-related risk factors for musculoskeletal pain among surgeons: time spent performing surgeries per week (>25 hours per…
Read MoreWalk Your Way to Fitness.
According to experts from the Mayo Clinic, regular brisk walking can help one maintain a healthy weight; prevent or manage various chronic diseases, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes; strengthen bones and muscles; improve one’s mood; and improve one’s balance and coordination. They add that the faster, further, and more…
Read MoreA Healthier Diet Could Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk for Some Women.
In this study, researchers advised over 46,000 overweight and obese women, aged 50 to 79, who normally consumed a high-fat diet to either eat less fat and more fruits, vegetables, and grains or continue their normal diet. Fifteen years later, they found the women who received education about eating a healthier diet had a 17%…
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