Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Symptoms of Prostate Cancer.
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men. Symptoms include the following: difficulty initiating urination; weak or interrupted urine flow; and frequent urination, especially at night. Men who experience these symptoms should see their primary care provider as soon as possible. Food and Drug Administration, October 2017
Read MoreMusculoskeletal Pain Common Among Office Workers.
The results of a questionnaire completed by 528 office workers indicate that such individuals frequently complain of neck pain (52.5%) and back pain (53%). Furthermore, the researchers found that work environment variables that significantly affected musculoskeletal pain include sitting at the desk for a long time, sitting on a chair that only supported the lumbar…
Read MoreA Little Bit of Exercise May Curb Risk of Depression…
Norwegian researchers reviewed the exercise habits and depression risk of 34,000 men and women and found that those who engaged in just an hour of exercise per week, of any intensity, had a 44% lower risk for developing depression than did not exercise at all. American Journal of Psychiatry, October 2017
Read MoreLack of Vitamin K Could Harm Young Hearts.
Not eating enough leafy green vegetables may take a toll on the heart health of teens. In this study, researchers monitored the physical activity, diet, and heart health of 766 teens and found that those who seldom ate vitamin k-rich foods, such as spinach and lettuce, had a three-times greater risk for an enlarged left…
Read MoreChildhood Obesity Increasing Worldwide.
According to a new study, the rate of childhood obesity has massively increased around the world since 1975. Overall, researchers found that childhood obesity rates jumped from just under 1% in the 1970s to nearly 6% for girls and almost 8% for boys in the present day, with rates at 20% or greater in the…
Read MorePre-Stroke Depression May Affect Recovery.
Among a sample of 364 ischemic stroke survivors, researchers found that those with a history of depression experienced worse function and cognitive outcomes. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, November 2017
Read More“Sleep Positioners” Pose Dangers for Baby.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a statement that newborns should only be put to sleep on their backs on a firm, empty surface and should never be placed on a “sleep positioner”. The FDA claims that these products can actually prevent babies from breathing, increasing the risk of accidental suffocation and sudden…
Read MoreLeisure Time Activity May Reduce Risk of Low Back Pain.
A recent literature review concludes that individuals who are more active during their free time are about 11-16% less likely to develop chronic lower back pain. Examples of leisure time physical activity include planned exercise, hiking, sports, walking, cycling, dancing, gardening, yard work, and household chores. British Journal of Sports Medicine, October 2017
Read MoreHow to Be More Active.
Reaching daily physical activities goals can be difficult when life gets in the way. To help you become more active, the National Library of Medicine recommends the following: use the stairs instead of the elevator; walk to a co-worker’s desk or office instead of sending an email; park farther away in the parking lot to…
Read MoreOmega-6 Fatty Acids May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
An analysis of data from twenty published studies involving 39,740 adults found that individuals who had the highest blood levels of an omega-6 fatty acid called linoleic acid—a fatty-acid is found in bean and seed oils such as soybean and sunflower oils—were 35% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those with the lowest…
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