Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Fit Kids Have Better Attendance.
Not only do children who are more active and physically fit perform better in school but a new study indicates that kids with greater cardiovascular fitness are also less likely to miss class due to illness. Journal of School Health, September 2017
Read MoreOmega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk.
Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit the regulation of the genes associated with the development of colon cancer. This suggests that a diet rich with healthy fats may play a role in reducing one’s risk for the disease. Clinical Nutrition Research, July…
Read MoreOpioid Overdoses and Deaths Rising in US Hospitals.
A review of data concerning nearly 23 million adult hospital admissions that occurred between 2009 and 2015 revealed a 34% increase in opioid overdose-related ICU admissions during this time. Furthermore, the average cost of care per ICU overdose admission increased from just under $59,000 in 2009 to more than $92,000 in 2015. Lead author Dr.…
Read MoreAre Coma Patients Conscious?
Sophisticated brain scans may allow doctors to detect consciousness in brain-injured patients who appear unconscious. According to a new study that included 16 severe brain injury patients, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG) can help reveal a level of consciousness that can’t be detected by a typical neurological examination. Study author Dr. Brian…
Read MoreKids Need Supervision While They Are Near Cars.
Kids Need Supervision While They Are Near Cars. Unsupervised children playing on or near a road or driveway is a recipe for injury. To prevent a tragedy, Safe Kids Worldwide suggests the following: walk around your car before you leave to make sure there are no children nearby; check for toys, bikes, or pets near…
Read MoreCan Reducing Pelvic Tilt Angle Reduce Back Pain?
Can Reducing Pelvic Tilt Angle Reduce Back Pain? In this case study, a 56-year-old woman with severe lower back pain and excessive lumbar lordosis performed an exercise three times a day aimed at reducing the angle of her pelvis in relation to her spine. After two weeks, her anterior pelvic tilt angle had decreased, resulting…
Read MoreHigh-Intensity Interval Training May Reverse Frailty Among Seniors.
High-Intensity Interval Training May Reverse Frailty Among Seniors. Investigators studied the effect of a ten-minute exercise program that included several high-intensity intervals on older, frail mice over the course of sixteen weeks and found that these mice experienced dramatic improvements in grip strength, treadmill endurance, gait speed, and muscle mass compared with mice in a…
Read MoreProtein at All Meals Preserves Seniors’ Strength.
Protein at All Meals Preserves Seniors’ Strength. Consuming protein at all three daily meals may help seniors preserve their physical strength. Researchers tracked more than 1,700 seniors for three years and found that those who included protein in every meal experienced fewer declines in hand, arm, and leg strength than participants who ate protein less…
Read MoreAlcohol Use and Abuse Increasing in the US.
Alcohol Use and Abuse Increasing in the US. Rates of drinking and alcohol abuse are on the rise in the United States (US). An analysis of data has found that the rate of alcohol use in the US increased from 65% in 2001-2002 to nearly 73% by 2012-2013. Furthermore, the prevalence of alcoholism rose from…
Read MoreAir Pollution and Parkinson’s Disease.
Air Pollution and Parkinson’s Disease. Taiwanese researchers reviewed data concerning over a million patients and found a link between regular exposure to particulate matter pollution and an increased risk for Parkinson’s disease. PLOS ONE, August 2017
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