Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Limit Allergens in Your Bedroom.
Limit Allergens in Your Bedroom. Allergy symptoms, such as sneezing and sniffling, can prevent you from having a good night’s sleep. To rid your bedroom of allergens, the National Sleep Foundation suggests the following: if you’re allergic to pets, keep them out of the bedroom and bathe them weekly; cover your mattress and pillows with…
Read MoreScoliosis Associated with Neck Pain.
Scoliosis Associated with Neck Pain. Knowledge is sparse regarding neck problems in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. A recent observational study set out to investigate the prevalence of neck problems among individuals with or without idiopathic scoliosis and found that 42% of the participants with scoliosis had neck pain compared with only 20% of those without…
Read MoreExercise May Be the Key to Becoming More Successful.
Exercise May Be the Key to Becoming More Successful. Exercise is known to protect against several diseases, such as diabetes and stroke. Now, a new study suggests that exercise helps people socialize and accomplish more. Researchers recruited 179 college students and asked them to record each time they exercised during a 21-day span. The investigators…
Read MoreKey Elements of Mediterranean Diet Important for Colorectal Health.
Key Elements of Mediterranean Diet Important for Colorectal Health. The Mediterranean diet is characterized by a high consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, and a moderate consumption of lean meats. In a new study, researchers examined 808 patients undergoing screening or diagnostic colonoscopies and found that the diets of the patients with advanced polyps…
Read MoreSome Prostate Drugs May Cause Harm.
Some Prostate Drugs May Cause Harm. A popular hormone-based medication for the treatment of an enlarged prostate may increase men’s risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and/or stroke. A review of records of 460 men treated for enlarged prostate at a single urologist’s office in Germany revealed that men taking the drug dutasteride for…
Read MoreDoes a Higher IQ Equal a Longer Life?
Does a Higher IQ Equal a Longer Life? Scottish researchers analyzed data on nearly 66,000 people who were born in 1936 and discovered that those with a higher IQ test score in childhood had a 28% reduced risk of death from respiratory disease, a 25% lower risk of death from heart disease, and a 24%…
Read MoreBiking Safely.
Biking Safely. To help reduce your risk of a serious biking injury, the United States National Safety Council recommends the following: obey traffic laws; understand the limits of your bike; bike in a single-file line in the same direction as traffic; watch for dangers such as open car doors; use hand signals when you turn;…
Read MoreJob Strain, Sleep Disturbances, and Back Pain.
Job Strain, Sleep Disturbances, and Back Pain. Using data from the Stockholm Public Health Cohort surveys from 2006 and 2010, researchers have determined that a physically active job, high job strain, and sleep disturbances increase the risk for developing troublesome low back pain. The findings may suggest that a reduction in job demands and improvement…
Read MoreBenefits of Intense Exercise.
Benefits of Intense Exercise. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is characterized by brief bouts of intense exercise followed by less intense activity. According to the American Council on Exercise, HIIT benefits include: improved anaerobic and aerobic fitness; increased sensitivity to insulin; decreased fasting insulin; reductions in belly fat and fat deposits just beneath the skin; and…
Read MoreHigh Fruit Juice Intake May Increase Thyroid Cancer Risk.
High Fruit Juice Intake May Increase Thyroid Cancer Risk. Several studies have shown that consuming fruits and vegetables can reduce one’s risk for many types of cancer. While a recent study did not find this to be the case for thyroid cancer, the authors of the study did observe that higher fruit juice consumption may…
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