Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Manage Knee Pain with Exercise.
Manage Knee Pain with Exercise. People who have knee pain are often tempted to rest instead of exercise; however, regular exercise can help strengthen the knees and ease pain. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends: start exercising slowly and increase repetitions or weights as you get stronger; some discomfort is normal, pain isn’t, so…
Read MoreMac & Cheese Products Contain High Levels of Harmful Chemicals.
Mac & Cheese Products Contain High Levels of Harmful Chemicals. Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to soften and increase the flexibility of plastic and vinyl, which can get into food from packaging and equipment used in manufacturing. Past research has linked these chemicals to birth defects in boys and learning and behavior problems…
Read MoreBig Men More Prone to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Big Men More Prone to Aggressive Prostate Cancer. A new study suggests that both taller and heavier men have a greater risk of getting and dying from aggressive prostate cancer. An analysis of data concerning nearly 142,000 men indicates that for every additional four inches of height (10.16 cm), a man’s risk of being diagnosed…
Read MoreMaking Amends
Making Amends. Surveys completed by more than 200 adults reveal that when couples have a disagreement, men and women want different things from their partner before they make up. The data show that women prefer heart-felt apologies and quality time while men prefer a kind gesture. These findings may allow couples to better understand how…
Read MoreWarning Signs of Uterine Fibroids.
Growths in a woman’s uterus, called uterine fibroids, usually aren’t cancerous; however, these growths can trigger significant pain and discomfort. Experts from the United States Department of Health and Human Services note that typical uterine fibroid symptoms include: heavy, painful menstrual periods; a sensation of fullness in the lower abdomen or pelvis; abdominal swelling; frequent…
Read MoreSmartphone Use Affects Posture.
Using surface electromyography and a digital camera, researchers investigated changes in posture and muscle activation among 18 participants while they interacted with their electronic device. The results revealed that smartphone use induced a more flexed posture on the neck and trunk compared with desktop computer use. The researchers also found that participants began to experience…
Read MoreA Form of Rock Climbing May Help Treat Depression.
Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that involves low-level climbing without the use of harnesses or ropes. In a new study, researchers followed 100 participants who took part in bouldering for three hours per week for a total of eight weeks and found that participants with depression experienced significant improvements in their depressive symptoms.…
Read MorePreschoolers Who Know Common Food Brands on Road to Obesity.
Researchers calculated the body mass index (BMI) of 247 young children in the United States and then asked them to identify different food brands. They found that overweight children were more likely to recognize brands associated with fast food, sugary cereals, cookies, and soft drinks than the kids who maintained a healthy weight. Appetite, July…
Read MoreAntibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Becoming More Common in Nursing Homes.
People in nursing homes often suffer from health conditions that weaken their immune system, and they’re often on prolonged antibiotic use, which contributes to antibiotic-resistance. Because nursing home residents share many spaces and interact with one another, germs have a chance to move from person to person more easily. A research review of eight prior…
Read MoreTime with Dad Good for Baby’s Brain.
Researchers analyzed how 128 fathers interacted with their infants at three months of age and then followed up with the children at two years of age. They found that babies whose fathers were more engaged and active when playing with them in their early months of life performed better on thinking skill assessments than those…
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