Posts by Dr. Youdeem
A Clean Bedroom Can Aid Sleep.
A Clean Bedroom Can Aid Sleep. An organized and comfortable bedroom can help you reduce stress and help you to sleep more soundly. The National Sleep Foundation recommends the following to help organize your room: remove all electronics, including the TV; use light bulbs that are 60 watts or less; make sure curtains black out…
Read MoreHow Often Do Children Have Back Pain?
How Often Do Children Have Back Pain? Spinal pain is a common condition among children and adolescents. In this study, researchers monitored school children ages eight to fifteen for three years and found 55% experienced one or more episodes of back pain during that time. Though most children had only a few short-lasting episodes of…
Read MoreCarbs Help with Recovery After Intense Workout.
Carbs Help with Recovery After Intense Workout. Current evidence strongly suggests that moderate to intense physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and various forms of cancer, and it may even improve longevity overall. However, prolonged, intense physical exercise can have negative effects on the immune system. A new study finds…
Read MoreHow to Correctly Store Cooking Oils.
How to Correctly Store Cooking Oils. Heart-healthy cooking oils—such as olive, walnut, or avocado oil—have become popular in the kitchen as people seek to cook healthier dishes; however, you must be careful how you store such oils. The Cleveland Clinic offers these recommendations to ensure that you’re cooking with the best oil: over time, exposure…
Read MoreCould Gray Hair Mean a Higher Risk for Heart Disease?
Could Gray Hair Mean a Higher Risk for Heart Disease? Atherosclerosis (the narrowing of the arteries due to the build-up of cholesterol and other substances on arterial walls) and graying hair have similar causes: the damaged DNA that comes with aging, increased oxidative stress, and the aging of cells. An observational study that included 545…
Read MoreMusic May Soothe Post-Op Pain.
Music May Soothe Post-Op Pain. Patients recovering from major surgery often struggle with pain and anxiety. In this study, 30 post-surgical patients participated in a 30-minute music therapy session within 72 hours of their operation that included singing, rhythmic drumming, and live music. Researchers found that those who participated in the music sessions experienced less…
Read MoreProtect Your Child’s Body Image.
Protect Your Child’s Body Image. What you say can affect your children, even if you don’t think they are listening—so when talking about body image, remember to have a positive attitude. The United States (US) Department of Health and Human Services suggests the following: avoid speaking negatively about food, weight, body shape, and body size;…
Read MoreMany People Choose Manual Therapies for Headaches.
Many People Choose Manual Therapies for Headaches. Utilizing data from 35 published studies, a new report finds that about a third (32.3%) of headache patients utilize manual therapies to help manage their condition. The report notes the most common reasons headache patients seek out manual therapies include pain relief, perceived safety, and dissatisfaction with drug-based…
Read MoreWhy Doesn’t Exercise Work as Well for Some People?
Why Doesn’t Exercise Work as Well for Some People? Physical activity is key in the prevention of obesity and associated health conditions, but some people obtain greater rewards from exercise than others. In a new study that involved 31 women, researchers found that those who had high levels of the protein selenoprotein P in their…
Read MoreMake Fruit and Veggies More Appetizing.
Make Fruit and Veggies More Appetizing. We all know how important it is to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, but it is often difficult to convince ourselves or our children to eat them. To help make fruits and vegetables more flavorful and appealing, the American Heart Association suggests the following: roast vegetables at…
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