Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Air Pollution Linked to Worse Outcomes for Stroke Survivors
Past research has established a link between increased exposure to air pollution and an elevated risk for stroke. According to an analysis of data from the UK Biobank study on middle-aged adults who experienced a first-time stroke, those living in areas with higher levels of air pollution also had a greater chance of developing post-stroke…
Read MoreHelping Your Overweight Child Lose Weight
To help an overweight or obese child lose weight, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders recommends looking for the following characteristics in a weight-management program: has many experts on staff, such as doctors, psychologists, and dietitians; monitors a child’s health and weight before and during the program; offers different options based…
Read MoreFermented Soybeans May Lower Dementia Risk
While a recent study that looked at diet and health data concerning nearly 40,000 Japanese adults showed no association between total soy intake and dementia risk, researchers did observe that a high intake of the fermented soybean food product known as natto is linked to a 22% lower risk for dementia. European Journal of Nutrition,…
Read MoreSpinal Manipulation Reduces the Odds of Receiving a Benzodiazepine Prescription
An analysis of electronic health record data of 9,206 patients with radicular low back pain revealed that those who received chiropractic care for their condition were significantly less likely to be prescribed benzodiazepine—a drug commonly used to manage the radicular low back pain—during the following year. BMJ Open, June 2022
Read MoreWalk in Nature
Among a group of 37 adults under treatment for major depressive disorder, those who walked for an hour in a natural setting experienced a greater reduction in negative emotions than participants who strolled in an urban environment. Journal of Affective Disorders, December 2022
Read MoreHealthy Food Labeling
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that salmon can’t be labeled as a “healthy” food under current federal regulations due to it high levels of fat, but that may soon change. A proposed FDA rule will allow foods that are part of a healthy diet pattern (fruit, vegetables, dairy, grains, and lean proteins) to…
Read MoreMany Atrial Fibrillation Patients Have Sleep Apnea
Past research has identified sleep apnea as a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, but how common is sleep apnea in atrial fibrillation patients? In a recent study, 185 atrial fibrillation patients completed sleep apnea testing and 93% tested positive for the condition— 52.3% primary sleep apnea, 44.8% mixed apnea, and 2.9% pure central apnea. Because…
Read MoreTackling Itchy Skin.
The American Academy of Dermatology offers the following tips to relieve itchy skin: apply a cold, wet cloth or ice pack to the itchy area for five to ten minutes or until the itch stops; take an oatmeal bath to help provide relief; use skin moisturizers that contain no additives, fragrances, or perfumes; apply topical…
Read MoreSuicide Rates Increased in 2021.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the suicide rate in the United States increased in 2021 much as it had between 2000 and 2018, despite a drop in 2019 and 2020. Mental health experts hope the national rollout of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline can help reverse course. Vital Statistics Rapid…
Read MoreManual Therapy Before Exercise for Chronic Neck Pain?
In a study that included 58 chronic neck pain patients with mobility deficits in the upper cervical spine, researchers found that mobility of the upper cervical region should be restored using manual therapies before the introduction of stabilization exercises to strengthen the deep cervical spine flexor musculature. Doctors of chiropractic are trained in the application…
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