Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Colorectal Cancers Rising in Young Adults.
Colorectal Cancers Rising in Young Adults. According to the American Cancer Society, about 135,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, and about one in seven of them will be under the age of 50. Researchers have also predicted that cases of colon cancer among people age 20 to 34 would increase 90%…
Read MoreSleep Problems May Increase Dementia Risk.
Sleep Problems May Increase Dementia Risk. Past research has demonstrated a link between sleep disruption and the cognitive decline that may lead to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Because roughly half of older adults suffer from some form of insomnia or sleep-related disorder, researchers suspect that treatment aimed at improving sleep in adults…
Read MoreReduce the Risk of Hip Fracture.
Reduce the Risk of Hip Fracture. Hip fractures are serious injuries, especially among seniors who are at greater risk of falls. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers the following recommendations to reduce your risk: keep your home free of clutter, and make sure it is well lit; install grab bars in bathrooms; exercise regularly…
Read MoreInflammatory Markers and Back Pain.
Inflammatory Markers and Back Pain. A recent study followed 155 elderly women for a year following an episode of acute low back pain. The researchers found that the women with lower levels of a pro-inflammatory cytokine called IL-6 reported less pain at the conclusion of the study. This finding suggests a relationship between inflammation and…
Read MoreUgh! Exercise.
Ugh! Exercise. Exercise can sometimes feel like a chore. To prevent this feeling, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases recommends the following: join a walking group or exercise class; ask a friend to exercise with you; build a small garden in your backyard, neighborhood, or community; perform three ten-minute exercise sessions…
Read MoreHealthy Diet Equals Longer Life for Kidney Patients.
Healthy Diet Equals Longer Life for Kidney Patients. Researchers have found that a healthy diet may help individuals with kidney disease live longer. An analysis of data concerning more than 15,000 people with chronic kidney disease found an association between a 20-30% lower risk of early death and a diet high in fruits, vegetables, fish,…
Read MoreLack of Sleep Increases Car Crash Risk.
Lack of Sleep Increases Car Crash Risk. The findings from a survey of nearly 4,600 police-reported crashes between July 2005 and December 2007 indicate that missing just one to two hours of sleep at night nearly doubles one’s chance of a car crash the following day. Furthermore, driving after only four to five hours of…
Read MoreCan Optimism Lead to a Longer Life?
Can Optimism Lead to a Longer Life? Women who generally believe that good things will happen appear to live longer. Investigators reviewed records concerning 70,000 women who participated in a long-running health study and found that the risk of dying from cancer was 16% lower; the risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, or respiratory…
Read MoreSmoking to Be Banned in Public Housing.
Smoking to Be Banned in Public Housing. United States government officials have announced that smoking will be banned in public housing residences starting in 2017. The new rule is expected to protect more than two million public housing residents, including 760,000 children, and save $153 million a year in healthcare costs, repairs, and preventable fires.…
Read MorePreexisting Cervical Disk Degeneration May Not Slow Whiplash Recovery.
Preexisting Cervical Disk Degeneration May Not Slow Whiplash Recovery. Whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) is a common injury following motor vehicle accidents and has a wide range of prognoses. A recent study set out to determine whether preexisting cervical disk degeneration is a prognostic factor in WAD. The study involved 45 patients with advanced disk degeneration and…
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