Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Strength Training Reduces Side Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery.
Strength Training Reduces Side Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery. This study, which included 27 breast cancer survivors who performed moderate-intensity strength workouts twice per week, revealed that weightlifting appeared to help prevent swelling in the arms and chest, which are common symptoms following the surgical treatment of breast cancer. Study author Dr. Lynn Panton adds,…
Read MoreFruits and Veggies Lower Head and Neck Cancer Risk.
Fruits and Veggies Lower Head and Neck Cancer Risk. Chinese researchers compared the diet and lifestyle characteristics of 921 head and neck cancer patients with healthy controls and determined that the risk of such cancers fell as participants consumed a greater number of daily servings of fruits and vegetables. They note their findings are similar…
Read MoreE-Cigarettes a Threat to Young Americans’ Health.
E-Cigarettes a Threat to Young Americans’ Health. According to United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, e-cigarettes pose an emerging health threat to American youth. The Food and Drug Administration reports that in 2015, 16% of high school students said they had used e-cigarettes at least once. Dr. Murthy writes, “My concern is e-cigarettes have…
Read MoreHealthy Ambition Beneficial for Kids in the Long Run.
Healthy Ambition Beneficial for Kids in the Long Run. Promoting ambition can help children become successful adults. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises the following: love and accept your child unconditionally, and keep your expectations high; don’t expect perfection, but do look for empathy, integrity, and generosity; support your child’s passions; don’t compare your child…
Read MoreAsthma Increases Risk of Daytime Drowsiness.
Asthma Increases Risk of Daytime Drowsiness. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) increases an individual’s risk for motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, as well as general poor health. After reviewing data concerning 25,160 adults, researchers report that those with asthma have as much as a 47% greater risk for excessive daytime sleepiness than non-asthmatics. Journal of Asthma,…
Read MoreBack Pain Common Among Those with COPD.
Back Pain Common Among Those with COPD. A recent study investigated causes of pain in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and found that 71% of participants reported pain, with low back pain being the most common complaint (41%), followed by arthritis and muscle cramps. The findings suggest that individuals with COPD are at…
Read MoreCan Running Lower Inflammation in the Knee?
Can Running Lower Inflammation in the Knee? The idea that long-distance running is bad for your knees may be wrong. New research has found that pro-inflammatory mediators actually decrease in the knee joint after running. In this study, researchers measured inflammation markers in the knee joint fluid of several healthy men and women aged 18-35,…
Read MoreBeans & Peas Increase Feeling of Fullness.
Beans & Peas Increase Feeling of Fullness. Study participants who consumed a meal with either beans or peas as the main element ingested 12% fewer calories during their next meal than participants whose meals featured pork or veal. Lead researcher Dr. Anne Raben writes, “It is somewhat contrary to the widespread belief that one ought…
Read MoreWaist Size Linked to Lung Cancer Risk.
Waist Size Linked to Lung Cancer Risk. While lung cancer is often attributed to smoking, a new study finds abdominal obesity may also play a role in lung cancer occurrence. A review of long-term study data concerning 831,535 men and women found a link between each 10 cm increase in waist circumference and about a…
Read MorePets Help People with Mental Health Woes.
Pets Help People with Mental Health Woes. Researchers surveyed more than 50 adults with long-term mental health conditions about the role pets play in their social network and found that 60% of respondents placed pets in the central and most important circle above family, friends, and hobbies. Lead study author Dr. Helen Brooks writes, “The…
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