Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Low Back Pain Common in Children.
Low Back Pain Common in Children. A new study recently investigated the prevalence of and risk factors associated with non-specific low back pain in children. The study included 444 students with an average age of about 15 years, and the results revealed that non-specific low back pain affected 22.3% of participants, leading to school absenteeism…
Read MoreDon’t Forget to Stretch Before and After Exercise.
Don’t Forget to Stretch Before and After Exercise. Do you take the time to stretch? Do you know how to properly stretch before and after a workout? The American Council on Exercise offers these stretching recommendations: breathe in deeply, then slowly exhale as you stretch the desired muscle to tension; hold the stretch for up…
Read MoreCan Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Prevent Lupus?
Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Prevent Lupus? Michigan State University researchers have found that an essential fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can stop a known trigger of lupus—a systemic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the body’s skin, joints, and organs. It is considered a genetic disease and can be triggered…
Read MoreBatteries in E-Cigarettes May Explode.
Batteries in E-Cigarettes May Explode. A new report claims that e-cigarette devices are randomly and unexpectedly exploding, burning and maiming users as well as bystanders. It’s believed the explosions are caused by the powerful lithium-ion batteries that charge the heating coil used to help create inhalable vapor. In some of the devices, these batteries are…
Read MoreTraffic Pollution Increases Parkinson’s Risk.
Traffic Pollution Increases Parkinson’s Risk. Taiwanese researchers report that among a sample of over 55,000 adults, those exposed to the greatest amounts of traffic-related air pollution had a 17-36% greater risk for developing Parkinson’s disease than those with the least air pollution exposure. Environment International, November 2016
Read MoreSmartphone App Could Be Used to Test for Atrial Fibrillation.
Smartphone App Could Be Used to Test for Atrial Fibrillation. Researchers tested more than 13,000 adults in Hong Kong for atrial fibrillation (AF) between May 2014 and April 2015 with a smartphone app combined with a hand-held wireless heart rate monitor and detected 101 cases of AF that had not been previously diagnosed. Experts report…
Read MorePatients with Modic Changes Respond to Spinal Manipulation.
Patients with Modic Changes Respond to Spinal Manipulation. Modic change is a term used to describe alterations to the vertebral endplate and body related to spinal degeneration. In a recent study, researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and outcome data from 44 patients with a cervical disk herniation to evaluate their response to spinal manipulative…
Read MoreExercising at Work.
Exercising at Work. Taking advantage of a workplace gym is a great way to get active. The American Council on Exercise suggests the following to get the most out of a workplace gym: schedule exercise on your daily calendar; pack daily workout clothes and get to work early, if necessary; bring toiletries if the gym…
Read MoreA Specific Amino Acid Improves Immune Response Against Cancer.
A Specific Amino Acid Improves Immune Response Against Cancer. An amino acid called L-arginine may help fight cancer. In a new study, researchers found that L-arginine, an amino acid that is consumed through diet, boosts the activity of T cells—immune cells that play a crucial role in the defense against viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells.…
Read MoreObesity Linked to Liver Cancer.
Obesity Linked to Liver Cancer. Having a large waistline, a high body mass index (BMI), and type 2 diabetes may raise the risk of liver cancer. Researchers examined data on 1.57 million adults and found that individuals with type 2 diabetes were 2.6 times more likely to be diagnosed with liver cancer than the general…
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