Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Being Fit Cuts Stoke Risk!
Being Fit Cuts Stroke Risk! After controlling for known risk factors for stroke like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and atrial fibrillation, a team of researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reports that men and women with greater cardiorespiratory fitness levels during midlife are more than 40% less likely to experience a stroke than…
Read MoreLifestyle Changes May Help Kids with ADHD.
Lifestyle Changes May Help Kids with ADHD. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often treated with medications; however, new research suggests that parents can also help their kids by promoting healthy habits. Researchers looked at 184 children with ADHD and 104 without the condition and found that those with ADHD were less likely to follow…
Read MoreDrink Fewer Sugary Soft Drinks.
Drink Fewer Sugary Soft Drinks. Consuming more than five sugar-sweetened carbonated beverages on a weekly basis may increase an individual’s risk for a heart attack. Researchers measured the coronary artery calcium levels of over 22,000 men and found those who consumed more than five sugary soft drinks per week were 70% more likely to have…
Read MoreNeck Trauma Linked to Jaw Pain!
Neck Trauma Linked to Jaw Pain! In this study, researchers followed up with individuals who had been seen in an emergency room for neck pain resulting from a car accident and found they were up to six times more likely to report jaw pain than their peers who had no history of neck trauma. This…
Read MoreFind Time for Fitness.
Find Time for Fitness. The American Council on Exercise offers the following advice about how to squeeze in a few minutes of exercise during the day: take a walk around the block when you get home from work, park your car a little further from your office building, take the stairs instead of the elevator,…
Read MoreHealthy Fats Don’t Boost Weight.
Healthy Fats Don’t Boost Weight. According to new report, consuming a diet that includes healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts isn’t likely to cause weight gain. The study included more than 7,400 women and men who ate one of three meal plans: an unrestricted-calorie Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil; an unrestricted-calorie Mediterranean…
Read MoreAir Pollution Can Make Blood Pressure Soar.
Air Pollution Can Make Blood Pressure Soar. A review of 17 studies from around the world has found a link between dangerous blood pressure and air pollutants, such as vehicle exhaust, coal burning, and airborne dirt or dust. The researchers explain that just a few days of increased air pollution can lead to more emergency…
Read MoreDoctor Attire May Affect Patient Outcomes.
Doctor Attire May Affect Patient Outcomes. In this study, participants were shown photos of dermatologists wearing different outfits, and 73% of participants preferred images of doctors wearing a white coat, followed by surgical scrubs at 19%, a suit at 6%, and casual clothing at 2%. The study authors note that patients quickly form opinions about…
Read MoreToo Much, Too Little Sleep Can Shorten Your Life.
Too Much, Too Little Sleep Can Shorten Your Life. An analysis of 40 published studies that included over 2.2 million participants indicates that both too little and too much sleep per night may increase one’s risk for an early death. Compared with those who slept an average of seven hours per night, participants who slept…
Read MoreManual Therapies Reduce Pain & Disability.
Manual Therapies Reduce Pain & Disability. A recent study investigated both the short- and long-term benefits of manual therapy in the treatment of neck and back pain. Participants age 18 to 65 received twelve weeks of treatment that included spinal manipulation, spinal mobilization, stretching, and/or massage. At the conclusion of treatment, 64% reported improvement in…
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