Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Safe, Healthy Habits for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents help their children adopt these habits to stay both safe and healthy as they grow up: put away their toys and clean up their messes; allow parents to help them brush their teeth twice daily; wash their hands after using the bathroom and before and after they…
Read MoreBlood Type May Influence Stroke Risk
Following a review of health histories of nearly 17,000 people, researchers report that individuals with type A blood are 16% more likely suffer a stroke before age 60 than those with other blood types. On the other hand, the risk is lowest for those with type O blood. The researchers explain that type O blood…
Read MoreNeck and Low Back Pain Are Common in Future Dentists
Among a group of 73 dental students whom researchers monitored during their time in dental school, 61.6% developed neck pain and 49.3% experienced low back pain. Interestingly, the risk for low back pain leveled off by their second year, while the risk for neck pain increased throughout their time in dental school. Past research has…
Read MorePeople in Their 80s Should Walk 10 Minutes Each Day
Researchers report that those in a group of 7,047 octogenarians who walked for at least ten minutes each day were 40% less likely to die in the following five years. European Society of Cardiology, August 2022
Read MoreFish Oil and Vitamin D During Pregnancy Lowers Risk of Croup in Children
Croup is a viral respiratory condition that causes a cough, a hoarse voice, and difficulty breathing. A study that included 736 mother-child pairs revealed an association between taking either a daily 2,800 IU vitamin D supplement or 2.4 g dose of fish oil during pregnancy and a reduced risk for croup by age three in…
Read MoreInfluenza, Atrial Fibrillation, and Worse Hospitalization Outcomes
Using data from the National Inpatient Sample, researchers report that individuals who are hospitalized for influenza and who have a history of atrial fibrillation have an elevated risk for acute respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, acute kidney injury, cardiogenic shock, and in-hospital mortality. International Journal of Cardiology, Heart & Vascular, August 2022
Read MoreKnow the Signs of Sport-Related Concussion
Each year, more than 173,000 children and teens receive treatment for concussions or other traumatic brain injuries, often related to sports collisions. If a player is suspected to have sustained a concussion, it’s imperative to remove them from play and other activities and to have them evaluated by a healthcare professional as soon as possible.…
Read MoreFamily History of Mental Illness Increases Risk for Postpartum Depression
Following a review of data from 26 studies, researchers report that women with a family history of a psychiatric illness are at twice the risk for developing postpartum depression. JAMA Psychiatry, August 2022
Read MoreAnkle Proprioception and Chronic Low Back Pain in the Elderly
Proprioception is the body’s ability to sense where its various parts are in relation to one another for purposes of movement and balance. Examinations of older adults with and without chronic low back pain revealed that those with chronic low back pain were more likely to have impaired ankle proprioception. The findings suggest a possible…
Read MoreExercise and Heart Failure Risk
An analysis of health records on more than 94,000 adults revealed that engaging in more than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (or 75 minutes of high-intensity physical activity) a week can reduce the risk for heart failure by more than 60%. Study author Dr. Frederick explains, “There are many potential ways that regular physical…
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