Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Major Depression Associated with a Smaller Hippocampus.
Major Depression Associated with a Smaller Hippocampus. A large international study has found that individuals with major depression have a significantly smaller hippocampus (an area of the brain associated with regulating emotions) than those without depression. Dr. Jim Lagopoulos, an associate professor at Brain and Mind Research Institute, says these findings reveal new information about…
Read MoreAre You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? Vitamin D is important for strong and healthy bones, making sure your muscles, heart, lungs, and brain work well and that your body can fight infection. To ensure that you’re getting enough vitamin D, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advises the following: get some sun, but avoid sunburn;…
Read MoreOveruse Injuries Common Among High School Girls.
Overuse Injuries Common Among High School Girls. Compared with young male athletes, young females appear to face a far greater risk for repetitive motion injuries. Researchers observed that the highest overuse injury rate was among girls who ran track, followed by girls who played field hockey and lacrosse. Overall, investigators found that the most overuse…
Read MoreDrink Water Responsibly When Exercising to Avoid Health Risks.
Drink Water Responsibly When Exercising to Avoid Health Risks. Experts say that keeping hydrated during exercise is important, but drinking too much water can be hazardous and in some case, can even result in death. Newly published guidelines recommend that drinking when thirsty is the healthiest way for athletes to keep hydrated, reducing the risk…
Read MoreSugary Drink Consumption Contributing to Over 180,000 Worldwide Deaths Annually.
Sugary Drink Consumption Contributing to Over 180,000 Worldwide Deaths Annually. Sugary drink consumption in the United States (US) has increased dramatically over the last three decades. Currently, around 50% of the population drinks these types of beverages on a daily basis. Researchers report that in 2010, sugary drink consumption was responsible for around 184,450 deaths…
Read MoreMany Americans Wait Too Long to Get Healthcare.
Many Americans Wait Too Long to Get Healthcare. A new report notes that some people must wait several months before receiving the healthcare services they need, potentially endangering their health. Experts from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) add that poor management of human resources in healthcare institutions is one of the main reasons patients are…
Read MoreSepsis May Increase Dementia Risk.
Sepsis May Increase Dementia Risk. Using data on nearly 12,000 patients from the Taiwan Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2000, researchers found that a previous diagnosis of sepsis increases dementia risk 2.27 times among females and 3.17 times among males. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, July 2015
Read MoreWeight Loss Plus Vitamin D Reduces Inflammation.
Weight Loss Plus Vitamin D Reduces Inflammation. Chronic inflammation is known to contribute to the onset of several diseases, including cancer. Weight loss is known to help reduce inflammation levels in the body and thus reduce the risk of such diseases. Researchers have found that weight loss, when combined with vitamin D supplementation, has even…
Read MoreSpinal Manipulation Helps Patients with Thoracic Spinal Pain!
Spinal Manipulation Helps Patients with Thoracic Spinal Pain! A review of the existing literature related to the non-invasive, non-drug treatment of thoracic spinal pain found that spinal manipulation, a treatment performed by doctors of the chiropractic, is the only treatment with critically appraised and relevant research demonstrating that it results in statistically significant reductions in…
Read MoreLeg Strengthening.
Leg Strengthening. Are you looking for a new way to work your legs? Try the Flamingo Balance. To perform this exercise, hold a dumbbell in your right hand while standing with the left hand on your hip. Lean forward while lifting your left leg/foot behind you up to the level of your hip. Now, bring…
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