Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Try Conservative Care Before Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a debilitating condition associated with the degeneration of the spine, which can have a wide range of symptoms including back pain, leg pain, numbness and tingling in the legs and impaired physical function. A recent study found that for patients with mild-to-moderate LSS, conservative treatment that includes manual therapies, supervised…
Read MoreBoxing May Be a Good Exercise to Curb Parkinson’s Symptoms
For patients with Parkinson’s disease, a recent study found that participating in a three-month boxing program may ease both motor and nonmotor Parkinson’s symptoms. Study co-author Dr. Roshni Patel adds, “There’s a lot of growing evidence about the benefits of exercise in Parkinson’s… This is another study that highlights the importance of exercise in the…
Read MoreOmega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit the Heart
Using data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, researchers estimate that a high intake of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease by nearly 20% during a 15-year time frame. Atherosclerosis, July 2022
Read MoreDeath Rate from Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Has Quadrupled in the Last 20 years
According to a recent study, deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis in the United States increased 400% between 1999 and 2019, from 4,000 to 24,000 per year. Lead researcher Dr. Charles Hennekens notes, “My hypothesis is that the reason we’re seeing more of liver disease earlier is not just that people are drinking more, but that they’re…
Read MoreHow to Manage Pet Allergies
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology recommends the following for individuals with a pet allergy: limit time spent around pets; use a nasal spray, an antihistamine, or bronchodilator, as directed by your allergist; talk to your doctor about additional treatment options; avoid letting pets into your bedroom; wash your hands immediately after touching…
Read MoreCyberbullying May Be Worse Than Offline Bullying
Questionnaires completed by nearly 10,000 10- to 13-year-old children revealed that those subjected to bullying online were more likely to have suicidal thoughts than their peers who are victims of offline bullying. Senior study author Dr. Ran Barzilay writes, “At a time when young adolescents are spending more time online than ever before, this study…
Read MoreMultimodal Approach Best for Chronic Low Back Pain
Among a group of 69 adults with chronic low back pain, those who received a multimodal treatment plan that included manual therapies, specific exercises, and patient education—an approach often used by doctors of chiropractic—experienced greater improvements in pain and disability than participants provided with only patient education or patient education combined with manual therapy. Physiotherapy…
Read MoreMost Teens Don’t Get Enough Exercise
An analysis of survey data completed by over 360,000 high school students found that 75% failed to meet late adolescent fitness guidelines recommendations of 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity a day. Journal of Adolescence, June 2022
Read MoreEat More Fruit, Vegetables, and Beans!
Assessments of over 1,800 middle-aged and older adults revealed that a low intake of fruit, vegetables, and legumes is associated with a nearly two-times increased risk for being overweight or obese. Medicine, July 2022
Read MoreGreen Spaces May Lower Risk for Several Cancers
According to a study that monitored 144,427 adults who resided in the same city for 20 years, those who lived in neighborhoods with more greenery had a lower risk for cancer of the lung, bladder, breast, prostate, and skin. The findings suggest that increasing the amount of green space in urban environments could reduce the…
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