Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Wellness Visits Help Prevents Diabetes Amputation
New research finds that elderly type 2 diabetics who make annual wellness visits have a 36% reduced risk for major lower-extremity amputations. University of Virginia, June 2022
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Prevent to Dementia
According to a recent study, low vitamin D status may be a risk factor for dementia and up to 17% of dementia cases could be prevented by increasing vitamin D levels to 50 nmol/L. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 2022
Read MoreLow Back Pain in Working Adults
Questionnaires completed by working-age adults not currently under care for low back pain revealed that 46.5% currently had some degree of low back pain and 72.3% presently experienced some level of low back-related disability. The findings reveal that many non-careseeking workers have low back pain and/or disability, which suggests that some level of pain and…
Read MoreExercise at Work
If your workplace includes access to a gym, the American Council on Exercise offers the following recommendations: schedule exercise on your daily calendar; pack workout clothes and get to work early, if needed; bring toiletries if the gym has showers; ask a co-worker to exercise with you; and keep a fresh change of work clothes…
Read MoreEat the Rainbow
The carotenoids, flavonoids, betalains, and chlorophylls that give color to various fruit and vegetables are known to confer health benefits when part of one’s diet. An analysis of data from 86 studies with more than 37 million participants found the 42% of the health benefits associated with consuming fruit andvegetables are derived from these bioactive…
Read MoreSecondhand and Thirdhand Smoke Linked to Cervical Cancer Risk
Third-hand smoke is the invisible remnant of tobacco smoke that clings to surfaces. An analysis of data from the China Kadoorie Biobank study found that women with frequent exposure to either second-hand or third-hand smoke had a 22-24% increased risk for cervical cancer over the following decade when compared with their peers with less exposure…
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Miscarriage?
An analysis of data from ten studies identified an association between vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency and a 60% increased risk of miscarriage. Future studies may investigate if improving vitamin D status in women at risk for miscarriage may improve their chances for a successful pregnancy. Fertility & Sterility, July 2022
Read MoreNearly Half of Seniors Have Had Ageist Experiences
Questionnaires completed by more than 2,000 older adults revealed that 45% had a personal experience in which someone assumed they had difficulty with using technology or with their vision, hearing, or memory due to their age. JAMA Network Open, June 2022
Read MoreNeck Disorder May Worsen Jaw Pain and Function
Examinations of temporomandibular (TMD) patients revealed that those with restricted cervical range of motion experienced more severe TMDrelated pain and disability than TMD patients with normal cervical range of motion. The findings suggest that dysfunction in the cervical spine may play a role in TMD and treatment to restore normal motion in the neck—such as…
Read MoreJust 10 Minutes…
Following a review of data from the Atlantic Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health study, researchers estimate that replacing just ten minutes a day of sedentary activity with exercise of any intensity can have a positive benefit on one’s waistline. Cancer Causes & Control, August 2022
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