Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Use Salt Less?
Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers report that individuals who nearly always add salt to their food may live two fewer years than those who rarely/never add salt to their meals. The findings suggest that using herbs or spicy to flavor food, in lieu of salt, may increase one’s longevity. European Heart Journal,…
Read MoreMany THC-Free CBD Products Contain THC
Tetrahydrocannobinol (THC) is a chemical in marijuana that causes intoxication. An analysis of 80 different readily available THC-free cannabidiol (CBD) products found that about 60% of these products did contain THC. The researchers note that most contained only trace amounts of THC, but these amounts can accumulate in the body and be detected by a…
Read MoreWant Young Looking Skin?
The American Academy of Dermatology offers the following tips for younger looking skin: use sunscreen and anti-aging moisturizer daily; choose products that address your specific concerns, such as dark spots or wrinkles; choose products designed for your skin type, such as dry, oily, or sensitive; choose hypoallergenic products that won’t clog your pores and that…
Read MoreExercise May Slow Cognitive Decline
A recent systematic review found that engaging in aerobic exercise and resistance training may slow or reverse mild-cognitive impairment. The findings suggest that physical activity should be included in a multimodal approach to address cognitive decline. Journal of Affective Disorders, August 2022
Read MoreImproved Posture
A literature review found that manual therapy techniques—such as those used by doctors of chiropractic—are an effective intervention for improving lateral pelvic tilt and reducing forward head posture and thoracic kyphosis. Gait & Posture, June 2022
Read MoreThe Least Active Day for Older People Is…
According to a study that monitored the activity of 459 older adults, seniors are least active on Sundays, averaging just 22.5 minutes of exercise and spending 453.9 minutes engaged in sedentary activities. Preventative Medicine Reports, June 2022
Read MoreFruit, Vegetables, and Kidney Health
Following a review of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers have observed an association between chronic kidney disease and a low intake of fruit and vegetables. Journal of Renal Nutrition, July 2022
Read MorePrediabetes Linked to Heart Attack
Prediabetes is a term used to describe elevated blood sugar levels that have not yet reached the threshold for a diabetes diagnosis. An analysis of data regarding 1.79 million hospitalizations for myocardial infarction found that prediabetes increases an individual’s risk for heart attack by 25%, percutaneous intervention (angioplasty) by 45%, and heart bypass surgery by…
Read MoreGreening Up Cities Could Save Lives
Following an analysis of government mortality data and greenness data from satellite imagery, researchers estimate that about 1,500 early deaths among seniors could be prevented each year by increasing greenery in urban environments. Frontiers in Public Health, May 2022
Read MoreEye Trouble Can Lead to Lower Cognitive Test Scores for Seniors
In a recent experiment, researchers asked 24 older adults with normal vision to take both visual and oral cognitive tests with and without goggles that simulate age-related macular degeneration. Investigators found that when the participants experienced impaired vision, their performance on vision-based cognitive assessments fell. Study leader Dr. Anne MacNamara adds, “A mistaken score in…
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