Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Migraines Reduced with Chiropractic Care.
Migraines Reduced with Chiropractic Care. A past study found that chiropractic manipulation combined with therapeutic massage resulted in a 68% reduction in the intensity of migraine headaches within one hour of treatment. The findings add to previous research indicating the benefits of chiropractic care for the treatment of migraines. Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork,…
Read MoreSit Less!
Sit Less! Shortening the amount of time spent sitting can protect your aging DNA. A newly published study looked at how physical activity affects telomere length. Telomeres can be found on the ends of chromosomes and stop them from unraveling or clumping together and “scrambling” the genetic code they contain. The researchers found that spending…
Read MoreSoy May Promote Breast Cancer?
Soy May Promote Breast Cancer? Researchers suggest that women with breast cancer should only eat soy foods in moderation and avoid supplements containing soy. This recommendation is based on findings that soy protein consumption may increase activity in genes linked to breast cancer growth. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, September 2014
Read MoreE-Cigarettes a Possible Gateway to Drug Use, Addiction, and Tobacco Smoking.
E-Cigarettes a Possible Gateway to Drug Use, Addiction, and Tobacco Smoking. An alarming report claims that using electronic cigarettes may lead to tobacco cigarette smoking and increase the likelihood of illicit drug use and addiction. The researchers discovered that when mice were exposed to nicotine, the substance triggered biochemical alteration in the brain and activated…
Read MoreCould Cerebellum Injury Be a Possible Cause of Autism?
Could Cerebellum Injury Be a Possible Cause of Autism? Princeton University scientists say their research indicates that an injury to the cerebellum early in life may make a child 36 times more likely to score highly on autism screening tests. Study author Dr. Sam Wang adds, “What we realized from looking at the literature is…
Read MoreTips to Prevent Children from Falling Out a Window.
Tips to Prevent Children from Falling Out a Window. A young child can fall from an open window in a moment’s notice, so it’s vital for parents and caregivers to take measures now to help prevent such a tragedy. The National Safety Council recommends always supervising young children, keeping windows locked when children are near,…
Read MoreWalk More to Reduce Neck Pain Risk.
Walk More to Reduce Neck Pain Risk. Workers who are mostly sedentary can lower their risk for neck pain by simply walking an extra half mile per day. Researchers followed 367 office workers for one year and monitored how many steps they took each day via a pedometer. The scientists followed up with participants on…
Read MoreExercise Curbs Nightly Trips to the Bathroom for Men.
Exercise Curbs Nightly Trips to the Bathroom for Men. If you’re a male and you have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate, you may want to engage in more activity during the day. Compared to men who were inactive, those who were physically active for one or more hours per…
Read MoreEat More Fruit to Reduce Heart Disease Risk.
Eat More Fruit to Reduce Heart Disease Risk. A study including 450,000 participants in China revealed that eating fruit every day lowers an individual’s risk for cardiovascular problems by up to 40%. The authors recommend adding fruit to your cereal, keeping an apple with you for a snack, or having fruit for dessert as ways…
Read MoreSmoke-Free Homes Have Doubled!
Smoke-Free Homes Have Doubled! The results of a recent study indicate that the national prevalence of smoke-free homes in the United States (US) has increased from 43% in the early 1990s to 83% at the start of the current decade. The authors of the study hypothesize that the increase in smoke-free homes may be a…
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