Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Superbug Hits United States Hospitals!
Superbug Hits United States Hospitals! Untreatable, antibiotic-resistant infections from a rare but life-threatening super bug are on the rise in United States hospitals. Early in 2012, close to 200 hospitals and long-term care facilities treated at least one person infected with bacteria from the Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) family, and 50% of patients who contract bloodstream…
Read MoreNegativity Online.
Negativity Online. Simply reading angry rants online can cause a negative mood shift within five minutes of doing so, even if you find them entertaining, interesting, or funny. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, March 2013
Read MoreMaternal Diet.
Maternal Diet. An important predictor of the severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants is what their mothers ate during pregnancy. The most serious cases of RSV correlate with mothers who ate a diet high in carbohydrates during gestation. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, March 2013
Read MoreBad Deposits!
Bad Deposits! Fibrin deposits (from lack of proper motion) form and build-up in and around joints and the surrounding soft tissue, resulting in chronic inflammatory conditions. This can cause chronic pain and associated dysfunction of the joint complex. Spine, 1987
Read MoreStroke Survivors and Walks.
Stroke Survivors and Walks. Taking regular brisk walks outdoors can help people recovering from a stroke to improve their physical fitness, enjoy a better qualtiy of life, and increase their mobility. The walking group in this study reported a 16.7% improvement in health-related quality of life, and walked 17.6% further in a six-minute physical endurance…
Read MoreLack of Sleep and Your Diet.
Lack of Sleep and Your Diet. People who are sleep deprived are more likely to choose both larger portion sizes and more calorie dense meals and snacks than they would after a normal night’s sleep. Psychoneuroendocrinology, February 2013
Read MoreInsomnia and Heart Failure!
Insomnia and Heart Failure! Compared to people with no insomnia symptoms, people who suffer from insomnia appear to have a three-fold increased risk of developing heart failure. European Heart Journal, March 2013
Read MoreCognitive Function and Exercise.
Cognitive Function and Exercise. Regular exercise as a child can result in improved cognitive function at age 50. Exercise represents a key component of lifestyle interventions to prevent cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Even low levels of exercise can have a positive effect on cognitive function. Psychological Medicine, March 2013
Read MoreThe Active Lifestyle Approach.
The Active Lifestyle Approach. Adults who incorporate more movement into their daily lives are 4x more likely to meet the United States Government’s federal fitness guidelines (30 minutes of exercise per day) than those who attempt to do more structured exercise activities like running or lifting weights. American Journal of Health Promotion, February 2013
Read MoreDeconditioning Syndrome.
Deconditioning Syndrome. The negative effects of immobilization (lack of proper motion) begin as soon as four hours after injury! The effects it has on muscles include weakness, lack of coordination, decreased flexibility, reduced oxidative potential, diminished muscle mass, increased connective tissue fibrosis, Type I & II muscle atrophy, and 20 % loss of muscle strength…
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