Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Exercise Protects the Muscles, Bones, and Joints.
A review of data from the 1999-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey revealed that meeting fitness guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week can reduce the risk for sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older adults. Experimental Gerontology, February 2022
Read MoreHow Red Meat Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk.
New research suggests that microbes in the digestive tract convert carnitine—an ammonium compound found in red meat—into trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), which is a molecule known to promote atherosclerosis and blood clot formation. Nature Microbiology, December 2021
Read MorePrediabetes Linked to Several Poor Outcomes.
Prediabetes is a term used to describe elevated blood sugar levels that have not yet reached the threshold for diabetes diagnosis. An umbrella review of 95 meta-analyses found evidence that prediabetes is associated with an increased incidence of coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, chronic kidney disease, liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, breast cancer,…
Read MoreSafety Tips for Snow Shoveling.
For many, winter means shoveling snow. Since this activity can increase one’s risk for back injury and heart attack, Traveler’s Insurance recommends the following: warm up beforehand, push rather than lift, choose your shovel wisely, take frequent breaks, keep up with the snowfall, wear layers, and stay hydrated. Traveler’s Insurance, December 2021
Read MoreSocial Engagement Protects the Brian.
During a four-year study, researchers observed that older adults with mild cognitive impairment who socialized in a greater number of environments were less likely to progress to dementia. Alzheimer’s Disease and Associated Disorders, January 2022
Read MoreSpinal Alignment Linked to Low Back Pain.
Examinations of 1,491 adults revealed that those with low back pain were more likely to have exaggerated sagittal (from the side) spinal curvature. The findings suggest that spinal malalignment may be a contributing factor for back pain. Doctors of chiropractic focus on improving spinal alignment to reduce spinal pain and disability. Scientific Reports, October 2021
Read MoreBenefits of Resistance Training for Senior Men.
For older men, a recent study found that twelve weeks of whole-body resistance training can improve leg extension and leg press performance, increase muscle mass, cut body fat, improve walking ability, and reduce inflammatory biomarkers in the blood. Experimental Gerontology, February 2022
Read MoreWhy Some Love Black Coffee and Dark Chocolate…
New research suggests that individuals who prefer their coffee black and chocolate dark carry genes that are associated with more efficient metabolization of caffeine, which speeds up the time it takes to provide an increase in mental alertness. Scientific Reports, December 2021
Read MoreGood Oral Health May Have Cardiovascular Benefits.
Following a review of data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service-National Health Screening Cohort concerning nearly 53,000 hypertensive patients, researchers report that participants who developed five or more dental caries during an eleven-year time frame were 37% more likely to have a stroke or heart attack. On the other hand, those who brushed at…
Read MorePreventing Obesity in Kids.
Healthline reports that the following can help reduce the prevalence of obesity in the pediatric population: breastfeed infants, if possible; eat healthy foods as a family; encourage eating slowly and only when hungry; limit unhealthy foods in the house; encourage physical activity; limit screen time; ensure proper sleep habits; and know what children are eating…
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