Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Weak Grip May Suggest Dementia Risk.
Researchers use handgrip strength to estimate an individual’s overall fitness level. A systematic review of data from 16 studies has concluded that poor handgrip strength is also associated with a nearly two-times increased risk for dementia. Geroscience, January 2022
Read MoreMany Misbeliefs Persist About Back Pain.
Questionnaires completed by 3,724 adults revealed that many people still retain false beliefs about low back pain, which not only increases their risk for the condition but can also lower their chances for recovery. Some of these myths include the idea that imaging tests can always identify the cause of low back pain; bed rest…
Read MoreHow Exercise Protects Against Fatty Liver.
According to a recent study, exercise training improves mitochondrial function and regulates important enzymes of glucose and fructose degradation in the liver, which may explain how exercise helps reduce the risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Molecular Metabolism, December 2021
Read MoreBenefits of Intermittent Fasting Go Beyond Weight Loss.
A review of data from 11 studies found that intermittent fasting (restricting eating to a limited window each day or not eating one or two days a week, for example) is not only effective for weight loss but it can also improve cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood glucose readings. JAMA Network Open, December 2021
Read MoreDementia Cases to Triple in Next 30 Years.
Experts project that the number of dementia patients worldwide will increase to 152 million by 2050, up from 57 million in 2019, largely due to the aging populace in richer countries. Lancet Public Health, January 2022
Read MoreCataract Surgery May Reduce Dementia Risk.
New research suggests that older adults with cataracts who undergo cataract surgery are 29% less likely to develop dementia than those who do not have surgery to correct cataracts. JAMA Internal Medicine, December 2021
Read MoreMultiple Concussions and Stroke.
Among a group of 979 retired professional football players over the age of 65, researchers observed that those had sustained ten or more concussions in their lifetime were five times more likely to have suffered a stroke. Stroke, January 2022
Read MoreLumbar Disk Degeneration and Paraspinal Muscle Mass.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of 504 middle aged adults revealed an association between lower paraspinal muscle mass and a greater degree of disk degeneration in the lumbar spine. Rehabilitation exercises focused on improving spinal muscle strength are often part of the chiropractic approach for managing low back pain in patients with degenerative disk disease. Journal…
Read MoreTeam Sports Cut Depression Risk.
Following an analysis of data from the 2019 Brazilian National Health Survey, researchers report that participating in team sports can reduce one’s risk for depression by up to 48%. Journal of Affective Disorders, January 2022
Read MoreFood Choices Can Protect the Brain.
Assessments of 845 older adults revealed that a high intake of fruit, vegetables, and plant-based foods may protect the brain against cognitive impairment and dementia. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, October 2021
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