Posts by Dr. Youdeem
1 in 16 Adults May Be Chronic Liars.
Based on a study in which researchers monitored the interactions of 630 adults over a three-month time frame, about 6% of adults tell six or more lies per day. Communication Monographs, October 2021
Read MoreLow Back Pain Among Young Athletes.
Questionnaires completed by 7,000 child and teen athletes from a variety of sports revealed that 5% had low back pain with the greatest risk among 13- to14-yearolds, females, and basketball, handball, and volleyball players. The findings may assist in the development of programs and strategies to prevent low back pain in youth athletic programs. Doctors…
Read MoreStretch!
Among a group of 205 runners who completed a half marathon, twelve experienced anterior knee pain immediately following the event. Further analysis showed that insufficient stretching of the hamstring was the most common risk factor for anterior knee pain following the long-distance run. Journal of Clinical and Orthopedics and Trauma, October 2021
Read MoreEat a Big Breakfast and a Small Dinner?
There’s an old saying: “Breakfast like a king; lunch like a prince; dinner like a pauper.” A recent study found that there may be truth to this as researchers found that individuals were less likely to gain weight if they consumed their largest meal earlier in the day and not in the late afternoon or…
Read MoreAn Example of the Importance of Reading Product Labels Carefully.
According to a new report, confusion over labeling may have led bakers in Missouri and Rhode Island in 2018-19 to use non-edible luster dust to add sparkle to their cake decorations, which contained potentially harmful levels of copper, lead, and other metals. Emergency physician Dr. Robert Glatter writes, “From a public health standpoint, clear and…
Read MoreTips to Prevent Gingivitis.
Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness, and swelling of the gum around that base of the teeth. Over time, it can lead to tooth loss, as well as an elevated risk for respiratory disease, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke, and rheumatoid arthritis. The Mayo Clinic recommends the…
Read MoreADHD Linked to Dementia Risk?
According to a recent study that included over 2 million people, parents of children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a 34% greater risk of dementia. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, September 2021
Read MoreManual Therapies Benefit Tension-Type Headache Sufferers.
Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common form of headache that affects adults. A systematic review of ten studies concluded that manual therapies, such as those provided by doctors of chiropractic, are effective for improving overall wellbeing in TTH patients, as well as reducing TTH-related pain and disability. While the review did not find any…
Read MoreBenefits of Stretching.
The American Council on Exercise notes that stretching provides the following benefits: decreased muscle stiffness and increased range of motion; reduced risk of injury; improved posture; lower stress; reduced muscular tension and enhanced muscular relaxation; improved mechanical efficiency and overall functional performance; and improved circulation. American Council on Exercise, September 2021
Read MoreHealthy Diet May Benefit Cognitive Function.
A systematic review of several meta-analyses concluded that diet is a modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline and that adopting a healthy eating pattern—such as the Mediterranean diet—may help delay or possibly prevent dementia in individuals at increased risk for the disease. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care, November 2021
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