Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Benefits of Swimming.
Swim England notes that swimming offers the following benefits: provides a full-body workout, great for general wellbeing, helps de-stress and relax, helps burn calories, lowers the risk of for several chronic diseases, helps increases energy levels, and it can be done without sweating. Swim England, August 2021
Read MoreAvocados Improve Belly Fat Distribution in Women.
Overweight or obese women who added one avocado a day to their diet experienced a decrease in deep visceral abdominal fat over the course of twelve weeks. Journal of Nutrition, June 2021
Read MoreHigher Temperatures May Worsen COPD.
Researchers analyzed data collected from almost 1,200 current and former smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and found that a 1 degree (Celsius) rise in ambient temperature increased the likelihood of an exacerbation of COPD symptoms by 2% over the following two days. European Respiratory Society, September 2021
Read MoreDiet and Ulcerative Colitis Risk.
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause abdominal cramps and pain and even bloody diarrhea. A study that compared the diet of 384 UC patients and 665 age-matched adults without a history of UC found that a higher intake of vegetables and vitamins A and C is associated with about a…
Read MoreLiving Near Woodlands Promotes Mental Health.
The result of a recent study that included over 3,500 children and teens found that participants who lived near woodlands were 16% less likely to develop behavioral or emotional problems over the following two years. The findings add to a growing body of research that regular exposure to nature can provide a number of physical…
Read MoreMobilization for Knee Osteoarthritis.
A small study that included 15 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee found that adding mobilization to a conservative therapy treatment plan resulted in greater improvements with respect to pain, range of motion, hamstring peak muscle force, and walking ability. Doctors of chiropractic are well versed in the conservative care of knee osteoarthritis, which may…
Read MoreExercise Improves Survival Rates for Those with Defibrillators.
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a medical device that is placed under the skin to correct cardiac arrhythmias. A review of data concerning nearly 42,000 ICD patients showed that those who participated in a cardiac rehabilitation program were 24% less likely to die in the three years following the implantation of their device. Circulation:…
Read MoreOmega-3s May Help Fight Asthma.
New research suggests that a higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids may help to reduce the inflammation in the lungs that is commonly observed in patients with asthma. Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, July 2021
Read MoreMaternal Obesity May Affect Liver Health of Offspring.
According to a new study, children born to women who were obese during early pregnancy appear to have up to a three-times increased risk for fatty liver disease, which is associated with several poor health outcomes. Lead author Dr. Hannes Hagström writes, “The findings are important because obesity is becoming more common at a young…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Being a Victim of Crime.
Columbia University offers these tips to reduce one’s risk for being a victim of crime: pay attention to your surroundings; limit time spent on phone calls in public places; if you suspect someone is following you, find an open store or public space and call the police; and keep electronic devices in an inside pocket.…
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