Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Added Sugar and Breast Cancer Risk.
Using data from the Nurses’ Health Study I and II, researchers report that a high intake of added sugar is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer, and a diet characterized by less added sugar and more servings of fruit and vegetables is linked to a lower risk for the disease. European Journal of…
Read MorePrevent Jock Itch.
Tinea cruris, otherwise known as jock itch, is a fungal infection that can cause a red and itchy rash in warm and moist areas of the body, such as the groin. To prevent jock itch, the Mayo Clinic recommends the following: keep your groin area dry after exercise or showering; wear clean clothes that don’t…
Read MoreDementia Can Happen at Younger Ages.
New research suggests that 5% of dementia cases occur in individuals under age 65 with 119 cases of early-onset dementia occurring for every 100,000 people globally. Researcher Dr. Stevie Hendriks adds, “We see that the first symptoms in young people are usually not the symptoms you would expect when you think of dementia… Instead of…
Read MoreManual Therapy Techniques for Migraines.
Among a group of 50 migraine patients, those treated with manual therapy once a week for four weeks experienced greater improvements in pain intensity, migraine disability, and quality of life than participants provided with a placebo/sham treatment. Doctors of chiropractic employ a variety of manual therapy techniques to treat patients with migraines and other types…
Read MoreNeighborhood Characteristics Can Affect Hypertension Risk.
Using data from two ongoing studies, researchers report that individuals living in neighborhoods that are more conducive to pedestrian traffic and have greater access to parks are less likely to have high blood pressure than those residing in areas with less greenspace and reduced walkability. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, August 2021
Read MoreBreastfeeding Promotes Healthier Blood Pressure for Children.
Examinations of nearly 2,400 three year-old children showed that those who were breastfed for any duration—even in just the first days of life — had lower blood pressure than the kids who had never breastfed. Journal of the American Heart Association, July 2021
Read MoreSleep and Diet Can Increase Longevity
An analysis of data concerning over 13,000 older adults revealed that eating several servings of vegetables a day and sleeping 7-8 hours a night can reduce one’s risk for early death in the following six years by up to 34%. BMC Geriatrics, June 2021
Read MoreBedtime with a Pet May Help Kids Sleep
A study that included 188 children, aged 11 to 17, found that those who shared a bed with a pet were more likely to report high subjective sleep quality. Sleep Health, May 2021
Read MoreShifting Sleep Up By One Hour May Reduce Depression Risk
New research suggests that going to bed and waking an hour earlier can reduce one’s risk for depression by up to 23%, even though there’s no difference in sleep duration. Additionally, shifting sleep/wake times forward by two hours can lower the risk for depression by nearly 40%. JAMA Psychiatry, May 2021
Read MoreSitting at Work Linked to Back/Neck Pain
Questionnaires completed by over 45,000 adults revealed that sitting for more than 75% of the workday and not taking regular breaks not only increases the risk for neck and back pain, but also for poor general health. BMC Public Health, May 2021
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