Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Secondhand Smoke Puts Kids at Risk for Hospitalization
New research suggests that children from smoking households are more likely to visit an urgent care center or be admitted to a hospital than kids from smoke-free homes. Lead author Dr. Ashley Merianos notes, “Despite major progress in tobacco control, about four in ten children remain exposed to tobacco smoke… This exposure places developing children…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Falls in the Winter Months
American Bone Health offers the following tips to help you stay on your feet when presented with snowy, icy, or wet surfaces: wear shoes with good traction, dress warm, be careful getting out of your car, don’t rush, pay attention to surfaces, stay alert for black ice, and keep your driveway and walkways clear. American…
Read MoreAcademic Performance and ADHD
Researchers monitored the academic progress of 400 university students and found that those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had about a half grade lower GPA than students without the condition. Additionally, students with ADHD were less likely to graduate. The finding suggests that students with ADHD may need greater academic support to help them succeed in…
Read MoreManual Therapy Aids in Management of Neck Pain
Among a group of 60 patients with neck pain, researchers observed that those treated with the combination of manual therapies and physiotherapy modalities experienced greater improvements in pain and disability than patients treated with physiotherapy alone. Doctors of chiropractic often address neck pain with a multimodal approach that may include manual therapies, modalities, exercises, and…
Read MoreExercise Provides Mental Health Benefits for Those with Prostate Cancer
New research suggests that both resistance training and aerobic exercise are effective for reducing anxiety and depression in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, February 2021
Read MoreCocoa Flavanols Boost Memory?
In a recent clinical trial involving 211 healthy middle-aged and older adults, researchers observed that participants provided with a cocoa flavanol supplement for twelve weeks performed better on a list-learning task than members of a placebo group. Scientific Reports, February 2021
Read MorePainful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Low Vitamin D?
Painful peripheral neuropathy is a common long-term complication in patients with type 2 diabetes. An analysis of blood samples from 483 type 2 diabetics revealed that those with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy were three times more likely to have severe vitamin D deficiency, leading researchers to suggest that low vitamin D status may be a…
Read MoreHealth & Wellness Tips for All
The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center offers several small tips for improving one’s health and wellness: schedule a wellness check and stick to it, get yearly eye exams, eat at least one fruit and vegetable at every meal, spend one entire day on you, schedule regular dental exams and cleanings, drink at least two glasses of…
Read MoreEarly Life Mental Health Issues Can Affect Physical Health in Adulthood
An analysis of long-term health data concerning over 1,000 individuals whom researchers monitored for several decades revealed that participants with a history of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues as children experienced sharper declines in sensory, motor, and mental function as they aged. The findings suggest that improving the mental health of kids and…
Read MoreSpinal Manipulation for Tension-Type Headaches
Tension-type headache patients treated with the combination of spinal manipulation and exercise experienced greater improvements with respect to headache frequency and severity than those treated with either myofascial release of the suboccipital muscles or exercise alone. Doctors of chiropractic commonly use a combination of spinal manipulation and specific exercises when managing patients with tension-type and…
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