Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Home Gym Essentials
Fitness experts from Self magazine recommend the following essential items for building an affordable home gym: an exercise mat, resistance bands, kettlebells, dumbbells, a full-length mirror, a jump rope, and a gym ball. Self, March 2021
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Linked to Reduced Obesity Risk
A review of data from 143 studies concluded that the Mediterranean diet—an eating pattern focused on eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, and whole grains while avoiding red and processed meats, dairy, saturated fats, and refined sugars—is associated with a reduced risk for obesity in adults. Public Health Nutrition, February 2021
Read MoreLack of Sleep Raises Dementia Risk
Using data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study, researchers estimate that older adults who sleep five or fewer hours a night are two times more likely to be diagnosed with dementia or die in the following five years than participants who sleep an average of seven to eight hours a night. Aging, February…
Read MoreRisk Factors for Poor Quality Sleep
Questionnaires completed by 1,300 middle-age adults revealed that one-in-ten regularly experience poor quality sleep. Risk factors for poor sleep quality include poor diet, excessive stress, chronic back pain, chronic respiratory disease, and depression. Preventative Medicine Reports, December 2020
Read MoreWork Performance Poor for “Night Owls”
Following a review of long-term lifestyle and health data concerning over 12,000 adults, researchers report that about 1 in 10 individuals habitually stay up too late and they tend to underperform at work in comparison with their peers who get sufficient sleep each night. Occupational & Environmental Medicine, February 2021
Read MoreExercise to Address Increased Thoracic Kyphosis Benefits Neck Region
Thoracic hyperkyphosis is a term used to describe an exaggerated curvature of the upper back, which can affect the muscles and soft tissues in the neck, leading to cervical pain and disability. A study that included 24 thoracic hyperkyphosis patients revealed that corrective exercises were more effective for improving sagittal posture, cervical muscle strength and…
Read MoreGetting Physically Active and Sitting Less Reduces Diabetes Risk
An analysis of accelerometer data and blood samples collected from 660 seniors revealed that the combination of regular moderate-tovigorous physical activity and less sedentary time is associated with improved glucose metabolism, which may lower the risk for type 2 diabetes. Translational Sports Medicine, February 2021
Read MoreDietary Pattern that Benefits the Heart and Mind
The current research suggests that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly berries and leafy greens, with a limited intake of saturated fat and animal products is associated with a reduced risk of neurocognitive decline and healthy function of the left ventricle of the heart. British Journal of Nutrition, February 2021
Read MoreChronic Heartburn Increased Risk for Some Cancers
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the stomach contents, especially acid, leak into the esophagus. In a review of data concerning a half-million middle aged and older adults, those with GERD had nearly a two-times increased risk for cancers of the larynx and esophagus. Cancer, February 2021
Read MoreShould I Get a Calcium-Score Test?
A non-contrast coronary calcium CT scan is used to help detect calcium deposits in atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries. The greater the buildup of calcium, the higher one’s risk for future cardiovascular events. Doctors recommend this test for patients with the following traits: family or personal history of coronary artery disease; males over age…
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