Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Late-Life Hypertension May Signal Increased Dementia Risk
While a history of high blood pressure is a known risk factor for dementia, a recent study suggests that older adults who develop hypertension late in life may be at an even higher risk for cognitive decline. Frontiers in Neurology, November 2020
Read MoreBack Pain Common in Nurses
Questionnaires completed by 256 nurses revealed that 44.5% had experienced low back pain during the previous week and 80% had low back pain in the preceding year. Acta Biomedica, November 2020
Read MoreTai Chi May Improve Mood, Energy, and Sleep
Older women who participated in a four-week Tai Chi program reported improvements in vigor, mood, and sleep that persisted up to four weeks following the conclusion of the intervention. Research in Sports Medicine, January 2021
Read MoreAvocados Benefit Your Gut Microbes.
Among a group of 163 obese or overweight adults, researchers observed that consuming one avocado a day led to an increase of microbes in the digestive system known to break down fiber and support gut health. Journal of Nutrition, December 2020
Read MoreEsophageal Cancer Increasing Among Young Adults
Researchers report that the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma has increased over the last 40 years, with the rate increasing fastest among patients under the age of 50. Additionally, the research team reports that younger esophageal cancer patients were more likely to be diagnosed with a more advanced stage of the cancer and their survival rates…
Read MoreTips to Stay Healthy at Work
Experts at WebMD offer the following tips to stay healthy in the workplace: avoid unhealthy snacks that your co-workers leave in the break room, drink eight to ten glasses of water a day, try to implement more physical activity at work, eat a healthy lunch, improve work posture and ergonomics, avoid eyestrain, take time off…
Read MoreNearly 1 in 3 Teens May Have Internet Addiction
Questionnaires completed by over 27,000 teenagers revealed that 29% exhibit behaviors and symptoms suggesting addiction to the Internet. These individuals were also more likely to engage in other unhealthy lifestyle behaviors such has inadequate fruit and vegetable intake, lack of exercise, frequent consumption of sugary drinks and processed foods, and alcohol and e-cigarette use. International…
Read MoreErgonomic Intervention Helps Curb Musculoskeletal Pain
Prolonged exposure to awkward positions is known to increase an office worker’s risk for musculoskeletal pain. A recent study found that office employees experienced a reduction in pain intensity in the neck, shoulders, upper back, and hand/wrist following an ergonomic assessment to identify and correct workstation configurations known to place unnecessary stress on the body…
Read MoreSeniors Should Get Fit Before Surgery
The result of a recent experiment suggests that lifting weights in the week preceding a surgical procedure can offset the amount of muscle loss that is often observed in older adults following a week of post-surgical bed rest. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, December 2020
Read MoreJunk Food Could Be Causing Your Teen’s Sleep Problems
The World Health Organization reports that teens who consume three or more soft drinks a day or eat fast food four or more times a week are up to 55% more likely to have disturbed sleep than their peers who consume one or fewer soft drinks a day or fast food no more than once…
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