Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Banning Flavored Cigarettes Reduced Smoking Among Young Americans.
A comparison of data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2002 and 2017 revealed a 43% decline in smoking among teens and a 27% decline in smoking among young adults, which experts credit to the banning of flavored cigarettes in 2009. Study leader Dr. Matthew Rossheim writes, “This shows incredible promise for…
Read MoreVisual Memory and Alzheimer’s.
New research suggests that declines in visual memory may become apparent in seniors at risk for Alzheimer’s disease before the onset of clinical symptoms. This finding may help in the creation of assessments for identifying future cases of Alzheimer’s disease much earlier than current methods. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, August 2020
Read MoreManaging Chronic Neck Pain.
In a recent clinical trial, researchers observed that neck-specific exercises and manual therapies are both effective interventions to address chronic, nonspecific neck pain, with manual therapies leading to faster improvements in pain perception and therapeutic exercises resulting in a swifter improvement in neck pain-related disability. Doctors of chiropractic often use a combination of manual therapies…
Read MoreLow Fitness Linked to Depression.
Grip strength is often used in scientific research as an indicator of physical function/fitness. In a study that included 867 teens and young adults, researchers observed an association between weak grip and an increased risk for depressive symptoms. The findings add to a growing body of research linking physical and mental health. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders,…
Read MoreIs Chocolate Heart Healthy?
A review of data from six studies that included more than 336,000 participants found that eating one or more servings of chocolate per week could reduce the risk for heart disease by up to 10%. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, July 2020
Read MoreLow Zinc Intake?
Among a group of 142 female university students, researchers identified an association between low dietary zinc intake and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, short sleep duration, and daytime dysfunction. Biological Trace Element Research, August 2020
Read MoreFive Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy.
To reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association recommends: keep blood pressure under 120/80 mmHg and blood sugar under 100 mg/dl; maintain a healthy body weight and blood lipid levels; and keep a consistent sleep schedule featuring six to nine hours of sleep a night. American Heart Association, July 2020
Read MoreFactors for Midlife Mental Decline Risk.
New research suggests that smoking, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes are each significant risk factors for mental decline in middle age. Neurology, July 2020
Read MoreHip Strengthening Aids in Low Back Pain Rehab.
A review of data from five published studies suggests that incorporating hip strengthening exercises into a low back pain treatment program can lead to greater improvements in both low back pain and disability. This finding is not entirely surprising as past research has shown that hip/pelvic and low back issues often co-occur. Doctors of chiropractic…
Read MoreResistance and Impact Training Benefit Those at Risk for Osteoporosis.
Among a group of 47 patients at elevated risk for osteoporosis, those who took part in a six-month impact and resistance training program experienced increased muscle strength and improved bone mineral density in the lumbar spine (3.8%) and femoral neck (2.3%). Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, July 2020
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