Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Certain Nutrients May Help Keep a Common Form of Vertigo at Bay.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is described as a spinning sensation that is usually triggered by changing one’s head position. In a recent study involving 900 BPPV patients, researchers found that taking a vitamin D and calcium supplement twice a day reduced the incidence of vertigo episodes by 24%. Neurology, August 2020
Read MoreMethanol-Based Hand Sanitizers Pose Dangers.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns not to use alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain methanol or wood alcohol, as they can be toxic if absorbed through the skin leading to nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, blindness, seizures, coma, nervous system damage, and even death. The FDA is working to prevent these products from entering…
Read MoreLow Testosterone and Dysregulated Eating.
Evaluations of 154 male college students revealed an association between low testosterone levels and an increased risk for developing an eating disorder. International Journal of Eating Disorders, July 2020
Read MoreIntervention Can Reduce Heart Risks for Those with Mental Illness.
Past research has shown that individuals with serious mental illness have an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. In a recent study that involved 132 adults with serious mental illness, researchers found that when a counselor and nurse guided participants to engage in a healthier lifestyle (stop smoking, eat a healthy diet, exercise, etc.), their risk…
Read MoreChiropractic Care Increases Strength, Balance, & Endurance.
After a four-week course of chiropractic care, military personnel with back pain reported improved strength and endurance, as well as a reduction in low back pain intensity and disability compared with patients on a waiting list who received no treatment. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, June 2020
Read MorePhysical Inactivity Raises Cancer Mortality Risk.
Among a group of 8,002 middle-aged and older adults, researchers observed that the least active participants were 82% more likely to die from cancer over the following five years than those with the highest physical activity levels. JAMA Oncology, June 2020
Read MoreFoods That May Reduce Risk for Breast Cancer
A systematic review of data from 48 published studies reported the following foods/vitamins/compounds are associated with a reduced breast cancer risk: vegetables, citrus fruit, mushrooms, calcium, folate, vitamin D, lignans, and carotenoids. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, July 2020
Read MoreSigns of Adult Diabetes Risk Are Visible at Age 8.
A study that monitored the health of more than 4,000 participants found that unhealthy high-density lipoprotein (the “good” cholesterol) levels at age 8 may signal that an individual is at an elevated risk for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis by age 25. Diabetes Care, June 2020
Read MoreGarden Safety.
Gardening is a great way to get physical activity, beautify the community, and provide fresh nutritious produce, while enjoying the outdoors. To stay safe while gardening, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following: wear protective gear as needed, such as safety goggles, appropriate shoes, long pants, gloves, insect repellent, and sun screen…
Read MoreA Third of Dementia Cases Are Preventable?
The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care reports that up to 35% of dementia cases could be prevented by staying mentally engaged; maintaining a healthy weight, blood pressure, and blood glucose reading; addressing midlife hearing loss and late-life depression; and staying socially active. Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy, July 2020
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