Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Urine Test Could Check Your Diet Quality.
By analyzing levels of different metabolites in urine samples taken 24 hours apart, researchers have developed a test that measure the quality of an individual’s nutrition intake. Study co-author Dr. Paul Elliott notes, “Healthful diets have a different pattern of metabolites in the urine than those associated with worse health outcomes.” Nature Food, June 2020
Read MoreRepeated Head Impacts Linked to Depression Later in Life.
A review of the health records of 13,323 individuals revealed that a history of both repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury is associated with an elevated risk for late-life depression. Neurology, June 2020
Read MoreManipulative Therapy Combined with Exercise Improves Outcomes.
According to a study that included 90 patients with chronic non-specific neck pain, combining manipulative therapy with stretching and strengthening exercises led to greater improvements in pain, disability, and range of motion than exercises alone. Doctors of chiropractic often treat patients with chronic neck pain with an approach that combines manipulative therapies and specific cervical…
Read MoreThe Many Benefits of Exercise.
Harvard Medical School lists the following benefits of exercise: reduced risk for obesity, heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers; improved balance, mood, and mental function; stronger muscles; and healthier bones and joints. Harvard Medical School, June 2020
Read MoreOmega-3 Fatty Acids May Benefit Expectant Mothers.
Though further research is warranted, a review of data from 14 published studies found that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy may reduce the risk for preeclampsia and postpartum depression. Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, July 2020
Read MoreAir Pollution Linked to Early Death.
An analysis of long-term data concerning over 68.5 million Medicare enrollees suggests that tightening air quality standards in the United States from 12 μg/m3 of fine particulate matter to the World Health Organization’s recommendation of 10 μg/m3 could save over 140,000 lives over the following decade. Sciences Advances, June 2020
Read MoreExercise Benefits Sleep.
Questionnaires completed by 114 healthy middle-aged women revealed that those who regularly partake in aerobic exercise are more likely to both sleep at least seven hours a night and to awaken in the morning feeling rested. Journal of Sports Medicine & Physical Fitness, July 2020
Read MoreDiabetes, Sleep Disorders, and Dementia
Using data from the Korean Health Screening Cohort, researchers report that type 2 diabetics with a sleep disorder have a 46% higher risk for dementia than those without a sleep disorder. Journal of Diabetes, July 2020
Read MoreSeat Incline and Spinal Alignment.
Photographic analysis of twenty healthy volunteers using a variety of seat orientations revealed that a forward sloped seat is superior to both a flat and backward sloped seat for maintaining neutral spinal alignment and reducing forward head posture. The findings suggest a forward inclined seat pan may reduce an individual’s risk for developing spinal pain.…
Read MoreWeightlifting Strengthens the Nervous System.
The reticulospinal tract descends from the spinal cord from the brain and is mainly involved in locomotion and postural control. In a recent study, researchers observed that strength training can increase the response of the reticulospinal tract, which may be one way lifting weights improves athletic performance. Journal of Neuroscience, June 2020
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