Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Old and Young May Experience Different Whiplash Symptoms.
Examinations of 27 seniors and 32 young adults who had recently been diagnosed with a whiplash injury following a motor vehicle collision revealed that dizziness is a more common symptom among older whiplash patients, and younger individuals are more likely to report neck pain. American Journal of Otolaryngology, April 2020
Read MoreOvertraining?
To reduce the risk of overtraining, researchers recommend spending no more than 9% of total exercise time each week at an intensity greater than 90% of maximum heart rate. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, February 2020
Read MoreLow-Fiber Diet May Increase Asthma Risk.
Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers have identified an association between low fiber intake and an elevated risk for asthma-related symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and excess phlegm production. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, May 2020
Read MoreBlood Infections Tied to Colon Cancer Risk.
An analysis of health data concerning over two million adults found evidence that blood infections from anaerobic bacteria such as Clostridium septicum may be associated with an increased risk for developing colon cancer in the near future. The findings suggest that healthcare providers should screen patients for colon cancer if they have recently been diagnosed…
Read MoreReasons to Maintain a Healthy Weight.
The National Institutes of Health notes that maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk for the following: type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease, fatty liver disease, pregnancy difficulties, and some types of cancer. National Institutes of Health, April 2020
Read MoreAnxiety and Dementia.
A review of data from the Zaragoza Dementia and Depression Project study found that high levels of anxiety are associated with a nearly three-fold increased risk for vascular dementia in older men but not in older women. Brain Sciences, April 2020
Read MoreBack Pain Common Among Future Physicians.
Questionnaires completed by 640 medical school students revealed that a third experienced an episode of low back pain during the previous year and roughly half had to reduce their activities due to their pain. International Journal of Preventative Medicine, March 2020
Read MoreGet Active After a Heart Attack.
Among a group of 4,570 heart attack patients, those who attended cardiac rehabilitation classes reported higher quality of life scores than those who remained sedentary. Study author Dr. Ben Hurdus adds, “Exercise improves fitness, which has both physical and mental health benefits… If you’re more able to participate in activities that bring you happiness, then…
Read MoreEat More Fiber!
Using data from the NutriNet-Santé study, researchers report that higher dietary fiber intake is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2020
Read MoreEarly Death from Heart Disease Greater in Women Living in Rural Areas.
An analysis of data regarding premature deaths from coronary artery disease over the last two decades showed that death rates due to coronary artery disease increased about 11% among women living in rural areas. Senior author Dr. Federico Moccetti explains, “Women living in rural areas of the United States have for the first time suffered…
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