Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Protect Yourself from the Sun to Prevent Skin Cancer.
The American Academy of Dermatology reports that many Americans don’t take proper precautions to protect themselves from the sun. To reduce the risk for skin cancer, the academy recommends the following: seek shade when the sun’s rays are the strongest, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; wear sun-protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, pants, a…
Read MoreEarly School Start Time Affects Attendance.
New research suggests that high school students who start school at 7:25 a.m. are more likely to miss school or arrive late for their first class than students who begin the day at 8:50 a.m. Economics of Education Review, June 2020
Read MoreConservative Care Can Reduce Need for CTS Surgery.
Among a group of 150 patients on a waiting list for carpal tunnel release surgery, researchers observed that participants who performed tendon gliding exercises for six weeks were about 25% more likely to cancel their procedure within the following six months. Doctors of chiropractic often incorporate tendon gliding exercises in their treatment recommendations for carpal…
Read MoreWalking Offers Many Health Benefits.
Walking is a great weight-bearing exercise associated with the following benefits: increased cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness; reduced risk of heart disease and stroke; improved management of conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes; stronger bones; improved balance; increased muscle strength and endurance, and reduced body fat.…
Read MoreFood Choices May Affect Liver Cancer Risk.
A diet low in fruits, leafy vegetables, and fish may be associated with an increased risk for hepatocellular carcinoma. PLOS One, April 2020
Read MoreComplications During Pregnancy Increase Future Risk of Preterm Delivery.
An analysis of data on both the first and second pregnancies of over 300,000 Norwegian women revealed that the risk of preterm birth in their second pregnancy was two times greater among women who experienced a complication during their first pregnancy such as preeclampsia placental abruption, stillbirth, neonatal death, and low birth weight for gestational…
Read MoreHoarse Voice?
For the most part, the causes of hoarseness—a raspy or strained voice—are not serious and usually resolve within a few weeks. The Cleveland Clinic offers these probable causes of hoarseness: a common cold or an upper respiratory infection, using your voice too much or too loudly, gastroesophageal reflux, smoking, allergies, thyroid problems, and trauma to…
Read MoreStrong Support Network Is Key to Cancer Recovery for Women.
Among a group of 1,400 postmenopausal women with either colon or rectal cancer, researchers observed that having a strong social support network is associated with up to a 58% reduced risk of death from colorectal cancer. Cancer, January 2020
Read MorePost-Whiplash Headaches
A review of findings from 44 published studies concluded that 60% of whiplash patients will experience headaches within one week of their injury and up to 38% may continue to report headaches up to one year later. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to evaluate headaches and other symptoms associated with whiplash injuries. Pain, January 2020
Read MoreAerobic Exercise Training May Enhance Brain Function.
Cognitively normal but sedentary adults with either a family history or genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease who participated in a six-month aerobic exercise training program experienced improvements in brain glucose metabolism and executive function skills, both of which are associated with a reduced risk for cognitive decline. Brain Plasticity, January 2020
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