Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Great Home Cardio Workouts.
Current fitness guidelines recommend engaging in a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a day. Some activities you can perform at home to meet these guidelines include jumping rope, climbing stairs, yoga, house/yard work, and gardening. MedicineNet, January 2023
Read MoreOmega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Manage Chronic Low Back and TMJ Pain.
According to a recent study, a higher ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in the blood is associated with less intense pain in patients with either chronic low back pain or chronic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Journal of Pain, October 2022
Read MoreMany People Are Not Prepared for Medical Emergencies.
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) recently conducted a poll of 2,199 adults and found that only 55% could provide CPR, 47% knew how to apply a tourniquet to control severe bleeding, and 29% felt they could use an automated external defibrillator to address sudden cardiac arrest. American College of Emergency Physicians, January 2023
Read MoreBe Cautious of Drug and Food Interactions
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers the following tips to avoid potentially harmful food and drug interactions: read medication labels before using and ask the pharmacist or your healthcare provider about anything you do not understand; read interaction precautions, instructions, and warnings on medication labels; unless instructed otherwise, drink a full glass of water…
Read MoreAdverse Childhood Experiences Can Have Lifelong Effect on Mental Health
Following a review of data from two longitudinal studies, researchers report that kids who experience four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are 2.65 times more likely to be diagnosed with depression in adulthood. Examples of ACEs include abuse (physical, sexual, emotional); neglect (physical, emotional); witnessing domestic violence, substance abuse, or mental illness in the…
Read MoreManual Therapy Helps Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis
A systematic review that included ten studies concluded that long-axis distraction, mobilization, and thrust manipulation—treatments provided by doctors of chiropractic—are effective interventions for reducing pain and range of hip motion in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, December 2022
Read MoreAerobic Exercise Benefits Perimenopausal Women.
Among a group of 289 perimenopausal women, researchers observed that those who participated in an eight-week aerobic exercise intervention experienced improvements with respect to depression, anxiety, and sleep quality. Frontiers in Psychiatry, November 2022
Read MoreWalnuts Can Be a Good Snack for College Students
A recent study found that university students who consumed a half cup of walnuts each day experienced improvements in their mental health, metabolic health, and sleep quality. Nutrients, November 2022
Read MoreOne-in-Four Young Adults Do Not Have a Close Relationship with Their Dad.
Using data from two nationally representative surveys, researchers report that 26% of young adults are estranged from their fathers, while 6% are estranged from their mothers. Journal of Marriage and Family, December 2022
Read MoreTake Care of Your Skin.
The American Academy of Dermatology offers the following tips for healthy skin: apply sunscreen before heading outdoors; don’t smoke; find ways to manage stress; perform regular self-exams for cancer; wash your face when you wake, before you go to bed, and whenever you sweat; and avoid scrubbing your skin. American Academy of Dermatology, January 2023
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