Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Help Your Child Lose Weight.
Obesity during childhood has been linked with several negative health outcomes that can persist and worsen in adulthood. Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles notes that minor changes can help a child maintain a healthy weight: reduce or eliminate sweetened beverages, including soda; add more vegetables to family meals; make sure your family is eating a…
Read MoreWorrying Too Much?
Generalized anxiety disorder is described as excessive worrying that prevents a person from leading a normal life. According the National Institute of Mental Health, your worrying may be out of control if you worry intensely about everyday matters, have trouble controlling worries or feelings of nervousness, know that you worry more than you should, feel…
Read MoreChiropractic Care for Seniors with Neck Pain.
It is estimated that 1 in 5 people aged 70 and older suffer from neck pain. A recent survey of 288 Australian chiropractors revealed that seniors account for about a third of their patients, with neck pain affecting roughly half, often with co-morbid headaches. Among responders, the most common treatment approach for older adults with…
Read MoreHigh-Intensity Exercise May Help Epileptic Seizures.
In a recent case study, a woman with drugresistant focal epilepsy experienced a reduction in seizure frequency upon switching from a moderate-intensity exercise program to a high-intensity fitness routine. Epilepsy & Behavior Reports, December 2019
Read MoreBeans Reduce Depression Risk?
Using data from the Brazilian National Health Survey concerning over 46,000 Brazilian adults, researchers have identified an association between greater consumption of beans and up to a 26% reduced risk for depression. Public Health (Brazil), December 2019
Read MoreBig Rise in Meth and Fentanyl Use in Recent Years.
According to a study that compared urine drug test result data from 2013 and 2019, positive tests for methamphetamine increased from 1.4% in 2013 to 8.4% in 2019, while the detection rate for fentanyl increased from 1% to 5%. The findings suggest that methamphetamineand fentanyl-related overdose deaths may continue to increase in the United States.…
Read MoreHandling an Allergic Reaction.
People can experience allergic reactions to things such as animal dander, bee stings, chemicals, and foods, which can result in hives, itching, rash and other symptoms. The National Library of Medicine recommends these first aid steps for mild-to-moderate reactions: calm and reassure the person having the reaction; try to identify the allergen and have the…
Read MoreDepression and the Heart.
Using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study for Aging, researchers estimate that depression may be associated with up to a 36% increased risk for heart disease. Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, December 2019
Read MoreCost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic Treatment.
A recent study set out to critically evaluate the benefits of adding chiropractic under Missouri Medicaid. Based on computations and a dynamic scoring model, investigators determined that there would be a cost savings to the state of Missouri of between $14.1 and $49.2 million per year once chiropractic care is included under Medicaid. More specifically,…
Read MoreExercise Reduces Breast Cancer Risk in Women of All Ages.
An analysis of data from the UK Biobank concerning over 175,000 women identified an association between higher physical activity levels and a reduced risk for breast cancer in both pre- and post-menopausal women. British Journal of Cancer, January 2020
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