Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Diabetes Linked to Too Much Sitting
A review of data from nine published studies that included nearly 450,000 adults concluded that higher total sitting time per day is associated with an elevated risk for type 2 diabetes, regardless of physical activity levels. American Journal of Preventative Medicine, August 2019
Read MoreEat More Veggies!
According to an analysis of data from nine published studies, individuals with a higher daily vegetable intake have up to a 39% lower risk for liver cancer than adults who seldom eat vegetables. Food & Function, July 2019
Read MoreSmokers Have Higher Risk for Metabolic Syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a cluster of conditions—increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels—that elevates a person’s risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. A review of data from the 2008 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that smokers have an…
Read MoreAutism Linked to Genetics.
The results of a new study involving over two million people from five countries suggest that autism spectrum disorder is 80% contingent on inherited genes. Dr. Andrew Adesman, director of developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York notes, “Although families are often most concerned about environmental risk…
Read MoreBeware of Signs of Heat Stroke.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list the following signs of heat stroke: body temperature higher than 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.4 degrees Celsius); hot, red, dry, or damp skin; headache, dizziness, nausea, and confusion; a fast, strong pulse; and loss of consciousness. If you think you or someone else is experiencing heat stroke, call…
Read MoreImproving Neck Curve Helps Patients with Cervical Disk Herniation.
Among a group of 300 neck pain patients under the age of 40, researchers observed that those whose cervical lordosis improved over time also experienced an increase in disk height in the neck and an improvement in the status of any present cervical disk herniations. Studies show that chiropractic care can help to restore the…
Read MorePhysical Activity Linked to Quality of Life in Teens?
Over the course of a two-year study, researchers observed that teenagers who became less physically active experienced a reduction in their healthrelated quality of life. American Journal of Human Biology, August 2019
Read MorePlant-Based Diet Can Reduce Risk for Diabetes.
Individuals who consume a mostly plant-based diet have up to a 23% reduced risk for diabetes. JAMA Internal Medicine, July 2019
Read MoreDirty Air Contributes to Thousands of Deaths Every Year.
Despite improvements in air quality over the past three decades, a new study find that air pollution remains a major contributing factor for lung disease, heart attacks, and strokes that kill over 30,000 Americans each year. Lead researcher Dr. Majid Ezzati adds, “More stringent air pollution regulations in the [United States] have the potential to…
Read MoreParents Who Belittle Their Kids May Be Raising Bullies.
Interviews with more than 1,400 teens revealed that those subjected to derisive parenting were more likely to develop dysregulated anger, which is often a sign of difficulty controlling emotions and puts teenagers at a higher risk for both bullying and for becoming bully victims. Study senior author Dr. Daniel Dickson writes, “Implications from our study…
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