Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Volunteering May Help Combat Stress and Depression
During a six-year study, researchers observed that while higher levels of stress increase the risk an individual will develop depression that requires treatment, volunteer work appears to mitigate this risk.International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, December 2022
Read MoreWeak Core and Lumbar Lordosis Linked to Low Back Pain Risk.
Among a group of 27 collegiate dancers, researchers found that those with greater spinal curvature in the lower back (lumbar lordosis) and lower core muscle endurance were more likely to develop low back pain during a four-month time frame. Doctors of chiropractic commonly address abnormal posture and core muscle weakness when managing patients with low…
Read MoreAny Level of Moderate-to-Vigorous Exercise Benefits Childhood Cancer Survivors.
Individuals who survive childhood cancer have an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. However, a recent study that included data from the US National Health Interview Survey (2009-2018) found that engaging in any amount of regular moderate- to-vigorous physical activity is associated with a lower cardiovascular disease risk. Unfortunately, a third of childhood cancer survivors don’t…
Read MoreDoes Intermittent Fasting Have a Role in Type 2 Diabetes Treatment?
In a recent experiment, 20 of 36 type 2 diabetics who engaged in three months of intermittent fasting—restricting eating to a limited window each day or not eating one or two days a week, for example—reported a complete remission of type 2 diabetes with many of the remaining patients able to reduce their medication use…
Read MoreSleep Apnea and Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
With the aid of the Cardiac Arrest Pursuit Trial with Unique Registry and Epidemiologic Surveillance database, researchers calculate that obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk for sudden cardiac arrest in individuals without coronary artery disease by 62%. Yonsei Medical Journal, January 2023
Read MoreAre You Dehydrated?
As temperatures drop, the more obvious signs of dehydration may be less apparent. The Baylor College of Medicine notes the following are signs of dehydration in cold weather: headache; cracked lips; dry skin and mouth; fatigue; dizziness and/or light headedness; difficulty concentrating; and less frequent urination and darker urine color. Baylor College of Medicine, December…
Read MoreDiabetes and Dementia Risk.
Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers report that type 2 diabetes diagnosis before age 50 can double an individual’s risk for dementia. The research team notes that type 1 diabetics also have a similar increased risk for the degenerative neurological condition. Diabetic Medicine, February 2023
Read MoreLumbar Spinal Stenosis Can Hinder Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment.
In this study, researchers observed that patients under treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee with co-occurring lumbar spinal stenosis experienced slower improvement with respect to knee pain than participants without a lumbar spine condition. The findings highlight the importance of examining the whole patient to identify issues outside the area of chief complaint that may…
Read MoreBuilding Bigger Biceps
The American Council on Exercise notes that concentration curls may be the best exercise for building the biceps as it isolates the bicep muscle more than other common exercises such as cable curls, barbell curls, chin-ups, EZ curls, incline curls, and preacher curls. To perform a concentration curl, sit with the upper arm pressed against…
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Preeclampsia Risk
Preeclampsia is marked by a sudden increase in blood pressure, protein in the urine, or other problems during pregnancy, which can cause serious health problems for mothers and babies if left untreated. Researchers report that participants in the Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study who closely adhered to the Mediterranean diet—an eating pattern rich in fruits, vegetables,…
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