Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Reducing Risk of Foodborne Illness
Most foodborne illnesses can be prevented by washing hands with warm water and soap after dealing with raw foods, using two or more cutting boards to help prevent cross contamination, cleaning items with hot water and soap that are used to prepare meat, never drinking out of the carton, reheating food at 165 degrees Fahrenheit…
Read MoreSpinal Manipulation Improves Nervous System Function.
A review of data from eighteen published studies found evidence to suggest that high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation (a treatment commonly provided by doctors of chiropractic) can improve autonomic nervous system function in both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Spine, August 2019
Read MoreNon-Exercisers at Greater Risk of Fatty Liver Disease.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when fat builds up in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. An analysis of data from the 16,000-participant HUNT3 study found that the 20% of adults with the lowest physical fitness levels were 17-18 times more likely to have NAFLD than the most active 40% of…
Read MoreEarly Dinner?
In a recent pilot study involving eleven adults, researchers observed that when participants ate their dinner earlier in the afternoon and did not eat again until the next morning, their bodies were better able to burn fat for energy and they had lower levels of the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite. which may help people…
Read MoreDeadly Cancers Often Get the Least Research Funding.
According to a new study, research is poorly funded for several common and/or deadly cancers, such as endometrial, liver and bile duct, cervical, ovarian, pancreatic, and lung cancer. Study author Dr. Suneel Kamath notes, “The goal of this study is not to divert funds away from cancers that are well-supported, but rather expand funding for…
Read MoreKids with ADHD May Be Less Prepared for School.
Children with attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have less developed social, emotional, and language skills than their peers without ADHD. The findings suggest that identifying and helping preschoolers with ADHD symptoms could possibly reduce their struggles in elementary school. Pediatrics, July 2019
Read MoreProtect Your Eyes from Ultraviolet Rays
Sunglasses can help protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can contribute to the development of cataracts and macular degeneration. The Mayo Clinic suggests that you choose sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB rays, screen out 75% to 90% of visible light, have lenses that are perfectly matched in color,…
Read MoreManual Therapy May Be Best Choice for Plantar Fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain. In a recent study involving 63 plantar fasciitis patients, researchers observed that participants treated with the combination of custom foot orthotics and manual therapy experienced greater improvements in pain and function than the patients who only received one of the treatment…
Read MoreExercise Reduces Pain in Diabetics.
In this study, type 2 diabetics with limb pain experienced improvements in both the number of painful body sites and pain intensity after participating in a twelve-week exercise program. The findings are important as diabetics are nearly 25% more likely to report limb pain than non-diabetics. Diabetic Research and Clinical Practice, July 2019
Read MoreKids Prefer Foods They Help Cook.
Children who helped prepare snacks featuring foods they had previously identified as “yucky” were more likely to rate such foods as “okay” or “yummy” than kids who did not assist in the kitchen. Appetite, July 2019
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