Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Where Body Fat Collects Hints at Future Heart Troubles.
An analysis of data concerning nearly 162,000 postmenopausal women found that women whose body fat collects in their mid-section have nearly twice the risk for heart disease or stroke as women whose body fat is mostly stored in their legs. Study author Dr. Qibin Qi writes, “Our findings suggest that postmenopausal women, despite having normal…
Read MoreConnected Teens Become Healthier Young Adults?
New research suggests that teens with higher levels of connectedness—such as feeling engaged, supported, and cared for at home and school—are significantly less likely to have mental health issues, experience violence, take sexual risks, and engage in substance abuse in their 20s. Pediatrics, June 2019
Read MoreTaming Bad Breath.
The American Dental Association notes that individuals can reduce their risk for bad breath by brushing twice a day, flossing daily, using a toothbrush or scraper to clean your tongue, using mouthwash when needed, keeping saliva flowing with chewy foods, cleaning dentures regularly, not smoking, and making regular dental visits. American Dental Association, July 2019
Read MoreNearly Half of Teens Have Musculoskeletal Pain.
Surveys completed by 1,021 teenagers revealed that 46.1% had pain in one or more body sites. The data show that teens with musculoskeletal pain in at least one body site had lower quality of life scores and lower sleep quality than their pain-free peers. Additionally, participants with pain in multiple sites reported lower quality of…
Read MoreFitness Linked to Pain Sensitivity.
Among a group of 1,036 adolescents, researchers observed that teens who scored lower on physical fitness assessments were more sensitive to pain than their peers with higher fitness scores. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, July 2019
Read MoreA Specific Probiotic Supplement May Boost Obese People’s Health.
In a study involving 32 overweight or obese volunteers, participants who took a probiotic supplement for three months that contained the bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila lost an average of five lbs. (~2.26 kg) and experienced improved cholesterol readings. Nature Medicine, June 2019
Read MoreMany Doctors and Nurses Not Aware That Diabetes Raises Risk for CTS and Frozen Shoulder.
Type 2 diabetics have an increased risk for limited joint mobility (LJM) disorders of the upper extremities, such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Surveys completed by 245 nurse practitioners and 390 general practitioners revealed that more than half were unaware that LJM is a complication associated with diabetes mellitus. BMC…
Read MoreSunshine During Pregnancy Important for Child’s Learning?
Vitamin D is produced in the body as a result of exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. An analysis of data concerning over 422,000 mother-child pairs in Scotland revealed that kids born to women with lower levels of exposure to UVB rays during pregnancy were more likely to have a learning disability later in life.…
Read MoreKeep Safe During Severe Weather.
Severe thunderstorms can cause great damage to property, topple trees, and cause flooding. During severe thunderstorms, the National Weather Service urges people to do the following: stay updated with a local news station or NOAA Weather Radio; stay away from windows and large open rooms; do not take shelter under a tree or within a…
Read MoreNeck Pain Linked to Digital Eye Strain? C
Computer vision syndrome (CVS), also known as digital eye strain, is a common condition associated with prolonged viewing of screens at a short distance. In a recent study, researchers observed that persistent neck pain patients were more likely to report CVS while using a computer than individuals without neck pain, though the nature of the…
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