Posts by Dr. Youdeem
This Combo Helps Maintain Muscle Mass in Older Obese Adults…
New research suggests that for older obese adults, adopting a fitness program that combines aerobic exercise and resistance training is effective for increasing muscle protein synthesis and preserving muscle quality. Cell Metabolism, July 2019
Read MoreBreast Cancer Survivability?
The current data suggests that eating a healthy diet with a high intake of unrefined cereals, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and olive oil, and a moderate/low consumption of saturated fatty acids and red meat is associated with increased survivability following a breast cancer diagnosis. Nutrients, July 2019
Read MoreStay in School!
An analysis of data gathered between 1971 and 2012 concerning more than 75,000 people found that failure to complete high school is associated with an increased risk for heart disease. Study author Dr. Rita Hamad adds, “Overall, people with more education may have reduced heart disease because they have higher incomes, allowing them to afford…
Read MoreAlcoholism Harms Even Those Who Don’t Have Drinking Problems.
Researchers gathered data from two nationwide surveys in the United States that included nearly 9,000 adults and found that 21% of women and 23% of men were harmed by someone else’s drinking in the past year. These harms include threats, harassment, damaged property, vandalism, physical aggregation, money problems, relationship issues, and driving issues. Study author…
Read MoreTake a Walk!
Taking a daily walk has been linked to several positive health benefits. The results of a new study suggest that adults who take daily walks have better pain tolerance than those who do not. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, June 2019
Read MoreHeart Rate Variability and Neck Pain.
Heart rate variability is the measure of specific changes in time between successive heart beats. Current research suggests that low heart rate variability is associated with aging, decline, illness, and mortality. In a study involving 15 chronic neck pain patients and 15 healthy controls, researchers found that neck pain patients are more likely to exhibit…
Read MoreHow Does Exercise Improve Motor Skills?
Exercise is well-known to improve motor skills, and now researchers believe they know how. In the study, investigators compared the brains of mice that ran on a treadmill for an hour a day for three weeks and mice that did not exercise. Investigators observed that the mice in the treadmill group exhibited significantly more evidence…
Read MoreDiet Tied to Frailty in Older Adults
Frailty is a condition characterized by weakness, slowness, physical inactivity, self-reported exhaustion, and unintentional weight loss. In a recent study involving 2,154 seniors, researchers found that those with a poor-quality diet were over 40% more likely to be considered as frail four years later than older adults with healthier diets. Journal of the American Geriatric…
Read MoreWatching TV for Over Four Hours a Day Is Really Bad for You.
Researchers followed nearly 3,600 adults for nine years and found that those who watched TV four or more hours per day had a 50% higher risk for heart attack, stroke, and early death than participants who watched TV less than two hours a day. Journal of the American Heart Association, June 2019
Read MoreFood Insecurity Can Spur Migraines.
The Department of Health and Human Services defines food insecurity as, “The disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of money and other resources.” A recent study involving 15,000 young adults found that migraines are nearly twice as common among those experiencing food insecurity. JAMA Neurology, June 2019
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