Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Smoking Linked to Stroke Recurrence.
Following a stroke, individuals who continue to smoke cigarettes are nearly twice as likely to experience a recurrent stroke as those who have never smoked. However, those who quit smoking can slash that risk by nearly 60%. Journal of the American Heart Association, April 2019
Read MoreEffects of Spinal Manipulation on Pain Sensitivity.
In a study that involved 29 patients with chronic low back pain, researchers observed that participants treated with six sessions of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) not only experienced improvements related to low back pain and disability but also in pressure point thresholds in both the lower back and lower extremities up to a week after…
Read MoreFind Time for a 7-Minute Workout.
If it’s difficult to find time for a workout, try this 7-minute workout created by the American College of Sports Medicine that combines cardio and resistance exercises into a single circuit training session involving jumping jacks, wall sits, push-ups, abdominal crunches, step-ups, squats, tricep dips, planks, running in place, lunges, push-ups, and side planks. Perform…
Read MoreReduce Sugary Drinks.
Regular sugary drink consumption has been linked to many chronic diseases and conditions. If you struggle with reducing your sugary drink intake, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services offers the following suggestions: limit sugary drinks to special occasions; choose water or low-fat milk instead; carry water with you; and make water tasty by…
Read MorePost-Concussion Symptom Persistence…
Using data concerning 647 patients who had experienced a mild-traumatic brain injury (mTBI), researchers identified the following risk factors for post-concussion symptoms and disability: advancing age, female gender, previous psychiatric history, and the involvement of assault or alcohol in the head injury. British Journal of Neurosurgery, April 2019
Read MoreHearing Loss Linked to Stroke Risk?
An analysis of data concerning nearly 20,000 middle aged and older Chinese adults identified an association between hearing loss and an elevated risk for stroke, particularly in cases of severe hearing loss. Atherosclerosis, March 2019
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide Safety.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas, which can be deadly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 150 people in the United States die each year from CO poisoning. The commission goes on to recommend that consumers do the following: have annual heating system inspections, never use portable generators…
Read MoreSinus Headaches and Neck Pain.
Examinations of 31 patients with self-reported sinus headaches and 30 patients without a history of headaches revealed that neck pain and cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction were common among those with sinus headaches and may be a contributing factor to headaches attributed to sinusitis. The researchers recommend further studies to understand these associations. Chiropractors often treat patients…
Read MoreStaying Fit Cuts Heart Attack Risk in Women
An analysis of data concerning over 13,000 middleaged Norwegian women whom researchers monitored over a 13-year time period revealed that the most fit women in the study had a 12-25% lower risk for an acute myocardial infarction than the least fit participants. Journal of the American Heart Association, May 2019
Read MoreUnhealthy Diet Linked to 1 in 5 Deaths…
A study that included data from nearly 200 countries has linked poor diet quality (particularly diets high in sodium and low in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts and seeds) to nearly 11 million of the 55 million deaths recorded each year worldwide. The Lancet, April 2019
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