Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Poor Fitness and Sleep Apnea.
Using long-term health data concerning 1.5 million Swedish men, researchers have identified an association between poor fitness scores at age 18 and a 30% increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea later in life, even among those who were not obese/overweight. Journal of Sleep Research, April 2019
Read MoreCriticism and Creativity.
Through field and lab experiments, researchers have observed that negative feedback may help or hinder creativity depending on where the criticism came from. More specifically, the data show that when creative professionals or participants received criticism from a boss or a peer, they tended to become less creative in their subsequent work. However, when an…
Read MoreAt-Home Test May Be Alternative to Colonoscopy.
A simple at-home stool test may soon be a reliable way to screen for colon cancer. An analysis of over 30 studies, which looked at the effectiveness of fecal immunochemical tests, found that a one-time screen caught up to 91% of colon cancers among those at average risk for the disease. The finding offers more…
Read MoreNeck Pain & Dizziness.
Among a group of 236 patients with dizziness, researchers found that 59% also suffered from neck pain. Furthermore, those with neck pain reported a lower quality of life and worse dizziness symptoms. The findings suggest that dizziness may be a symptom associated with cervical dysfunction. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to assess patients with both…
Read MoreJust a Little Resistance Training Benefits Older Individuals.
Resistance training is a form of exercise that improves muscular strength and endurance by using body weight, gravity, bands, or weights. A new study found that resistance training as little as just once a week can offer seniors a number of health benefits including improvements in blood values, muscle strength, and mental well-being. Frontiers in…
Read MoreAn Unhealthy Diet Linked to Poor Mental Health.
A review of data of more than 240,000 telephone surveys conducted between 2005 and 2015 has identified an association between consuming an unhealthy diet and an elevated risk for moderate or severe psychological distress. Researcher Dr. Jim E. Banta writes, “This and other studies like it could have big implications for treatments in behavioral medicine……
Read MoreSmokers Fare Worse Against Melanoma.
A study of more than 700 melanoma patients in the United Kingdom revealed that smokers or those who had recently quit were 40% less likely to survive the disease than patients who hadn’t smoked for at least ten years before their diagnosis. Cancer Research, February 2019
Read MoreGrowing Up Near Green Spaces Is Good for You
Following a review of data from a nationwide database, Danish researchers report that individuals who lived near a park, forest, or other green space as children appear to have up to a 55% lower risk for mental health issues later in life. Lead researcher Dr. Kristine Engemann notes, “Ensuring access to green space and enhancing…
Read MoreHow to Eat Less Salt.
To lower one’s salt intake, the Food and Drug Administration offers these tips: eat more fresh fruits and vegetables; eat foods that are rich in potassium, such as leafy green veggies and bananas; season food with herbs and spices, instead of salt; opt for unsalted snacks; and read food labels to help select foods low…
Read MoreMusculoskeletal Pain Very Common in ICU Nurses!
Among a group of 702 intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, 97% reported experiencing one or more work-related musculoskeletal disorder during the previous year, with back pain (80.1%), neck pain (78.6%), and shoulder pain (70.4%) being the most common complaints. Workplace Health & Safety, December 2018
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