Posts by Dr. Youdeem
Resting Heart Rate Change May Signal Type 2 Diabetes…
New research indicates that changes in resting heart rate over several years may signal an elevated risk for type 2 diabetes. In this study, researchers monitored the resting heart rate of 12,155 adults six years apart and found that participants who experienced a ten beat increase in resting heart rate had a 90% increased risk…
Read More‘Mindfulness’ May Help Some Manage Their Chronic Pain.
Mindfulness is described as the ability to be fully present, aware of where you are, and calm about what’s going on around you. A review of data from twenty published studies involving over 2,000 patients with chronic pain found that engaging in a yoga or meditation training program that involved mindfulness is an effective method…
Read MoreIdentifying Vision Problems in Infants.
Although rare, vision problems do occur among newborn and infants. The American Optometric Association lists the following signs of vision problems in this age group: excessive tearing, which may indicate blocked tear ducts; red or encrusted eye lids, which could signal an eye infection; constant eye turning, which may signal a problem with eye muscle…
Read MoreOsteoarthritis of the Hip?
Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is among the most common degenerative joint diseases, and it is associated with chronic pain, reduced mobility, and stiffness in the region surrounding the hip joint. A systematic review of data from twelve studies found that a combination of manual therapy and patient education is effective at improving pain, hip range of…
Read MoreAerobic Exercise May Help OCD Patients.
In this study, patients with treatment-resistant obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) who participated in a twelve-week aerobic exercise training program experienced improvements with respect to mood, anxiety, and compulsion. Journal of Affective Disorders, February 2019
Read MoreShould You Try a Plant-Based Diet?
In this study, researchers observed that participants who consumed a vegetarian meal experienced an increase in beneficial gastrointestinal hormones involved in the regulation of glucose metabolism, insulin secretion, energy homeostasis, satiety, and weight management. Study author Dr. Hana Kahleova adds, “The fact that simple meal choices can increase the secretion of these healthy hormones has…
Read MoreMost Americans Will Eventually Have High Blood Pressure.
The American Heart Association estimates that the average American has about a 90% chance of developing high blood pressure in his/her lifetime. However, one can reduce their hypertension risk by not smoking, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, eating a healthy diet, exercising, and managing stress. Circulation, January 2019
Read MoreAttitude May Help Prevent a Second Stroke.
Examinations of 400 patients who survived either a mild or moderate stroke or a transient ischemia attack found that those who felt as though they could protect themselves from a second stroke were less likely to have high blood pressure (a risk factor for stroke) a year later. Senior author Dr. Bernadette Boden-Albala writes, “You…
Read MorePreventing Chapped Lips.
Chapped lips are more common during the winter months. To prevent dry chapped lips, the Mayo Clinic recommends the following: before going outside in cold weather, apply a lubricating lip cream or balm; avoid licking your lips; drink plenty of fluids; moisten the indoor air with a humidifier; avoid contact with irritants or allergens; and…
Read MoreLong Work Hours Linked to Musculoskeletal Pain.
Using data from the Fourth Korean Working Conditions Survey involving nearly 25,000 workers, researchers report that working over 40 hours a week is associated with up to a 40% increased risk for musculoskeletal pain in men and up to a 66% elevated risk for musculoskeletal pain in women. Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, December…
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