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Link Between Life Stressors, Insomnia, and Mood Disorders in Teens.

By Dr. Youdeem | Jan 17, 2023 |

A multi-year study that included 6,995 teenagers found that life stress, insomnia, and mood disorders have an interconnected relationship in that the presence of one increases the risk for the other two. The findings suggest that adolescents under treatment for one condition should be assessed for all three.Journal of Affective Disorders, February 2023

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Managing Low Back Pain

By Dr. Youdeem | Jan 17, 2023 |

According to a study the included 32 patients with low back pain, a treatment plan that includes stabilization exercises, patient education, and manual therapies—an approach commonly used by doctors of chiropractic—is effective for improving range of motion in lumbar spine and reducing low back-related pain, pain sensitivity, and disability. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation,…

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Exercise Helps Reduce Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Fatigue

By Dr. Youdeem | Jan 17, 2023 |

Researchers recruited 89 women undergoing treatment for breast cancer to complete a home-based twelve-week resistance training exercise program. The participants reported both lower fatigue levels as well as improved quality of life. Breast Cancer, November 2022

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Eating Processed Food May Make the Flu Worse

By Dr. Youdeem | Jan 17, 2023 |

In a laboratory experiment, researchers observed that mice fed a diet consisting of high amounts of processed food had higher risk of death from influenza infection and a more difficult time recovering if they survived than mice on a standard diet. The findings suggest that a diet high in processed food can compromise immune function.…

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Premature Births Are at 15-Year High

By Dr. Youdeem | Jan 17, 2023 |

The March of Dimes reports that 10.5% of all babies born in 2021 were delivered before full term, a level not seen in nearly 15 years. The organization attributes the increase to reduced access to prenatal care and an increased incidence of gestational diabetes and hypertension. March of Dimes, November 2022

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Bedtime Tips When Children Share a Bedroom

By Dr. Youdeem | Jan 10, 2023 |

To help ensure siblings who share a room get a restful night’s sleep, the National Sleep Foundation recommends the following: structure each child’s bedtime routine so that it does not disrupt the other; if an older child will share a room with a baby, wait until the infant is a few months old to bring…

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Babies Have a Greater Imagination Than Previously Known

By Dr. Youdeem | Jan 10, 2023 |

In a recent experiment, researchers observed that pupil diameter increased in the eyes of infants when they were shown an object that was not clearly recognizable. The research team suggests this is an indication of increased mental effort and that that babies have the ability to use their imagination even before they gain the ability…

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Managing Cervicogenic Dizziness.

By Dr. Youdeem | Jan 10, 2023 |

A systematic review and meta-analysis that included 13 studies concluded that the combination of exercise therapy and manual therapy—an approach commonly used by doctors of chiropractic—is effective for managing dizziness that originates from dysfunction in the cervical spine. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, October 2022

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Morning May Be the Best Time for Exercise.

By Dr. Youdeem | Jan 10, 2023 |

Researchers analyzed the activity level and heart health data of nearly 87,000 participants and found the risk for heart disease and stroke was lowest among those who exercised in the morning. European Society of Cardiology, November 2022

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Almonds May Help You Eat Fewer Calories

By Dr. Youdeem | Jan 10, 2023 |

Almond consumption is linked to a decreased C-peptide response, as well as increased levels of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, glucagon, and pancreatic polypeptides—which are associated with improved insulin sensitivity and improved satiety. European Journal of Nutrition, October 2022

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