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Check Your Water Heater Settings.

By Dr. Youdeem | Apr 11, 2023 |

Between 2016 and 2018, more than 52,000 Americans visited the emergency room to receive treatment for scalding burns caused by hot tap water. Researchers note that water from a water heater set at 130 degrees Fahrenheit (~54 degrees Celsius) can cause a second-degree burn in 25 seconds, while setting the water heater to 140 degrees…

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Living Near Green Spaces Lowers Type 2 Diabetes Risk

By Dr. Youdeem | Apr 4, 2023 |

Following an analysis of long-term data on nearly 380,000 adults, researchers report that living within 1,000 feet of a residential green space is associated with a 14.4% lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes over the following twelve years. Science of the Total Environment, March 2023

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Alcohol May Speed Alzheimer’s Progression

By Dr. Youdeem | Apr 4, 2023 |

In a recent study, researchers observed that mice at elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease experienced faster increases in brain atrophy and amyloid plaque build-up if they consumed the human equivalent of 1-2 alcoholic drinks a day for about ten years. The findings suggest that alcohol consumption may be a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer’s, though…

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Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain

By Dr. Youdeem | Apr 4, 2023 |

Among a group of 83 patients with chronic non-specific low back pain, those who received six treatments of spinal manipulative therapy—the primary form of treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—experienced improvements in low back-related pain, disability, and range of motion. Medicine (Baltimore), February 2023

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Exercise Lowers the Risk for Many Diseases

By Dr. Youdeem | Apr 4, 2023 |

The Mayo Clinic reports that regular exercise can help lower the risk and aid in the management of several diseases including stroke, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety disorder, arthritis, and some cancers. Mayo Clinic, February 2023

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Psyllium Fiber May Protect Against Colitis

By Dr. Youdeem | Apr 4, 2023 |

A recent animal study found that mice on a psyllium fiber-rich diet were less likely to develop colitis than rodents on a standard diet. The researchers note this is likely due to suppression of pro-inflammatory activity in the digestive tract. Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, February 2023

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Regular Laxative Use Linked to Dementia.

By Dr. Youdeem | Apr 4, 2023 |

An analysis of data concerning more than a half million adults revealed that regular laxative use increases the risk for dementia over the following decade by 28% and regular use of two or more laxatives boosts the risk up to 90%. Study author Dr. Feng Sha adds, “Regular use of laxatives, even without short-term severe…

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Drive Safely with Children

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 28, 2023 |

The Department of Health and Human Services offers the following guidelines for driving safely with a child in the car: make sure the child is in an age-appropriate car seat or booster seat (and always wear a seatbelt yourself); never drive while impaired (alcohol, drugs, medication, or drowsy); don’t text and drive; keep your eyes…

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A Healthy Lifestyle May Reduce Depression Risk

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 28, 2023 |

Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers calculate that living a healthy lifestyle (not smoking, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly) may decrease an individual’s risk for depression over the following fifteen years by more than 50%. Journal of Affective Disorders, February 2023

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Is Working Nights Linked to Back Pain?

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 28, 2023 |

An analysis of data from 40 studies found that working nights is associated with an elevated risk for low back pain, especially among healthcare workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, January 2023

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