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Vitamin D Reduces Muscle Inflammation and Pain Post Exercise

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 14, 2023 |

A systematic review that included ten studies concluded that taking a minimum dose of 2,000 IU of vitamin D for longer than seven days can help reduce post-exercise muscle damage and inflammation.Journal Of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, September 2022

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Health Benefits of Eating Fish

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 14, 2023 |

Healthline reports that fish is high in important nutrients, and regularly eating fish may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, aid fetal and infant development, boost brain health, improve vitamin D status and sleep quality, reduce the risk for autoimmune diseases and asthma, and protect vision in old age. Healthline, January 2023

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Traffic Noise May Contribute to Tinnitus Risk

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 14, 2023 |

Following an analysis of data concerning 3.5 million Danish adults, researchers report that for every 10-decibel increase in noise in an individual’s home from nearby roadways, the risk for tinnitus increases by 6%. The research team speculates that traffic noise may indirectly affect tinnitus risk as living near a busy road may affect sleep quality,…

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Laser Treatment May Prevent Skin Cancer Recurrence.

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 7, 2023 |

A review of records of patient with a history of basal or squamous cell cancer found that those treated with a laser were nearly 50% less likely to develop new skin cancers in the area, and for those who did experience recurrence, it took longer than in patients treated by other means. Dermatologic Surgery, January…

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Osteoporosis May Raise Cognitive Impairment Risk.

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 7, 2023 |

Following a review of data from eight studies that included more than 130,000 participants, researchers report that individuals with osteoporosis may have a two-times increased risk for cognitive impairment.Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, March 2023

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The Sacroiliac Joints Are an Overlooked Pain Generator.

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 7, 2023 |

In a recent literature review, researchers found disorders of the sacroiliac joints (which connect the sacrum and pelvis) may be a primary or contributing cause of 27% of back pain cases. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to assess the function of the sacroiliac joints when patients present with low back or pelvic pain and to…

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Great Home Cardio Workouts.

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 7, 2023 |

Current fitness guidelines recommend engaging in a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a day. Some activities you can perform at home to meet these guidelines include jumping rope, climbing stairs, yoga, house/yard work, and gardening. MedicineNet, January 2023

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Manage Chronic Low Back and TMJ Pain.

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 7, 2023 |

According to a recent study, a higher ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in the blood is associated with less intense pain in patients with either chronic low back pain or chronic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Journal of Pain, October 2022

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Many People Are Not Prepared for Medical Emergencies.

By Dr. Youdeem | Mar 7, 2023 |

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) recently conducted a poll of 2,199 adults and found that only 55% could provide CPR, 47% knew how to apply a tourniquet to control severe bleeding, and 29% felt they could use an automated external defibrillator to address sudden cardiac arrest. American College of Emergency Physicians, January 2023

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Be Cautious of Drug and Food Interactions

By Dr. Youdeem | Feb 28, 2023 |

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers the following tips to avoid potentially harmful food and drug interactions: read medication labels before using and ask the pharmacist or your healthcare provider about anything you do not understand; read interaction precautions, instructions, and warnings on medication labels; unless instructed otherwise, drink a full glass of water…

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