Sentences with phrase «effect of acute stress»

Whereas the enhancing effect of acute stress is mediated mainly by glucocorticoids activating presynaptic glutamatergic nerve endings, chronic stress exerts its effect most probably via altering regulation of glutamate release termination.»

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While changes in insulin secretion are unlikely to play a major role in the acute effects of SD, cellular stress in pancreatic tissue suggests that chronic SD may contribute to the loss or dysfunction of endocrine cells, and that these effects may be exacerbated by normal aging, say the researchers.

Plenty of conditions occurring in pregnancy, such as over - or undernutrition, hyperglycemia, and acute stress situations, for example, are known to influence the phenotype of the progeny via epigenetic effects without affecting the genetic coding directly (140).

In summary, our results point to both a significant «vacation effect» that benefitted all groups, and a suppression of stress - related responses and immune function related to acute - phase wound healing and inflammation.

Nieman et al. compared the acute effect of ingesting bananas versus a 6 % carbohydrate drink on 75 - km cycling performance and post-exercise inflammation, oxidative stress, and innate immune function using traditional and metabolomics - based profiling.

Putative mechanisms include the effects of IER on adipose physiology, stress resistance and acute ER - induced mobilization of fat distributed within visceral and intra-hepatic sites (Figure 1).

A sustained modest weight - loss of five to 10 % body - weight is associated with improvements in various indices of cardiometabolic health including but not limited to insulin sensitivity, vascular function, blood pressure and lipid levels.3 These beneficial effects of weight - loss can be partially explained by accompanying reductions in adipose tissue mass and dysfunction.5 There is however, some evidence to suggest that energy restriction (ER) alone can confer metabolic changes which are independent to those of weight - loss, by facilitating an acute negative energy balance 6 - 9 and / or by activating adaptive stress response pathways.10

Finally, with regard to the prevention of psychological stress - induced intestinal permeability and endotoxemia, a recent study has shown that oral L. farciminis can reduce the effects of this vicious cycle in an animal model of acute stress [67].

Caffeine effects on cardiovascular and neuroendocrine responses to acute psychosocial stress and their relationship to level of habitual caffeine consumption.

A 2003 study published in the Journal of Pharmacological Sciences examined the anxiety - abolishing effects of both Ginkgo biloba and Asian ginseng, finding that while both were effective in reducing acute stress, supplementing with Asian ginseng was the most effective in significantly lowering chronic stress.

DACA also had an immediate effect on acute, stress - induced medical conditions common among the undocumented: headaches, toothaches, ulcers, sleep problems and eating disorders, said Roberto Gonzales, a professor at Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

According to AHA's scientific statement on pet ownership and cardiovascular risk the beneficial effects of pet ownership include «increased physical activity, favorable lipid profiles, lower systemic blood pressure, improved autonomic tone, diminished sympathetic responses to stress, and improved survival after an acute coronary syndrome.»

While a brief, acute response to a suspected trigger may cause temporary physiological changes, the effects of chronic, prolonged stress in dogs can long term undermine the dog's immune system.

Studies performed with healthy human volunteers showed that alpha - casozepine can be used to prevent the physiological effects of acute or chronic stress in people.

Persistent effects of cognitive - behavioral stress management on cortisol responses to acute stress in healthy subjects — A randomized controlled trial

Randomized controlled evaluation of the effects of cognitive — behavioral stress management on cortisol responses to acute stress in healthy subjects

Discriminate among acute stress, major life events and chronic stressors, and the longer - term effects of chronic stress on mind and body.

Interpersonal family stress contributes to relationship breakdown and lack of perceived social support, and high expressed emotion may contribute to relapse.21 Family - focused treatment has been shown to reduce recurrence when used as an adjunct to medication for bipolar disorder.38 It is initiated once stabilisation of mood has been effected after an acute episode, and includes the patient and at least one significant family member (eg, parent or spouse).39 The underlying focus of family - focused treatment is to provide education regarding the recent illness episode; this includes exploring possible causes and the patient's personal triggers, discussing the importance of medication, differentiating between the person and the illness, and enhancing positive family relationships.40 Improved positive communication appears to be a key mechanism in this approach.38, 41 Recent studies suggest greater benefits in reducing depressive rather than manic relapses.23, 38,42