Sentences with phrase «at increased risk of»

We spend so much time sitting at our desks that it places us at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, weight gain, muscle loss, and musculoskeletal pain.

Lachelin GCL, McGarrigle HHG, Seed PT et al, «Low saliva progesterone concentrations are associated with spontaneous early preterm labour (before 34 weeks of gestation) in women at increased risk of preterm delivery,» British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology vol 116:11 pp 1515 — 1519 Published Online: 22 Jul 2009.

In contrast, a negligible percentage of the hypertensive population of the U.S. and Canada is at increased risk of CVD events because of a sodium intake exceeding 7 grams per day.

Soy also helps preserve bone density, which is a crucial benefit since menopausal women are at an increased risk of osteoporosis.

Therefore, people who do not eat animal products are at an increased risk of deficiency.

If you drink alcohol, you are at an increased risk of being deficient in magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron.

Celiacs with longstanding exposure to gluten are also at an increased risk of cancer of the digestive system.

But, if you aren't using good form, you're not only putting yourself at an increased risk of injury, but in addition to that, you're also not going to reap the full benefits that particular exercise has to offer.

Numerous studies have shown that heart patients are at an increased risk of heart attack for at least a week after stopping aspirin therapy or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Some people appear to be at increased risk of developing lupus if a family member has it.

Other research backs this up, showing that people with low levels of omega - 3s may be at increased risk of anxiety and depression, likely because these fats help maintain function in areas of the brain responsible for regulating mood and emotion.

In women who performed any amount of strength training, moderate to strenuous exercise was linked to higher water content as well as increased degeneration of collagen architecture in the knee, which indicates that moderate to strenuous exercise could accelerate degeneration of cartilage, placing these women at increased risk of osteoarthritis.

«Markedly elevated levels of «bad» cholesterol put you at increased risk of developing heart disease and developing it earlier in life,» Circulation Editor - in - Chief Joseph Hill said in a journal news release.

According to a study, people who have used amphetamines such as dexedrine and benzedrine appear to be at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

Traditional desserts, such as cake, cookies and ice cream, contain large amounts of added sugar, which puts you at an increased risk of weight gain and heart disease, according to the American Heart Association.

The lack of cushioning and support may mean some lightweight shoe converts are at an increased risk of injuries such as shin splints, heel pain or stress fractures, particularly when running on a hard surface such as concrete, podiatrist Matthew Armfield from Complete Feet explains.

Therefore, regardless of height, a person is considered to be at an increased risk of developing an obesity - related disease if his waist circumference is greater than 40 inches or 35 inches, in men and women, respectively.

«But most patients who opt for it have already decided that's the route they want to take before they talk to a surgeon, even though the majority of them don't have any known mutations that put them at increased risk of breast cancer.»

People who have these irregular blood - vessel connections are at increased risk of a fatal brain bleed, blood clot, or stroke — often with little or no warning beforehand.

This is why CDC guidelines advise that all sexually active women under age 25 be screened for chlamydia and gonorrhea annually, as well as women who are 25 or older who are at increased risk of infection — such as those who have a new sex partner, are not monogamous, or have a partner who already has an STD.

During pregnancy, women produce higher amounts of vitamin D to help fetal bone development and are at increased risk of vitamin deficiency, according to the researchers.

«Diabetes makes you slower to heal and you're at an increased risk of infection so those two things together make it even more important for patients to clean any injuries immediately,» says Dr. Fiala.

In fact, anyone who thought he or she was at increased risk of COPD could potentially benefit from these supplements, he adds.

Weckwerth works in a hospital and knows she's at increased risk of getting sick; however, when it comes to H1N1, she's uncomfortable with the new vaccine's lack of testing and doesn't plan on getting it unless it's required by her job.

But they point out that all participants with central obesity, in every BMI group, were at increased risk of dying specifically from cardiovascular disease.

People with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are at increased risk of heart failure and sudden heart death.

Occupations that may be at increased risk of exposure include health workers, laboratory workers, cleaning crews (for hospitals, ambulances, travel facilities, etc.), transportation workers (e.g., airlines, public transportation, taxis), sanitation workers, and morgue workers.

The primary risk factor for hemorrhagic fever is previous infection with a different dengue serotype (i.e. getting DENV - 2 if you have already DENV - 1 puts you at increased risk of hemorrhagic fever).

This may be partly because sun - sensitive people (those people who are at increased risk of melanoma) reported less sun exposure than those who are not so sensitive.

The very thin, those with a BMI less than 18.5, were also at increased risk of death, primarily from other cancers, including respiratory cancers possibly connected to smoking, as well as non-cancer causes.

Children who are maltreated may be at an increased risk of obesity and inflammatory disorders because of low levels of leptin — a hormone involved in regulating appetite, according to new research from King's College London.

Patients usually need to adjust their diets and lifestyles and take cholesterol - lowering statins, but even then they may remain at increased risk of heart disease.

However, patients and immunocompromised individuals are at an increased risk of developing infection.

Huttenlocher J Heterozygote carriers for CNVs in PARK2 are at increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

Refugees were at increased risk of psychosis compared with both the Swedish - born population (adjusted hazard ratio 2.9, 95 % confidence interval 2.3 to 3.6) and non-refugee migrants (1.7, 1.3 to 2.1) after adjustment for confounders.

The study found that children whose mothers developed gestational diabetes by the 26th week of pregnancy were at increased risk of developing autism later in life, highlighting the importance of early prenatal care.

Babies born with esophageal disorders are at an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux, respiratory difficulties, and developmental delays.

Males are at an increased risk of disease because they only have one copy of the X chromosome and therefore only one copy of the many genes located on the X chromosome.

Workers exposed to the metal manganese in welding fumes may be at increased risk of developing Parkinson's - like symptoms, including loss of motor control and tremors.

The appearance of the moles and the melanomas in these families can be unusual and affected families are also at increased risk of other cancers such as mesothelioma and eye (uveal) melanoma.

Because of the risk of thrombocytopenia and coagulation abnormalities from SPINRAZA, patients may be at increased risk of bleeding complications.

A new study revealed that men who experience excessive anxiety may be at increased risk of dying from cancer.

Based on her analysis and assessment of remains in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, Ross has developed a data - driven approach to identifying populations that are at increased risk of genocide.

This procedure may offer patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer an alternative to colonoscopy that is less - invasive, better - tolerated, and with good diagnostic accuracy.

In the case of infectious diseases, we may be able to identify those at increased risk of contracting or transmitting infection, or those more or less likely to respond to interventions, before we have safe and effective interventions to offer, or before policy can be modified.

«This study uniquely examines suicidal and self - harm behaviors in a young cohort of individuals who are at increased risk of BD, but many of whom have not yet developed BD themselves,» Dr. Wilcox said.

If so, and parents are informed of the results, they might decline to vaccinate children who are at increased risk of adverse side effects, risking infection for their children and undermining herd immunity for others.

A study warns that people who are genetically inclined to storing belly fat may be at an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease.

Preterm infants, especially those on Medicaid, are at increased risk of rehospitalization.

They believe that people who have difficulty feeling joy may be at increased risk of becoming depressed at some point in their lives.