Sentences with phrase «at risk of heart problems»

People of «normal» weight who sport a wide waist are more at risk of heart problems than obese people, said researchers Friday, urging a rethink of healthy weight guidelines.

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Many believed that a plutonium - powered heart could put patients at risk for a number of health problems, including leukemia.

But it places athletes at a high risk for burn - out later in life, which can prevent them from maintaining healthy habits into adulthood and steering clear of problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

Put together by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine and a number of other organizations, these preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) forms include a history form, physical examination form and clearance form to make sure kids don't have any heart or lung problems and aren't at risk for concussions or other problems before they play sports.

That's to look at the anatomy because twins at a higher risk of congenital anomalies either heart problems or spinal problems and that's again not to say that all twins will but again, these are things that you want to be screened for.

There are currently more than 6.6 million households across the UK who can not afford to heat their homes, putting them at risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, strokes, respiratory illnesses - such as asthma and bronchitis - and exacerbating common ailments like colds and flu as well as increasing the likelihood of falls and other accidents.

People living in a cold home are at higher risk of lung conditions, heart attack, stroke and mental health problems.

At the heart of the problem, he suspects, is a tendency among agency decision - makers to shun innovation because they are risk averse, «so they end up building bigger versions of observatories they have already flown.»

U.S. doctors enrolled 42,418 patients from 623 offices and clinics, treated participants with one of four commonly prescribed drugs, and followed them for at least five years to see how well the medications controlled their blood pressure and reduced the risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular problems.

«People with psoriasis, particularly those with more severe disease, have an increased risk for a variety of other health problems, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke and heart attack,» says board - certified dermatologist Jashin J. Wu, MD, FAAD, director of dermatology research at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center.

They argue that anyone whose genome is sequenced for any medical reason should automatically learn whether 57 of their genes put them at risk of certain cancers, potentially fatal heart conditions, and other serious health problems.

The trial, stopped at the end of 2004, suggests that naproxen is associated with a higher risk of heart and stroke problems than Celebrex is — a finding that contradicts many other published studies.

Parents of children with «critical» congenital heart defects — which require at least one cardiac surgery — are at high risk for mental health problems, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression, according to research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association / American Stroke Associaheart defects — which require at least one cardiac surgery — are at high risk for mental health problems, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression, according to research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association / American Stroke AssociaHeart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association / American Stroke AssociaHeart Association / American Stroke Association.

Exposing infants and children to higher amounts of sugar during growth and development can produce problems with cognitive development and learning as well as create lifelong risk for obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease and heart disease, said Goran, founding director of the Childhood Obesity Research Center at the Keck School of Medicine.

Children with behavioral problems may be at risk of many chronic diseases in adulthood including heart disease, obesity, diabetes, as well as inflammatory illnesses (conditions which are caused by cell damage).

Richard Wiseman, professor in the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, commented: «This is a huge rise, and the results are extremely worrying because getting less than seven hours sleep a night is below the recommended guidelines, and is associated with a range of problems, including an increased risk of weight gain, heart attacks, diabetes and cancer.»

Influenza remains a major health problem in the United States, resulting each year in an estimated 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations.4 Those who have been shown to be at high risk for the complications of influenza infection are children 6 to 23 months of age; healthy persons 65 years of age or older; adults and children with chronic diseases, including asthma, heart and lung disease, and diabetes; residents of nursing homes and other long - term care facilities; and pregnant women.4 It is for this reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that these groups, together with health care workers and others with direct patient - care responsibilities, should be given priority for influenza vaccination this season in the face of the current shortage.1 Other high - priority groups include children and teenagers 6 months to 18 years of age whose underlying medical condition requires the daily use of aspirin and household members and out - of - home caregivers of infants less than 6 months old.1 Hence, in the case of vaccine shortages resulting either from the unanticipated loss of expected supplies or from the emergence of greater - than - expected global influenza activity — such as pandemic influenza, which would prompt a greater demand for vaccination5 — the capability of extending existing vaccine supplies by using alternative routes of vaccination that would require smaller doses could have important public health implications.

«For survivors at risk of breast cancer due to chest radiation or heart problems because of anthracyclines, screening tests like mammograms and echocardiograms that result in early detection of late effects of cancer therapy may make a lifesaving difference,» he said.

New research has uncovered a key platelet protein that could offer a new angle for developing drugs to prevent thrombosis, or dangerous blood clots, in patients who are at high risk such as those with atherosclerosis or a history of heart problems.

Those who were in negative relationships were at greater risk of developing heart problems, including dying from heart attacks and strokes, than those whose close relationships were not negative.

While you may not always drink to excess, frequently crossing the line still puts you at a greater risk for developing many of the health problems associated with excessive drinking, such as cardiovascular disease (heart disease, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, stroke and arrhythmias), liver and kidney dysfunction, pancreatitis, and osteoporosis.

Typically, cardiac arrest risk factors are the same as those that put a person at risk for any heart problems, like high blood pressure or cholesterol and a family history of heart disease or cardiac arrest.

But suppressing those hormones leads to loss of muscle mass and strength as well as increased body fat, which puts patients at risk for diabetes, heart disease and other health problems, the Ohio State University researchers explained.

Furthermore, this continuous «survival mode» means that the stress - response system is activated for too long, disrupting almost all your body's processes and putting you at greater risk of many health problems like anxiety, depression, heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders, migraines, weight problems and memory impairment.

When this happens, it puts you at risk of a number of health problems such as heart disease, inflammatory bowel disorder, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Thanks to working at Health, I'm well - versed in the evils of spending the workday tied to your chair: Sitting too much has been shown to up your risk of cancer, heart disease, and other chronic health problems, even if you work out regularly.

This included 86 % of people at relatively low risk of heart problems, 74 % at moderate risk, and 67 % at high risk.

Researchers have looked at a variety of cardiovascular problems — including heart attack, ischemic heart disease, and atherosclerosis — and found preliminary evidence of an ability on the part of cruciferous vegetables to lower our risk of these health problems.

He talks about some amazing statistics on how birth weight and health at birth correlates to risk of heart attack and other problems.

If we don't get enough sleep, we might be at risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and a long list of other problems.

Crazy as it seems, even a little bit of light in your bedroom at night, especially blue light, can disrupt hormones and potentially lead to weight gain, blood sugar problems, increased cancer risk, higher chance of depression and anxiety, premature aging and heart problems.

According to a study by epidemiologists at University College London, relationship problems can up your risk of having a heart attack by 34 %.

Sounds great for younger athletes, but many older adults worry that this type of fast exercise will cause more health problems than it solves, putting their heart and joints at risk.

It makes your body so acidic that you get various health problems, and even puts you at huge risk of developing serious illnesses like cancer, heart disease and so on.

Refrain from smoking: Diabetic patients are at higher risk of developing heart problems.

Carrying excess weight can put us at greater risk of much more serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers.

The findings come from a small substudy done as part of the PREDIMED trial, which showed that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts reduced heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems among people at high risk for them.

You may be at higher risk of heart attack and other heart problems, a new study suggests.

Lack of sleep over an extended period could put you at risk for serious health problems like heart disease or stroke and can contribute to the symptoms of depression and dampen your immune response.

Take a hard look at your health: Because heart problems can sneak up on women (64 % of women die suddenly during their first heart attack without any warning signs at all, and 90 % of those women had at least one risk factor that could have been addressed), it's important to get an annual checkup and be aware of CVD risk factors: high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, tobacco use or second - hand exposure, obesity, and being overweight.

Kidney problems A study of elderly patients in Rotterdam in the Netherlands found that having weak kidneys, even without full - blown kidney disease, can put you at a significantly higher risk for heart attack.

That said, hamsters who eat an overall healthy diet are generally not at a high risk of developing heart problems — if your hamster has cardiovascular problems, blueberries will not cure them!

Dogs that have excess fat in their body are at risk of developing a wide range of life - threatening canine health issues like skin problems, hormonal disorders, musculoskeletal diseases, heart complications, and cancer.

When the thermometer shoots skyward during the summer months, your fur - covered feline may be at risk for the same kind of health problems that plague overly hot humans: heart difficulties, heat stroke, breathing issues and more.

According to their stats, 1 in 4 dogs and 1 in 3 cats who visit a veterinary clinic are overweight or obese which means they are at tremendous risk of health related issues including arthritis, heart disease, respiratory problems and diabetes.

Overweight pets are at risk for a variety of health problems, including skin infections, high blood pressure, heart disease, immune suppression, diabetes mellitus, orthopedic and arthritic disorders and some forms of cancer.

Being overweight puts your pet at risk of heart and respiratory problems, diabetes and joint and ligament injuries.

And precisely, in the identical way as their guardians are aging, our feline and canine family members can be at a greater risk of developing serious health conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and debilitating joint problems.

A recent study of approximately 56,000 men showed that patients over 65, as well as younger men with pre-determined heart conditions, are at a significantly higher risk for heart problems after using testosterone replacement therapies.

If you have high blood pressure, your heart is working harder than normal, putting you at risk for a variety of medical problems that are sometimes fatal.