Sentences with phrase «decreased functions affect»

Shrinkage and decreased functions affect the liver, kidneys, and other organs unless the body can maintain a proper ratio of growth hormone which protects them through restorative cellular regeneration.

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MCI, which is thought to be a preliminary stage of Alzheimer's, is a state in which cognitive functions, such as memory or thinking ability, decrease at a level that do not affect daily life.

«Since cholesterol is required by neurons to form synapses (connections) with other cells, this decrease in cholesterol could affect how nerves function for appetite regulation, behavior, memory and even pain and motor activity,» says Dr. Kahn, who is also Mary K. Iacocca Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

One 2013 study found that higher blood sugars in non-diabetics decreased function in areas of the brain affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Clinically, AD patients have decreased cognitive function and lapses in memory that decline progressively and ultimately affect performance of tasks involved in everyday living.

Some studies show that VLC may negatively affect thyroid function and lead to a decreased level of the T3 hormone.

However, low testosterone in women does not always affect the strength or functioning of muscles, despite decreasing their mass.

Vericocele affects the production of the testosterone by hampering the ability for the blood to flow forward, meaning that there will be a buildup of metabolic waste decreasing testicular function.

However, the buildup of these toxins decreases our ability to clear the burden effectively and may affect our immune system function, mood, metabolism and ability to fight disease.

When your fat intake drops too low, not only does your appetite skyrocket (making it extremely difficult for you to stick to your diet in the first place), but it also throws your hormones out of balance by decreasing testosterone levels, along with negatively affecting brain function and even leading to increases in levels of anxiety and depression.

Increased stress hormones tax the adrenal glands, lower immunity, decrease digestive functions, cause fatigue, and affect blood pressure.

Circulating testosterone levels decline with increasing age but do not appear to be significantly affected by the menopausal transition.8 As early as the 1940s, testosterone was reported not only to alleviate menopausal symptoms but also to restore libido.9 In recent years, evidence has accumulated supporting the hypothesis that the decline in endogenous testosterone levels is associated with menopausal symptoms, including decreased libido, worse moods, and poorer quality of life.10 Clinical trials have demonstrated that exogenous androgens in conjunction with estrogens can ameliorate symptoms affecting sexual function and general well - being.11, 12 In addition, studies have found beneficial effects of androgen therapy on bone mineral density.13 - 15

Although the predominant change in body composition is the loss of body fat, which may be beneficial, the concomitant decrease in skeletal muscle mass may negatively affect metabolic processes, muscular function, and physical performance.

Bladder control may be affected, and muscles decrease in size and function.

Taking off excess weight will help decrease stress on affected joints, while moderate exercise can help prevent decreased joint function.

Decreased function of the immune system can adversely affect skin health.

The pumping function of the heart becomes less efficient; the liver and kidneys decrease in weight and their ability to filter toxins decreases; the thyroid and adrenal glands may decrease or increase the amount of hormone that they produce; there is a decrease in joint cartilage and muscle mass; dental disease is more common in older patients; and even the nervous system is affected as there is a decrease in blood flow to the brain and a decrease in brain function.

Changes in global weather patterns (e.g. El Nino events or global warming) can alter breeding behavior, affect reproductive success, decrease immune functions and increase amphibian sensitivity to chemical contaminants.

[3] In addition, parents who drink alcohol to excess may be more likely to abuse their children due to lowered inhibitions, sharpened aggressive feelings, decreased frontal lobe functioning (which affects one's ability to deal with unexpected situations), and disrupted neurochemical functions that mediate aggressive behavior, all outcomes of alcohol abuse.