Sentences with phrase «impact on blood vessel»

Heat - not - burn devices may eliminate users» exposure to tobacco smoke, but the vapor they produce has the same negative impact on blood vessel function as smoking, according to a preliminary animal study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.

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For example, one direct, negative impact of low vitamin K intake on the heart may be reduced activity of matrix Gla protein, which helps prevent calcium deposits on blood vessel walls.

To understand the mechanisms responsible for the development of renal insufficiency in such children, the researchers from Monash University and the University of Queensland examined the impact of a reduction in fetal renal mass on the mechanisms regulating kidney and blood vessel function.

It is a single target that influences a great many aspects of aging: if we look at just the cross-link-induced loss of elasticity in blood vessels alone, that has a major influence on mortality through hypertension and consequent impact on cardiovascular health.

Some researchers partially attribute this to the impact that pomegranate juice has on nitric oxide which is a compound that enables the muscles in blood vessel walls, like in the penis, to widen, relax and increase the flow of blood.

Pomegranate juice has been shown to have a powerful antioxidant activity which prevents the destruction of nitric oxide and increases its impact on muscle cells found in blood vessels.

The research also showed that unlike TPA, which lessens clotting in the brain's blood vessels, the turmeric compound has a direct protective impact on nerve cells in the brain.

The impact that partial sleep deprivation has on breathing control and blood vessels has been examined in a study, and it was found that sleep length reduction over 2 consecutive nights results in impaired breathing control and less healthy vascular function.

Carbohydrate is the nutrient with the largest impact on blood sugar; for those with diabetes, consuming even modest amounts can raise blood sugar to levels that damage blood vessels and nerves.

Low insulin sensitivity has been linked to a damaged blood vessels, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis and even cancer — all of which have a negative impact on brain health.

Omega - 3 fatty acids also have a positive impact on the cardiovascular system and keep blood vessels clear, improving circulation and blood flow to the skin.

Year 6 Science Assessments and Tracking Objectives covered: Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including micro-organisms, plants and animals Give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans Recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago Recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution Recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain that objects are seen because they give out or reflect light into the eye Explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and then to our eyes Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them Associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit Compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on / off position of switches Use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram

In addition to the negative impact on the oral health, bacteria can enter the bloodstream through the blood vessels located near the gums and teeth.