Sentences with phrase «impaired brain function in»

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We all know by now that if the atomic combinations break down, or if the proper chemical reactions fail to take place, the cell will die or the brain (in which thought seems to dwell) will fail to function, and «mind» will be impaired or it may vanish altogether.

(Surviving the First Three Months with a Newborn) Stress causes our bodies to release a hormone called cortisol which, when present for prolonged periods, can dramatically undermine brain development in babies and permanently impair brain function for life.

Forty - three babies also had intracranial calcifications (deposits of calcium in the tissue), which can impair brain function.

In adults, elevated blood mercury levels are associated with impaired brain function [pdf], and acute mercury poisoning has been documented in people who consumed substantial amounts of high - mercury seafood in a short period of timIn adults, elevated blood mercury levels are associated with impaired brain function [pdf], and acute mercury poisoning has been documented in people who consumed substantial amounts of high - mercury seafood in a short period of timin people who consumed substantial amounts of high - mercury seafood in a short period of timin a short period of time.

Although the PAM compound enhanced the effects of the endocannabinoids the study found that it did not cause unwanted side effects associated with cannabis — such as impaired motor functions or lowered body temperature — because its effect is highly targeted in the brain.

Furthermore, workaholics often suffer sleep deprivation which results in impaired brain and cognitive function.

Abnormal brain activity in psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is thought to stem in part from impaired function of the NMDA receptor.

The abnormality thus detected consists in a less deep fold in Broca's area, a region of the brain specialized in language and communication, functions that are impaired in autistic patients.

«It was particularly exciting to see plasticity in the neurons impaired by mHTT,» said Davidson, noting that in the HD mice, brain areas that had begun to atrophy recovered volume and permitted better motor function after the researchers restored mTORC1 activity to more normal levels.

The mice had symptoms such as abnormal brain function, impaired memory and high levels of either amyloid - beta or tau proteins in the brain.

The main hypothesis on the cause of Alzheimer's involves amyloid deposition, the buildup of plaques in the brain that impair neurological function; most biomedical efforts to tackle the disease have focused on this issue.

Brain cells need glucose to function, but glucose uptake is impaired in Alzheimer's disease.

A new study performed in the Netherlands has linked exposure to residential air pollution during fetal life with brain abnormalities that may contribute to impaired cognitive function in school - age children.

«In previous research, we showed that patients with Parkinson's disease use cognitive function, which is reflected in activation of the pre-frontal cortex of the brain, to compensate for impaired motor function,» Prof. Hausdorff sayIn previous research, we showed that patients with Parkinson's disease use cognitive function, which is reflected in activation of the pre-frontal cortex of the brain, to compensate for impaired motor function,» Prof. Hausdorff sayin activation of the pre-frontal cortex of the brain, to compensate for impaired motor function,» Prof. Hausdorff says.

The results deepen our understanding of how the brain functions, how narratives work in film, and memory mechanisms impaired by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

Relying on the better - functioning side of the body after a stroke can cause brain changes that hinder rehabilitation of the impaired side, according to an animal study published June 3 in The Journal of Neuroscience.

Other studies identified additional ways to make the brain more resistant to amyloid - beta peptides that impair neuronal function as they build up in brains of those with Alzheimer's.

The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, a progressive, irreversible brain disease that results in impaired cognitive functioning and other behavioural changes.

Alzheimer's was first identified by Alois Alzheimer in 1906 in Germany and is the most common type of dementia, a general term for impaired brain functioning.

Sforazzini F, Berterto A, Dodero L, David G, Galbusera A, Scattoni ML, Pasqualetti M, Gozzi A * Altered functional connectivity networks in acallosal and socially - impaired BTBR mice (2014) Brain Structure & Function, In press in acallosal and socially - impaired BTBR mice (2014) Brain Structure & Function, In press In press 2.

The lab has shown that when NMDAR function is impaired by a genetic mutation, they can recreate, in the mouse, the structural, neurochemical, and functional alterations in the brain that are characteristic of schizophrenia — for example, cognitive and memory impairments for which there are currently no effective treatments.

He founded Gladstone's multi-pronged research program on Alzheimer's in 1998, and has since identified molecular and cellular processes by which amyloid - beta proteins, which accumulate in the brains of Alzheimer patients, impair cognitive functions.

What actually happens is that leptin function becomes impaired in people with excess weight and the signal to their brain doesn't get through which means that the brain doesn't realize that there are already enough deposits of energy.

«After five drinks, they may think they're fine to drive home, but they're markedly impaired in their brain function,» he says.

«The lesions slow down neural signals, and over time, neural messages can't get where they need to go, resulting in impaired brain function.

It can also impair immune functioning and may contribute to the development of protein «plaques» in the brain, both of which have been linked to Alzheimer's development.

Magnesium deficiency can result in coronary heart disease, chronic weight loss, obesity, fatigue, epilepsy and impaired brain function.

• EXOGENOUS INSULIN: Although insulin has been shown to improve memory and cognition acutely, chronically high insulin levels are known to impair brain function.42, 64 Exogenous insulin would serve to inhibit IDE more strongly, thereby preventing the clearance of Aβ, causing it to linger in the brain interstitial fluid even longer, where it is subject to glycation and oxidation.

It is well documented that impaired glucose metabolism or mitochondrial dysfunction is one of the major pathological changes observed in various neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD) or Huntington's disease (HD), thus suggesting that regulation of glucose metabolism and maintenance of mitochondrial homeostasis are critical for brain function.»

A. Folate / folic acid (B9)- Mouth sores and pale skin B. Inositol - Poor brain function, hair loss, high LDL, and eczema C. Vitamin A-Dry eyes, dry skin, bright lights at night bothersome, trouble distinguishing between blues and purples D. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)- Loss of appetite, pain in limbs swollen feet or legs E. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)- Anemia, nerve damage, sluggish metabolism, sore throat F. Vitamin C - Bruising, bleeding gums, fatigue, loss of appetite G. Vitamin D - Thin or brittle bones, joint pain, fatigue, depression, getting sick often, impaired wound healing H. Vitamin E-Muscle weakness, Abnormal eye movements, vision problems I. Vitamin K2 - Easy bruising, excessive bleeding from wounds, blood in urine or stool

The result of an imbalance in cortisol, otherwise termed Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) Axis dysregulation is weight gain, fatigue and brain fog, inflammation and immune system activation, digestive issues, restlessness, impaired sleep, decreased cognitive function, and mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression.

Cholesterol pills can disrupt the function of every cell in your body in different ways, as described in this post, impairing brain, kidney, and heart hearth.

Although reduced brain volumes are commonly associated with impaired function, 35 the groups who improved cognitive executive function and muscular function in our study also had brain volume reductions.

Brain experts have shown that many of the factors associated with living in poverty cause «toxic stress;» which impairs, among other things, the development of their executive function, making it difficult for children to concentrate, remember and control impulses.

He pointed to data showing that when the brain's centers for distress are activated, they impair the functioning of the prefrontal areas for memory, attention and learning (a point I made in Chapter 19 of Social Intelligence).

Symptoms of congenital PSS usually appear by six months of age and include failure to gain weight, vomiting, and signs of hepatic encephalopathy (a condition where toxins normally removed by the liver accumulate in the blood and impair the function of brain cells) such as seizures, depression, tremors, drooling, and head pressing.

In contrast, interference of high CO2 with brain neurotransmitter functions is the primary cause of such impaired behaviour in experiments simulating future ocean acidificatioIn contrast, interference of high CO2 with brain neurotransmitter functions is the primary cause of such impaired behaviour in experiments simulating future ocean acidificatioin experiments simulating future ocean acidification.

Parenting calls heavily on our executive functions, a set of cognitive skills and processes that are impaired in ADHD brains.

Research by the Telethon Kids Institute in Western Australia has found that a shocking nine out of ten young people in WA youth detention are severely impaired in at least one area of brain function.

The In Focus report used as the basis of this course provides an overview of early brain development and examines how child abuse can impair cognitive and emotional functioning.

One final example is the prefrontal cortex, which is thought to play an important role in regulating behavior by suppressing impulses and emotions arising from the amygdala and other parts of the limbic system.50 — 52 In animal studies, exposure to chronic stress or glucocorticoids alters the synaptic connectivity within the prefrontal cortex, 52,53 and this may limit the ability of the prefrontal cortex to (1) suppress the impulsivity and aggression of the limbic system, and (2) execute adaptive responses (rather than maladaptive responses) to stress.54 — 56 Stress - induced changes in brain structure parallel the well - described impact of significant childhood adversity on a variety of brain functions, including the modulation of physiologic responses (hyper - responsive or chronically active stress response), learning (impaired memory), and the regulation of behavior (the ability to execute adaptive vs maladaptive responses to stress).3, 39,in regulating behavior by suppressing impulses and emotions arising from the amygdala and other parts of the limbic system.50 — 52 In animal studies, exposure to chronic stress or glucocorticoids alters the synaptic connectivity within the prefrontal cortex, 52,53 and this may limit the ability of the prefrontal cortex to (1) suppress the impulsivity and aggression of the limbic system, and (2) execute adaptive responses (rather than maladaptive responses) to stress.54 — 56 Stress - induced changes in brain structure parallel the well - described impact of significant childhood adversity on a variety of brain functions, including the modulation of physiologic responses (hyper - responsive or chronically active stress response), learning (impaired memory), and the regulation of behavior (the ability to execute adaptive vs maladaptive responses to stress).3, 39,In animal studies, exposure to chronic stress or glucocorticoids alters the synaptic connectivity within the prefrontal cortex, 52,53 and this may limit the ability of the prefrontal cortex to (1) suppress the impulsivity and aggression of the limbic system, and (2) execute adaptive responses (rather than maladaptive responses) to stress.54 — 56 Stress - induced changes in brain structure parallel the well - described impact of significant childhood adversity on a variety of brain functions, including the modulation of physiologic responses (hyper - responsive or chronically active stress response), learning (impaired memory), and the regulation of behavior (the ability to execute adaptive vs maladaptive responses to stress).3, 39,in brain structure parallel the well - described impact of significant childhood adversity on a variety of brain functions, including the modulation of physiologic responses (hyper - responsive or chronically active stress response), learning (impaired memory), and the regulation of behavior (the ability to execute adaptive vs maladaptive responses to stress).3, 39,57