Sentences with phrase «increase your risk of disease if»

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With Parkinson's, if I had a variant related to the disease, my risk of getting the disease would certainly be increased, but not by much.

If you already have a standing desk and want to make the most out of staying healthy at work, adding a treadmill will put you on the road to increased calorie burning and reduced risk of disease.

If these foods are consumed regularly they can increase the risk of excessive weight gain and other diet - related conditions and diseases.

If the tongue is not cleaned on regular basis, the risk of infection and diseases by germs and bacteria increases, leading to gum and dental issues.

We don't know if pumping breast milk offers moms the same benefits of breastfeeding, such as increased postpartum weight loss, and reduced risk of postpartum depression, multiple reproductive cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.

If you have had preeclampsia during pregnancy then the risk of suffering from heart diseases in the future is increased.

Individuals were classified as high risk for Alzheimer's if a DNA test identified the presence of a genetic marker — having one or both of the apolipoprotein E-epsilon 4 allele (APOE - e4 allele) on chromosome 19 — which increases the risk of developing the disease.

The researchers found an overall increase in melanoma risk among men who used PDE5 inhibitors, but they hypothesized that if a cause and effect exists, higher use of erection medications would be associated with higher risk of developing the disease.

Mounting evidence indicates that if we don't get enough of it, we could leave ourselves more susceptible to infections, increase our risk of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes, and even raise the risk of certain cancers.

«If lowering of LDL cholesterol affects atherosclerosis in humans in the same way, our observations mean that clinically advanced plaques could be prevented if cholesterol - lowering treatments are administered early enough in individuals with increased risk of cardiovascular diseasIf lowering of LDL cholesterol affects atherosclerosis in humans in the same way, our observations mean that clinically advanced plaques could be prevented if cholesterol - lowering treatments are administered early enough in individuals with increased risk of cardiovascular diseasif cholesterol - lowering treatments are administered early enough in individuals with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

The team found that for each increase of 10 micrograms per cubic meter of air pollution (the equivalent of the difference in air quality between a city like Los Angeles, CA and a city like St. Louis, MO), a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease increased by 44 percent if she had type 2 diabetes.

In a new evolutionary proof of the old adage, «we are what we eat», Cornell University scientists have found tantalizing evidence that a vegetarian diet has led to a mutation that — if they stray from a balanced omega - 6 to omega - 3 diet — may make people more susceptible to inflammation, and by association, increased risk of heart disease and colon cancer.

It is perhaps thus likely that that these damaged genes coding for psychiatric diseases are overrepresented in women with fertility problems, and, if transferred to their offspring, this may at least partly explain the increased risk of psychiatric diseases.»

High blood pressure during pregnancy is a risk factor for future hypertension and cardiovascular disease, but it's not clear if this increased risk is because these women are more likely to have a family history of heart disease or if elevated blood pressure during pregnancy causes long - term metabolic and vascular abnormalities.

Therefore if shorter height is directly connected with increased risk of coronary heart disease one would expect that these variants would also be associated with coronary heart disease and this is precisely what we found.»

When a member of Rozen's team spotted the same type of mutation in liver cancer, the group wondered if plants that contain aristolochic acid might increase a person's risk of developing the disease.

But unlike diamonds, this immune protection doesn't last forever, and when the protected period passes, the patient becomes at increased risk of enhanced infection and progression to severe disease if he or she is infected with a second DENV serotype.

Although it is already known that being overweight or obese increases a person's risk of CVD, as well as other diseases such as cancer, there have also been studies that have suggested that, particularly in the elderly, being overweight or even obese might not have any effect on deaths from CVD or other causes, and may even be protective, especially if people maintain a reasonable level of fitness.

«If we find additional variants, we may be able to develop a tool that identifies diabetic patients who are at increased risk of developing CHD and focus on preventing the disease in these people,» says Dr. Doria.

Such scans could help researchers determine if people with type 2 diabetes have elevated amounts of amyloid which may contribute to their increased risk for Alzheimer's disease.

«But if we can add additional genes into the screening, we can refine the prediction of the disease, we can increase the accuracy, we can probably even identify higher percentages of at - risk individuals.»

There is an increased chance of developing Alzheimer's if you have relatives with the disease, but there are many things you can do to actively decrease this risk.

People over 65 years old may be increasing their stroke risk by taking anticoagulants for an irregular heartbeat if they also have chronic kidney disease, finds a new study led by UCL, St George's, University of London and the University of Surrey.

This study examined if hospital admission for sepsis or pneumonia is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in the years following infection, and whether there is a period of particularly heightened risk.

If we have changes in them called mutations, and if the mutation significantly increase the risk of a disease (as compared to someone who does not have a mutation in the gene), it is called a high - risk genIf we have changes in them called mutations, and if the mutation significantly increase the risk of a disease (as compared to someone who does not have a mutation in the gene), it is called a high - risk genif the mutation significantly increase the risk of a disease (as compared to someone who does not have a mutation in the gene), it is called a high - risk gene.

If so, we aim to pinpoint the microbial genes whose loss increases the risk of IBD and other autoimmune diseases.

Therefore, a lack of testosterone is not only a serious obstacle on your road to great muscles — if left untreated, low testosterone levels can have grave long - term negative effects on your health, ranging from osteoporosis and diabetes to an increased risk of death from heart disease.

It's also been shown that they are able to potentially reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, which means that if your goals are to improve overall health and increase lean muscle mass you need to start supplementing with fish oil.

If you have a lot of excess fat around your waistline, you have to take some steps to get rid of it, as this is the most dangerous type of fat — it lies deep inside your abdomen, surrounding your internal organs and increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Smoking will increase your risk of cancer, emphysema, heart disease, stroke, and dying young, but if you manage to dodge all those bullets, it may actually reduce your need for joint - replacement surgery later in life.

I know this is hard if you have an office job, but a recent study found that sitting for long periods of time — no matter how much you exercise — can lead to increased risk of back pain, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.

TUESDAY, November 22, 2011 (Health.com)-- People with heart disease may increase their risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and dying from heart - related causes even more if they consume a diet high in sodium, according to a new study that followed nearly 30,000 people for more than four years.

«If you are thinking of using a painkiller for osteoarthritis, you should consider diclofenac,» Trelle said, but also keep in mind that like most NSAIDs the drug increases the risk for heart disease and death.

If you cut your carbs you will lose weight and won't have an increased risk of heart disease, so you may as well do it.

People with heart disease may increase their risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and dying from heart - related causes even more if they consume a diet high in sodium, according to a new study that followed nearly 30,000 people for more than four years.

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.

Then they tested an additional 28,112 people with heart disease and 100,823 healthy subjects to see if any of the five gene variants most closely tied to CRP levels were linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

She also recommends annual checkups for anyone with heart disease risk factors even if they aren't having any chest pain or discomfort, and more frequent visits for those with specific risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension, which is particularly likely to increase the risk of heart attack.

If three or more abnormalities are present, we refer to the condition as metabolic syndrome (MS), which predicts an increased risk of heart disease and developing full - blown type 2 diabetes.

If this isn't bad enough, prolonged sitting can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity too.

For example, an andropausal man whose serum test results indicate total testosterone at normal levels may still be experiencing loss of muscle and libido, prostate enlargement, and erectile dysfunction, along with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and depression, if most of his testosterone is bound, which becomes increasingly likely in men > 50, the age at which testosterone levels typically begin to decline, while levels of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) increase with age.14

This will not only contribute to your weight gain, but also increase your risk of many chronic illnesses, as leptin resistance plays a significant, if not primary, role in heart disease, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, reproductive disorders, and perhaps the rate of aging itself.

However heavy drinking is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, particularly if the person smokes.

If you adhere to a poor diet, you have an increased risk of life - threatening medical conditions and diseases associated with a vitamin A deficiency.

However, if you are at high risk of coronary artery disease (CAD)-- i.e. you've already had a heart attack or been diagnosed with CAD, or you have a major risk factor (diabetes or pre-diabetes, smoking, hypertension, or strong family history of early CAD — then I recommend checking a «cardiac C - RP», and if elevated, this means you have increased risk of having a heart attack.

As this latest study shows, you eliminate saturated fats from your diet at your own peril, as doing so will actually increase, not decrease, your risk of heart disease, particularly if you replace them with carbohydrates, which are the true dietary villain you need to be avoiding.

So, not only can IF help to shed some fat, increase longevity, lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimers, and Parkinsons, it can increase brain function and help make you more intelligent should you put your increase to brain function to work on learning something new.

For example, how could atherosclerosis be a disease of hyperinsulinemia if — for example — smoking increases the risk but does not also increase insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia?

And, as if the bodily changes that take place during perimenopause weren't uncomfortable enough, they can also increase the risk of a number of more serious concerns: depression or other psychological disorders, severe headaches, bone loss, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome.

If these meals are reliant on carbs and sugar as the primary source of calories, however, this eating pattern will tend to promote weight gain, insulin resistance, and an increased risk of heart disease.