• Increased vagal tone (and thus vagal action) is generally associated with a lower heart rate and increased heart rate variability. (wikipedia.org)
  • Also, it was reported that music therapy improved heart rate variability in anthracycline-treated breast cancer patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • So far, most of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying this complex phenomenon have been studied in the field of pain and analgesia, although recent investigations have successfully been performed in the immune system, motor disorders, and depression. (jneurosci.org)
  • Indeed, IS is a very complex phenomenon which is influenced not only by the cellular metabolic status but also interacts with circulating molecules such as hormones (including insulin), nutrients and inflammatory molecules. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Respiratory sinus arrhythmia is frequently used as a noninvasive method for investigating vagal tone, in physiological, behavioral, and several clinical studies. (wikipedia.org)
  • The placebo effect is a psychobiological phenomenon that can be attributable to different mechanisms, including expectation of clinical improvement and pavlovian conditioning. (jneurosci.org)
  • However, very little data are available on IS of circulating cells of MetS patients although clinical data show that inhibited mTOR, with specific inhibitors such as Serolimus or Everolimus after kidney transplantation, significantly increase the presence of de novo thrombotic micro-angiopathy with artery lesion characterized by intimal cell proliferation, necrosis and narrowed lumen. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Modern lifestyles and trends that promote overconsumption and unhealthy practices have contributed to an increase in the annual incidence of diabetic AS worldwide, which has created a heavy burden on society. (wjgnet.com)
  • And an important meta-analysis presented data demonstrating statistically that in a group of workers with high exposure to noise, increased: blood pressure systolic and diastolic, the prevalence of hypertension, and electrocardiographic changes in relation to groups and intermediate exposure low noise exposure. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A reduced expression of mTOR may reflect an increased risk of vascular thrombosis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Furthermore, the precise pathophysiological characteristics underlying the association of different cardiovascular risk factors in MetS remain elusive [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This habit in this young population is increasing the risk for the acquisition of music-induced hearing loss, the author of this study noted that 14% of youth surveyed reported risk behavior for acquiring auditory loss 4 . (bvsalud.org)
  • There are many aspects to consider regarding the etiology and diagnosis of SD, and the literature on osteopathic issues provides details on physiological signs that characterize it, including tissue texture changes. (mdpi.com)
  • The literature has already demonstrated that auditory stimulation with music influences the cardiovascular system. (bvsalud.org)
  • Further studies are necessary to add new elements in the literature to improve new therapies to treat cardiovascular disorders. (bvsalud.org)
  • The study of the placebo effect reflects a current neuroscientific thought that has as its central tenet the idea that "subjective" constructs such as expectation and value have identifiable physiological bases, and that these bases are powerful modulators of basic perceptual, motor, and internal homeostatic processes. (jneurosci.org)
  • In this study, the authors showed that leptin increases serine-138 phosphorylation of insulin receptor substrates-1 (IRS-1). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Atrial pressure is also lowered as a result, causing increased blood flow to the heart, which in turn decreases baroreceptors firing response which diminishes vagal tone. (wikipedia.org)
  • The enormous growth in the elderly population is posing a socioeconomic challenge to societies worldwide, and necessitates new sweeping interventions for age-associated diseases. (fightaging.org)
  • Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) is typically a benign, normal variation in heart rate that occurs during each breathing cycle: the heart rate increases when breathing in and decreases when breathing out. (wikipedia.org)
  • Respiratory sinus arrhythmia is frequently used as a noninvasive method for investigating vagal tone, in physiological, behavioral, and several clinical studies. (wikipedia.org)
  • Panic disorder was described for cardiovascular, respiratory, dermatology diseases. (frontiersin.org)
  • Social anxiety was found for cardiovascular, respiratory, rheumatoid diseases. (frontiersin.org)
  • Acute autonomic dysfunction has a direct impact on the mortality risk, given its repercussions on the respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems. (frontiersin.org)
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has created a pandemic, generally known as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, with devastating effect on the health and economy of the entire world population. (frontiersin.org)
  • Genetic diseases, such as neuromuscular disorders, connective tissue disorders (eg, Marfan syndrome), lipid metabolism disorders can affect the cardiovascular system as well [1] . (textbookofcardiology.org)
  • The main objective of this review is to provide an overview of health problems due to obesity summarizes the evidence on the health benefits of having a normal weight body and discuss the physiological outcomes by which body might lead to improved health conditions. (scitechnol.com)
  • This review summarizes the evidences of the health benefits of the active lifestyles, balanced diet and discusses the physiological basis upon which the health outcomes may be sustained and provides an overview of some healthful adaptations that are hypothesized to impact health outcomes ( Table 1 ). (scitechnol.com)
  • The two branches of the autonomic nervous system work together to increase or slow the heart rate. (wikipedia.org)
  • A better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of Post-COVID manifestations that affect the autonomic nervous system, and targeted therapeutic management could help reduce the sequelae of COVID-19, especially if we act in the earliest phases of the disease. (frontiersin.org)
  • Immune function and sleep are two normal physiological processes to protect the living organism from falling sick. (mdpi.com)
  • Search term was "anxiety" combined using the Boolean "AND" operator with "medically ill/chronic illness/illness/disorder/disease. (frontiersin.org)
  • For instance, when an organic disease occurs, anxiety can be a normal psychological reaction ( 2 ) but it can also flourish and evolve into a symptom with a pathological meaning or into a mental disorder. (frontiersin.org)
  • In particular anxiety in association with a chronic medical illness worsens the quality of life ( 11 ), affects social functioning ( 12 ), increases medical burden ( 13 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Anxiety increases the susceptibility to illness leading to illness progression, rehospitalization, and mortality ( 17 - 20 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • However, Wilkins and coworkers (1982) observed an increased level of prolactin in male chronic smokers. (nih.gov)
  • The decline in functional capacity is a heterogeneous phenomenon in the elderly. (mdpi.com)
  • While efforts in the first few months focused on reducing the mortality of infected patients, there is increasing data on the effects of long-term infection (Post-COVID-19 condition). (frontiersin.org)
  • At population levels, this phenomenon can provide multiple public health benefits due to promising non-pharmacological approaches. (scitechnol.com)
  • During exhalation, the diaphragm relaxes, moving upward, and decreases the size of the chest cavity, causing an increase in intrathoracic pressure. (wikipedia.org)
  • Chest pain is one of the important symptoms of ischemic heart disease. (textbookofcardiology.org)
  • Moreover, NA level increases in the brain upon REMS loss and the elevated NA is responsible for many of the sleep loss-associated symptoms. (mdpi.com)
  • Research supported and coordinated by the NCMRR will ultimately result in improved individual functioning through better medical treatment options for people with disabilities and provide new technical devices to make possible and to improve performance on daily activities. (nih.gov)
  • A family history could provide important information not only in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease but also for many other cardiac diseases. (textbookofcardiology.org)
  • Wilkins and colleagues (1982) also found that smoking increases GH levels and presented evidence that the effect is nicotine mediated. (nih.gov)
  • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the most prevalent type of heart disease in industrialized nations. (textbookofcardiology.org)
  • Increased vagal tone (and thus vagal action) is generally associated with a lower heart rate and increased heart rate variability. (wikipedia.org)
  • Atrial pressure is also lowered as a result, causing increased blood flow to the heart, which in turn decreases baroreceptors firing response which diminishes vagal tone. (wikipedia.org)
  • This causes an increase in heart rate. (wikipedia.org)
  • This increase in pressure inhibits venous return to the heart resulting in both reduced atrial expansion and increased activation of baroreceptors. (wikipedia.org)
  • The examination of the patient's history is a critical in the evaluation of (suspected) heart disease. (textbookofcardiology.org)
  • For example, congenital heart diseases are more common in the offspring of parents, family members or siblings. (textbookofcardiology.org)
  • The goal of the Board is to extend the excellence in biological science fostered by the NIH to the rehabilitative sciences that focus on improving function and enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. (nih.gov)
  • It results in an increased vulnerability to stressors for decreased physiological reserves. (mdpi.com)
  • Specific phobias were relatively common in irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux, end-stage renal disease. (frontiersin.org)
  • Growth hormone levels exhibited a prolonged increase after subjects smoked three cigarettes in rapid succession (Sandberg et al. (nih.gov)
  • ACTH plasma levels increased after i.p. injection of nicotine in the rat (Conte-Devolx et al. (nih.gov)
  • Cortisol levels rose significantly in 11 of 15 instances after smoking the high-nicotine cigarettes, but ACTH rose in only 5 of the 11 instances when cortisol increased. (nih.gov)
  • The point of interest related to this review is the changes in weight with the changing life styles, dietary patterns, consequently resulting in a health protection from major diseases. (scitechnol.com)
  • Concluding remarks of this review are that evidence-based information regarding reduction in obesity for improving human health along with the future issues that must be addressed globally [ 2 ]. (scitechnol.com)
  • However, Sharp and Beyer (1986) reported that the effects of nicotine on prolactin in rats shows a biphasic effect, first increasing and then decreasing. (nih.gov)
  • There is hardly any disease in which they remain unaffected, though the quantum of effect may differ. (mdpi.com)
  • The terms "obesity and health", "diseases caused by obesity", "obesity an alarming issue worldwide" were searched on medline and pumed databases. (scitechnol.com)
  • A reduce and required body weight promotes and improves the health. (scitechnol.com)