Living with Thyroid Abnormalities

Submitting Student(s)

Jason Makowski

Session Title

Poster Session 1

Faculty Mentor

Janet Wojcik, Ph.D.

College

College of Education

Department

Physical Education, Sport & Human Performance

Abstract

Understanding thyroid dysfunction can help those with it better understand how to improve life with thyroid disease. There are a few diseases that affect the thyroid, which seem to play a pivotal part in not only the endocrine system, but overall health. It plays a part in thermoregulation, mood, and most importantly, the metabolic system. Graves Disease, better known as hyperthyroidism, is an overactive thyroid which can speed up metabolism causing adverse side effects such as rapid weight loss, inability to gain weight, mood disruption and even poor sleep cycles. Hashimoto’s Disease, which is sometimes referred to as hypothyroidism, is quite the opposite of hyperthyroidism where the thyroid is underactive. This can also disrupt sleep by making those afflicted by it sleepy during the day and keeping them awake at night, to neurological responses that alter mood, and slowing metabolism to what feels like a halt. This causes buildup of adipose tissue and makes it difficult to lose weight, which in turn can lead to other chronic diseases. Genetics, airborne and water contaminants, and even food can play a part in these diseases. Everything about thyroid dysfunction is not fully understood yet, but there is emerging research and recent breakthroughs. Targeted exercise can improve thyroid conditions. From tailored exercise programs, to targeting heart rate percentages, exercise physiologists can work to counteract thyroid dysfunction.

Course Assignment

PESH 381 – Wojcik

Previously Presented/Performed?

Winthrop University Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors, Rock Hill, SC, April 2023.

Type of Presentation

Poster presentation

Start Date

15-4-2023 12:00 PM

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Living with Thyroid Abnormalities

Understanding thyroid dysfunction can help those with it better understand how to improve life with thyroid disease. There are a few diseases that affect the thyroid, which seem to play a pivotal part in not only the endocrine system, but overall health. It plays a part in thermoregulation, mood, and most importantly, the metabolic system. Graves Disease, better known as hyperthyroidism, is an overactive thyroid which can speed up metabolism causing adverse side effects such as rapid weight loss, inability to gain weight, mood disruption and even poor sleep cycles. Hashimoto’s Disease, which is sometimes referred to as hypothyroidism, is quite the opposite of hyperthyroidism where the thyroid is underactive. This can also disrupt sleep by making those afflicted by it sleepy during the day and keeping them awake at night, to neurological responses that alter mood, and slowing metabolism to what feels like a halt. This causes buildup of adipose tissue and makes it difficult to lose weight, which in turn can lead to other chronic diseases. Genetics, airborne and water contaminants, and even food can play a part in these diseases. Everything about thyroid dysfunction is not fully understood yet, but there is emerging research and recent breakthroughs. Targeted exercise can improve thyroid conditions. From tailored exercise programs, to targeting heart rate percentages, exercise physiologists can work to counteract thyroid dysfunction.