@APSPhysiology

The American Physiological Society empowers scientists to understand life, improve health and advance discoveries. Follow @APSPublications.

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Let's go! Abstract submissions for #APS2027 are now open! 👉Gain valuable feedback on your research 👉Make vital connections 👉Share your discoveries For more info and to submit your abstract for the Summit: ow.ly/QyQM50ZVvqH #WeArePhysiology #ProfDev
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Looking to explore outside your primary research area and discover new ideas & methods? Introducing Signature Sessions🔥 At #APS2027, attendees can probe emerging research & hear fresh perspectives. Learn more about Signature Sessions: ow.ly/60hq50ZZpLB #WeArePhysiology
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Ever try sleeping in a hot room?🥵 Then you know it can be disruptive. But you may be surprised to learn how impactful temperature can be on your circadian rhythms. This @BBC piece reveals the new research: ow.ly/Bqon50ZXR07 #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact

The radical idea that temperature sets when we sleep

Some scientists think that temperature could be just as important as light at training the body's circadian clocks.

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DYK?🤔 There is an #EventOrganizersDay (and that it's today?) To celebrate, check out what's in store for you at #APS2027! We have some exciting updates—including a more flexible schedule—while retaining the same outstanding #Science and community: ow.ly/wVlw50ZXiRH
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Could jumping, sprinting & quick turns help kids build denser bones? New research in @PhysRep found young male handball players gained more bone mineral over 1 year than nonathletic peers, especially at the spine & hips: ow.ly/QVFT50ZXQvm #ArticlesInPress #SABV 📷: @iStock
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Spoiler alert!😨 You may crave scary movies this time of year, but don't be surprised if the science behind those scenes is a little...off. APS member Liz Cambron runs down some of the common #physiology errors in this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog: ow.ly/5It750ZXOOk

Horror-ibly Wrong Physiology in Scary Movies - I Spy Physiology Blog

Horror movies have been thrilling fans since the late 1800s, and research has shown that people who watched a horror film had a spike in white blood cells—a basic and important part of the immune...

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Aerobic exercise is the key to a healthy heart as you age, right? Not so fast. APS member Mark Haykowsky says strength training should be a top exercise priority for people aged 60+ in this @nytimes piece: ow.ly/K0NA50ZY5Tz #ISpyPhysiology #AgingWell #FitnessOver60

Why Weight Lifting Is Good for Your Heart (Gift Article)

Strength training isn’t just for muscle and bone health — it’s also surprisingly good cardio.

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It's #NationalLeaveAReviewDay👏 Providing—and accepting—constructive feedback is essential to career growth. Visit July's #TPhysMag for that and other nuggets of wisdom from our esteemed members (and feel free to hit "like"👍 on this post😉): ow.ly/A4Oz50ZXhYI #ProfDev
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Diving mammals spend long periods of time underwater. How do they keep oxygen flowing? We talked to a researcher who works with bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. Read more on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: ow.ly/EFyU50ZZPP3 #Comparative2026

How Diving Mammals Keep Oxygen Flowing Underwater - I Spy Physiology Blog

Diving mammals can spend extended periods of time underwater. How do their bodies keep oxygen flowing when they are submerged? Angelo Incitti, MS, a research associate at the National Marine Mammal...

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Why can #KidneyDisease cause swelling? New research in @AJPRenal found that greater protein loss in urine was linked to more active sodium channels in the kidneys—helping explain salt and fluid retention: ow.ly/ROTK50ZXPA9 #ArticlesInPress #APSselect 📷: @iStock
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It's International Open Access Week—a great time to champion the importance of open science & its vital role in the scientific process. Learn about #OpenAccess at APS here: ow.ly/X3ll50ZXoyl #OAWeek #FightForPhysiology #SciPol #Advocacy Here's more from your colleagues👇
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You likely know microplastics = not good for your health. But why? This @sciam piece looks at new research on how #microplastics interact with water, generating highly reactive molecules: ow.ly/sWHQ50ZXR4u #ISpyPhysiology #EnvironmentalHealth #EcoAwareness

Microplastics are linked to inflammation—scientists might have finally worked out why

Microplastics interact with water to create highly reactive molecules, a new study finds

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Flexible arteries may help preserve blood flow to the brain as we age. New research in @ajpheartcirc found lifelong female pearl divers had greater blood flow between heartbeats—a sign of healthier arterial aging: ow.ly/3NCm50ZXPki #ArticlesInPress #SABV 📷: @iStock
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Are you happy at work?😊 @Nature surveyed nearly 4k scientists from around the globe to ask that very question—along with their outlook on the field, what motivates them and more. See how their findings line up with your thoughts: ow.ly/eJ1W50ZXK6N #ProfDev #ScientistLife

What’s the secret sauce for happy scientists at work? These eight countries offer some clues

Nature - Meaningful work, flexibility and job security all matter more than salaries do, Nature’s job satisfaction survey shows.

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We all know the importance of good sleep, but the stakes may be higher than you think.💤 New research links #insomnia with a number of serious neurological and mental health conditions. More in @Newsweek: ow.ly/rV4150ZXQMT #ISpyPhysiology #SleepHealth #NeurologyResearch

Scientists Investigated People With Insomnia. A Health Risk Pattern Emerged

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#OpenScience makes research more transparent, rigorous, reproducible, useful and trustworthy to science and society. For International Open Access Week, let's revisit this vintage #TPhysMag piece for more on its importance: ow.ly/pkPw50ZXk2s #OAWeek #Physiology 📷: @iStock
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#APS2027 is an outstanding opportunity to hear new perspectives from leading scientists, present your work and exchange ideas with the scientific community, and network with physiologists from around the world—it's a can't miss event! #WeArePhysiology #ProfDev
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Like any well-tuned machine, your brain works better when it's free of waste. This @washingtonpost piece provides some fascinating insight into your brain's "plumbing system" and 3 habits to keep that noggin humming: ow.ly/u45M50ZVzG5 #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact

Column | 3 science-backed ways to help your brain clear out waste

If the brain’s plumbing doesn’t work properly, research shows, cellular garbage accumulates, and a cleaner brain may be a healthier one.

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But he doesn't look a day over 190!😛 Scientists studied DNA from a nearly 200-yr-old tortoise to uncover his longevity secrets. More from @sciam on the research & what it could mean for human health: ow.ly/1gwC50ZVEXz #ISpyPhysiology #LongevityResearch #JonathanTheTortoise

Scientists unlock the longevity secrets of 194-year-old Jonathan the giant tortoise

The secret to Jonathan the tortoise’s extreme longevity may be in keeping genes tidy

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The traits that helped our ancestors survive may still shape our health today. A new review in @physiol_journal explores how ancient DNA links past diets, diseases and environments to #HumanPhysiology: ow.ly/hBgQ50ZVC4b #ArticlesInPress #EvolutionaryHealth 📷: @iStock
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*Where* a brain injury occurs could help guide rehabilitation. New research in @JNeurophysiol provides direct evidence that two motor-control regions shape muscle output differently—one drives force, the other organizes it: ow.ly/Uc5b50ZVBnM #ArticlesInPress 📷: @iStock
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