American Physiological Society

Woman receiving an award handshake at an American Physiology Summit event with a call to apply for travel and abstract-based awards.

Submitted your #APS2026 abstract? Make this weekend count and start your award applications! From abstract-based honors to travel support, there are so many opportunities to elevate your work and get you to Minneapolis. More: https://ow.ly/681150XsSP3
#WeArePhysiology #ProfDev 🧪

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Are you refueling with every workout? Experts say most people undereat long runs but overfuel short ones. The sweet spot depends on duration and intensity. Learn more from The New York Times: https://ow.ly/Y5li50XrHAH #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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Flexible, skin-like wearable sensors are transforming health monitoring. They track vital signs in real time and open new possibilities for personalized medicine. Read more about this new tech in APS Publications journal Physiology: https://ow.ly/lFcF50XqBVO #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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DYK a father’s diet at conception can shape his kids’ bone strength? Dads who don’t eat enough protein may have children with weaker bones. Read more in APS Publications journal Function: https://ow.ly/bNim50Xo1n6 #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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Women under 50 who eat a lot of processed foods may have a higher risk of colon polyps than those who eat more whole foods. Next time you're feeling peckish? Reach for a handful of nuts instead of chips. More in The Washington Post: https://ow.ly/W5mX50XsSlE #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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Meet the 2026 Game Changers! These 8 sessions at #APS2026 feature topics impacting life and health today. Top scientists from around the world will come together to present these vital issues. Learn more: https://ow.ly/XJAR50XsRhc #WeArePhysiology 🧪

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Have you heard of nanotechnology? It's more than just in sci-fi movies. Teeny tiny tools can help deliver medications in the body, and can treat brain cancer. Learn more from APS member Katie Anne Fopiano and Aman Gill on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/GzFj50Xuj77 🧪
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Read the Brief Why Physiology is the Science Life Depends On Discover why physiology is the science life depends on. Read the official APS brief and learn how you can help elevate this vital discipline.

A century ago, #physiology showed how the pancreas regulates blood sugar, leading to the discovery of insulin and transforming diabetes care. It paved the way for every advance since. Celebrate the slow science behind fast progress. Learn more: Physiology.org/brief #AmericanDiabetesMonth 🧪

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A cold shower might do more than wake you up. Early research suggests it could boost your mood, help you focus and you may even take fewer sick days. Try a 30-sec chill at the end of your shower. Read more from Time Magazine: https://ow.ly/E6Ex50XrkA6 #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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A new organ-on-a-chip model shows how lung damage from cigarette smoke can trigger gut inflammation, revealing how #COPD affects the body beyond the lungs. Read more in APS Publications Comprehensive Physiology: https://ow.ly/FBpV50XqBon #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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Can transplants from other species help ease the global organ shortage and actually sustain life? APS member Richard Pierson shares his perspective. Read more in the The New York Times: https://ow.ly/a0Ze50XriRC #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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#NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth is a time to recognize those who support their loved ones. If you're a caregiver thinking about going to #APS2026, apply for the Dependent Support Travel Award. You may qualify for a little extra help: https://ow.ly/HHOJ50XrhPS #ProfDev 🧪
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RSV season is here, and it’s hitting kids and older adults hard. Boosting the AHR protein could help protect lungs and fight inflammation. Read more in APS Publications AJP-Lung: https://ow.ly/l3l250Xo0VV #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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A female astronaut in a blue uniform is shown floating as she works inside the International Space Station.

Spaceflight changes the body fast: muscles shrink, bones weaken, tendons strain. Research from APS Publications AJP-Cell explores smarter, personalized ways to protect astronauts and people on Earth: https://ow.ly/EW9750XqzKH #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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(Jessica Meir was not involved in the study.)

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When standard tools won’t work for tiny patients, innovation takes over. Read how APS member Fong Lam and his team are reshaping pediatric care: https://ow.ly/fe5s50XqcVl #TPhysMag 🧪

Introducing Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, our #APS2026 closing keynote speaker! She's head of the research program on 4D cellular physiology at Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus & will wrap up the Summit 4/26 in Minneapolis. More: https://ow.ly/u6GV50Xoskk #WeArePhysiology 🧪

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Aging affects muscles and bones differently: Men lose upper body strength faster, women lose bone density more quickly. No matter who you are, keep moving to protect your health! Read more from APS Publications Journal of Applied Physiology: https://ow.ly/W85E50XouTP #APSselect #SABV 🧪
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Want to boost your memory and brain power? Eat some cheese or a cup of yogurt. Research suggests these fermented dairy sources promote communication between the gut and brain. Read more from Newsweek: https://ow.ly/mIHF50XoyNh #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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Our memories hold both vivid details and big-picture meaning. APS Publications Physiology Reviews #ArticlesInPresS shows how the brain balances these to help us recall what we need to help us make decisions and act in the moment: https://ow.ly/yGhP50XnXxr 🧪
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A purple coffee mug filled with black coffee next to a pen and a napkin that reads 'Practice gratitude daily' on a rustic wooden table.

What are you thankful for this year? DYK practicing gratitude is good for your mental and physical health? Learn how it works in a vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog post: https://ow.ly/ViCN50XoumY 🧪
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Meet Tracy Bale, our #APS2026 opening keynote speaker! She studies stress in neuropsychiatric disease and sex differences in our disease risks. Bale will kick off the Summit April 23 in Minneapolis. Read more: https://ow.ly/oVsZ50XoqNY #SABV #WeArePhysiology 🧪

Two men performing kettlebell squats in a spacious gym with natural light and industrial decor.

Older adults naturally carry more fat within their muscles, but 12 weeks of exercise still improved how their bodies handle sugar—even without reducing muscle fat. Read more in APS Publications Journal of Applied Physiology: https://ow.ly/T8hN50Xh4s2 #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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Grilled steak seasoned with herbs and pepper served alongside a sunny-side-up egg garnished with fresh green herbs.

DYK certain fats act like messengers in the body that help regulate inflammation, blood vessel function and immune responses? The type of fat and how the animals were raised make a difference too. Learn more from Joseph Varre on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/E2yS50XqHVc 🧪
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The liver listens to both insulin and glucagon. Understanding that balance could unlock better blood sugar control for people with Type 2 #Diabetes. Read more from APS Publications AJP-Regu: https://ow.ly/bb1050XnXWg #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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A young child with brown hair looks off to the side with a thoughtful expression against a soft gray background. Above her, in a larger black background, bold text reads: “Fight for Physiology: The science life depends on. Read the brief.”

America is at a crossroads. Protect #physiology —the foundation of discovery— or risk the future of health. Read our new brief, #FightForPhysiology: The Science Life Depends On, to learn what’s at stake and how you can act: physiology.org/brief 🧪

Cover of The Physiologist Magazine featuring a man in a dark suit with the headline 'Perseverance in Pediatrics' about new infant treatments.

The Nov. issue of #TPhysMag is online! Learn how:
• Fong Lam’s perseverance in pediatrics pays off for patients.
• Ambiguity alters physiology and stress resilience.
• Tools and training improves how scientists connect with the public about their work.

Read more: https://ow.ly/9RZ050Xoufo 🧪

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New research shows the gut #microbiome fuels bacteria during a case of peritonitis. Targeting it may help help prevent or reduce serious infection. Read more in APS Publications
AJP-GI: https://ow.ly/YkZa50XnXeT #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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Logo for the American Physiology Summit scheduled April 23-26, 2026, in Minneapolis with colorful gradient text on a dark background.

Calling all #physiology researchers! Share your latest discoveries at #APS2026. Submit your abstract by 12/3 and be part of the science shaping the future: https://ow.ly/zksn50Xjmot #WeArePhysiology #ProfDev 🧪

Three seniors exercising on stationary bikes in a bright indoor gym setting, focusing on their workout routines.

Exercise improves blood sugar control in people with #RheumatoidArthritis, even if they’re taking medications that block IL-6 (a common RA treatment). Read more in APS Publications AJP-Endo: https://ow.ly/7saG50Xh4lq #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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