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Physiologists: If you've been looking for a professional "home," we'd love for you to join us. You'll plug into a global #physiology community and access to #ProfDev tools, networking, publishing opportunities and career growth at every stage. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ppcq50Y8fC2 #WeArePhysiology🧪

What do cooked rice, potatoes, oatmeal, lentils and green bananas have in common? They're good sources of resistant starch, which helps our "good" gut bacteria thrive. Learn why and what to eat in The Washington Post: https://ow.ly/keSY50Y8euQ #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪

The Surprising Drink Doctors Always Recommend When You’re Sick Feeling under the weather? The right drink can make all the difference when you’re sick. Find out which choice health experts recommend for hydration, recovery, and comfort.

We’re always told to drink more when we’re sick, but what works best? Turns out the answer is simple. Experts say plain water is king and may even help keep stress hormones in check, per a cited APS Publications JAPPL study. More from Real Simple: https://ow.ly/HWWg50Y7I1L #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

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What you do today determines quality of life in your 70s (and beyond!) Training for your golden years now is “money in the bank,” according to APS member Stuart Phillips.
These 4 simple tests can track your progress. Read more: The New York Times https://ow.ly/OI8S50Y5Jsc #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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Can’t resist the occasional “cheat meal?” Maybe opt for the big breakfast instead of a late-night binge.

Turns out that *when* you eat that burger and fries matters.

Learn more from APS Publications Journal of Applied Physiology: https://ow.ly/gHTB50Y56YK
#ArticlesInPress 🧪

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Why Do You Need Protein (And How Much) In Menopause? - I Spy Physiology Blog Protein is the building block for all the muscles in our body. We rely on protein to maintain structural support and aid in nearly all cellular processes. Our muscles are necessary for breathing, walking and balance, all of which allow us to maintain our normal activities. Loss of muscle mass (called sarcopenia) is part of … Continue reading Why Do You Need Protein (And How Much) In Menopause?

We hear nonstop about protein. But do you know why it matters, especially after menopause? This week on the #ISpyPhysiology blog, APS member Kaylen Clark explains how protein plus training can slow muscle loss and keep us strong: https://ow.ly/bLwp50Y8XKk🧪

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Do you study the kidneys? Want to hang out with renal physiologists at a beautiful lake setting and talk about the latest renal research? Join us at #KidneyCamp this June in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. The abstract portal is still open: https://ow.ly/4nf350Y7Bhj #ProfDev 🧪
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Close-up of a dictionary page showing the word 'cancer' in blue with its medical definition about malignant growths.

This #WorldCancerDay, check out #ISpyPhysiology blog posts that explain some of the basics about this scary disease: 🧪
• Cellular-level understanding https://ow.ly/12cR50Y8cSJ
• Cancer and heart health https://ow.ly/pbSB50Y8cSK
• Metastasis https://ow.ly/mV7x50Y8cSI
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Father and two children joyfully dancing together in a bright living room with large windows and cozy furniture.

What common activity could help increase longevity and reduce your dementia risk by 76%?

The answer may have you dancing for joy (and your health!)

Read more from The Washington Post: https://ow.ly/kNU950Y581S
#ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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APS has named Erika Shugart as its next CEO. She is a trained biologist, #STEM advocate and leader in the association community.

“I am excited to join APS and build on the legacy of contributions the organization has made to society,” Shugart says. Read more: https://ow.ly/6aoR50Y8g6G🧪

Advice for Science Trainees in Uncertain Times Physiologists share mentorship advice on communication, resilience and career paths shaped by real experience during periods of challenge and change.

How do scientists handle the uncertainties they face in changing times? APS members Viet Dinh and Manda Keller-Ross discuss communication, resilience and career paths shaped by real experience in #TPhyMag: https://ow.ly/G1AI50Y5uyH #ProfDev 🧪

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February's APSselect is now live! Check out the month's best from APS Publications, including:
➡️Effects of alcohol plus junk food on your liver.
➡️How males may develop high blood pressure risk in utero.
➡️Mapping seizures at the brain cell level.
More: https://ow.ly/k2LM50Y5GYT #APSselect 🧪
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Think you need meat to get enough protein? Not so fast.

The overall quality of your food is the key. "A nice meal with different protein sources provides a very healthy diet,” says APS member Luc van Loon.
Read more from The Washington Post : https://ow.ly/hbOv50Y5J98 #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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Coming up at APS:
•With Fauna Bio: Physiological Resilience and Translational Insights in Novel Animal Models 2/17

Learn more on our webinars page: https://ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪
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Time is ticking to submit your late-breaking abstract to #APS2026! You've got until Monday, Feb. 2. Put it on your weekend to-do list: https://ow.ly/RFJC50Y3YRT #WeArePhysiology 🧪
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#Vaping does more than hurt our lungs, it also affects our immunity. #Ecig vapor reshapes immune cell function and inflammation. Read more in APS Publications Physiological Reviews: https://ow.ly/6eAw50Y3RN1 #ArticlesInPress 🧪
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Why Does Mint Make Your Mouth Cold? A Scientist Explains The Strange Sensation You've just cleaned your teeth, you're feeling minty fresh and ready to climb into bed.

Why does your mouth feel cold (and minty fresh) after you've brushed your teeth? Because your brain is being tricked. Learn more from Science Alert: https://ow.ly/eWfq50Y3WAR #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪

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Study of #preeclampsia in #obesity finds fiber-rich diets that boost gut health may better support maternal and fetal health. Read more in APS Publications Physiological Genomics: https://ow.ly/Gg3v50Y3S9H #ArticlesInPress 🧪
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Genes Tie Gut Motility to Surprising Nutrient: Vitamin B1 | Sci.News Analyzing data from more than 268,000 people, researchers found that genes involved in thiamine (vitamin B1) metabolism play a key role in gut motility, opening new avenues for personalized treatments of constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

New research suggests vitamin B1 has an effect on gut motility (how food travels through your system), and it may be genetic. This could lead to personalized treatment for #IBS and #constipation. Read more in Sci.News: sci.news/medicine/gut-motility-vitamin-b1-14507.html #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

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Thinking about going to #KidneyCamp? See if you qualify for a travel award to help you get there:
🧪 Martin Frank Travel Award https://ow.ly/PpMF50Y3Y7C
🧪 Dependent Support Travel Award https://ow.ly/ZArm50Y3Y7F
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The Memory Sniper: How Stress Modifies Our Brain - I Spy Physiology Blog Her tangled locks were fluttering around her face.Rosy cheeks; grin pasted in place.The wind roared in her ears as the rollercoaster plummeted down.The rush of adrenaline through her veins sent her stumbling into the past.“You have great potential; never give it up in life,” her father remarked.It was her first real oil painting at the … Continue reading The Memory Sniper: How Stress Modifies Our Brain

"Taking care of our mind and our stress levels can help us remember life’s moments more clearly." Learn why from APS member Umema Zafar on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/P2Rw50Y52jl 🧪

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Calcium buildup can increase heart risk in kidney disease. Citrate may help make blood particles less harmful and reduce calcification of the blood vessels. Read more in APS Publications AJP-Renal: https://ow.ly/Op5450Y3Stz #ArticlesInPresS
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Babysitting grandkids can boost brain health Grandparents who play with, read to, and look after their grandkids score better on cognitive tests.

If you're a grandparent who regularly babysits your grandchildren, you're lucky in more ways than one. In addition to bonding with them, you're preserving your brain health, according to research. Read more in Popular Science: https://ow.ly/ynyg50Y3XTw #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

Early research hints at why women experience more severe gut pain than men do A mouse study suggests estrogen may increase gut pain by activating specific cells, offering hints to why IBS is more common in women than in men.

Women often have worse gut pain than men and are diagnosed with #IBS twice as much. Research hints estrogen may make gut nerves more sensitive. Read more in Live Science: https://ow.ly/iiKr50Y3XCt #ISpyPhysiology #SABV 🧪

During the course of my PhD, I’ve been relearning how to rest Small acts of change have helped me to reset and give myself a break.

For many people, the PhD years can be chaotic, stressful and exhausting. It's important to remember to rest when you need to. Read one scientist's story of how they learned to rest: https://ow.ly/bI3Z50Y3WNN via Nature #ProfDev 🧪

3D illustration of human lungs glowing orange within a translucent upper torso and neck.

Mitochondrial microproteins are linked to aging and disease, but we don't know enough about their effect on lung health. Read more about recent research and treatment in APS Publications AJP-Lung: https://ow.ly/Mko950Y3PlH #ArticlesInPress 🧪
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Why does metabolism dip after bariatric surgery? Early on, the body saves energy. But after a year, that effect mostly goes away. Read more in APS Publications AJP-Endo: https://ow.ly/5xo950Y3NJn #ArticlesInPress #WeightLoss 🧪
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Do your weights need to be heavy for you to benefit? “Lift however you like to lift. That’s the lesson,” says APS member Stuart Phillips. You'll build muscle either way. Read more from The Washington Post Gretchen Reynolds: https://ow.ly/LuZm50Y3Nf3 #ISpyPhysiology 🧪

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Coming up at APS:
•With Fauna Bio: Physiological Resilience and Translational Insights in Novel Animal Models 2/17

Learn more on our webinars page: https://ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪
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Woman covering her ears with a pillow while lying in bed next to a man snoring loudly.

Insomnia isn’t just about losing sleep. Hidden brain rhythms keep us rested and they’re often disrupted in insomnia. Could understanding them unlock better sleep? Read more in an editorial from APS Publications journal Physiology: https://ow.ly/kOIW50Y0cWS #ArticlesInPress 🧪
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