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The American Physiological Society empowers scientists to understand life, improve health and advance discoveries.
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Today, APS is launching Physiology: The Science Life Depends On, a campaign to champion #physiology and protect the science behind every breakthrough. It's time to reintroduce physiology to the world, together. Join the #FightForPhysiology at fightforphysiology.org 🧪
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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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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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If you're going to be sitting for a couple hours, drink a cup of flavanol-rich cocoa beforehand. Research in men found it helped prevent blood vessel impairment that occurs with long periods of sitting. More via Sci.News: https://ow.ly/JZWH50XopUz #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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ICYMI, last week we launched "Physiology: The Science Life Depends On," a campaign to champion the discipline and protect the science behind every breakthrough. Our goal: to reintroduce physiology to the world. Learn more and join the #FightForPhysiology: fightforphysiology.org 🧪
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November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Has the earlier sunset affected your mood? More darkness as we creep toward winter can trigger seasonal affective disorder, a form of #depression, in some people. Learn more in a vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog post: https://ow.ly/2rgw50XnSs0 CC: Amanda Jo LeBlanc Ph.D. 🧪
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Can you walk away #Alzheimers disease? Not exactly, but 3K to 5K daily steps helped delay symptoms in people in early stages. Read more about it, including what APS member John Thyfault has to say, in The Washington Post: https://ow.ly/R0B750XnRRs 🧪
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November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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"Which Is Better, One Long Walk or Many Short Ones?" Check out the answer in The New York Times: https://ow.ly/kVVq50XjjhP #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Does warming up make a difference before a fitness test? A new study in APS Publications Journal of Applied Physiology found no performance boost—but people preferred shorter, easier warm-ups. Read more: https://ow.ly/EYO050Xh3u2 #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Planning for #APS2026? Stay ahead of the game! Check out key dates and deadlines so you don’t miss a thing: https://www.physiology.org/professional-development/meetings-events/american-physiology-summit/dates-and-deadlines?SSO=Y #WeArePhysiology 🧪
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November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Today, APS is launching Physiology: The Science Life Depends On, a campaign to champion #physiology and protect the science behind every breakthrough. It's time to reintroduce physiology to the world, together. Join the #FightForPhysiology at fightforphysiology.org 🧪
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November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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If you live in the U.S., there's a good chance you turned your clock back over the weekend. How are you feeling? This week on the #ISpyPhysiology blog, Haley Garbus-Grant explains how the time change affects your body clock: https://ow.ly/2ZFQ50XnkJu 🧪
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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You don't need to eat protein immediately after exercising, APS member Stuart Phillips says. The amount of protein you eat matters more than when you eat it. Read more in The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/4hHDsRb #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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The best of the best from APS Publications is out! November topic include:
• Blood sugar linked to altitude sickness.
• Mom’s metabolism shapes baby’s heart.
• Fibrosis fuels cancer muscle weakness.

Read more: https://ow.ly/bVWF50XmECF #APSselect 🧪
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November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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What does the air we breathe have to do with your brain? Studies have been finding links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of #dementia. Read more from The New York Times: https://ow.ly/26s050XmrXV #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Can NAD⁺ slow aging? The supplement helps cells make energy and repair damage, but human evidence is thin, and hype is high. Experts (incl. APS members Daniel Craighead and Jonas Treebak) say proceed with caution. More in The New York Times: https://ow.ly/8ziz50XircF #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Using #cannabis with THC can slightly stress the heart after exercise, raising pulse pressure, but it doesn’t affect blood pressure or heart function during your workout. Read more in APS Publications AJP-Heart: https://ow.ly/3gzC50Xh3Xp #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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How is the detrusor smooth muscle in the bladder like the DJ of the hottest club? It coordinates the intricate dance that lets you "hold it" when needed. Read more in a vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog post: https://ow.ly/RY1W50Xha3I #BladderHealthMonth 🧪
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Some Staphylococcus aureus bacteria can cause serious lung infections by hiding from the immune system and changing how lung cells use energy. Understanding this could help fight tough infections. Read more in APS Publications AJP-Cell: https://ow.ly/HtE450Xh3Ej #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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This week at APS:
• With Worthington Biochemical: Neuronal Cell Isolation from Rodent Peripheral and Central Nervous Systems 11/5

Learn more on our webinars page: https://ow.ly/fsCq50WEOO7 🧪
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November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Going to a #Halloween party or taking someone trick or treating tonight? Make sure to get some steps in along with enjoying the sweets. Learn why in a vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog post: https://ow.ly/UXbQ50Xh8rS 🧪
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October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🦇How do vampire bats get the energy to find their next meal? One lab set out to find the answer. Read more in The New York Times: https://ow.ly/6nmr50X4AI3 #ISpyPhysiology #ComparativePhysiology #Halloween #FridayPhysiologyFact #HalloweenCountdown CC: Ken Welch 🧪
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October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Fertility isn’t just about having kids—it’s a key part of lifelong health. New research connects reproductive aging to broader #aging and chronic disease risks. Read more in APS Publications' journal Physiology: https://ow.ly/JiL150Xh3fA #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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October 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Your eyes might know you made a mistake before the rest of you does. A new study explores how pupil changes reveal hidden error detection during movement. Read more in APS Publications Journal of Neurophysiology: https://ow.ly/CSCr50Xh34P #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🦇What kind of secrets do you think bats have? Researchers are finding out: https://ow.ly/ymVM50V5m6J via NPR #ISpyPhysiology #ComparativePhysiology #Halloween #HalloweenCountdown 🧪
Bats have a lot of secrets. These bat-loving scientists are investigating
It's the 16th Bat-a-thon in Belize. Researchers think the flying mammals can teach us about warding off pathogens and managing diabetes. They trap bats in nets, draw blood ... but no bats are harmed.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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DYK genes in your muscle helps regulate sleep? Research in this area could help us get better sleep. Read more about Ketema Paul's work in #TPhysMag: https://ow.ly/1Nqt50X8JGK 🧪
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October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🦇Continuing our #Halloween bat theme, what do you know about nature's vampires, the vampire bat? APS member Natalya Zinkevich and Brandon Meis tell us about these creatures on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/7P8a50XjWz1🧪#HalloweenCountdown #ComparativePhysiology
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October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM