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That Fitbit, Apple Watch or Oura Ring on your holiday list? Physiologists spent 300+ years mapping blood flow, nerve signals & metabolism—laying the groundwork for wearable tech.
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We're signing off now for a holiday break. If you’ve got some cozy reading time by the fire, catch up on:
• #ISpyPhysiology blog https://ow.ly/Ng1N50XKUQJ
• #TPhysMag https://ow.ly/kFzU50XKUQI
• #FightForPhysiology campaign https://ow.ly/HB7m50XKUQK
See you in January! 🧪
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• #ISpyPhysiology blog https://ow.ly/Ng1N50XKUQJ
• #TPhysMag https://ow.ly/kFzU50XKUQI
• #FightForPhysiology campaign https://ow.ly/HB7m50XKUQK
See you in January! 🧪
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December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We're signing off now for a holiday break. If you’ve got some cozy reading time by the fire, catch up on:
• #ISpyPhysiology blog https://ow.ly/Ng1N50XKUQJ
• #TPhysMag https://ow.ly/kFzU50XKUQI
• #FightForPhysiology campaign https://ow.ly/HB7m50XKUQK
See you in January! 🧪
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• #ISpyPhysiology blog https://ow.ly/Ng1N50XKUQJ
• #TPhysMag https://ow.ly/kFzU50XKUQI
• #FightForPhysiology campaign https://ow.ly/HB7m50XKUQK
See you in January! 🧪
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Dick Van Dyke recently turned 100 and says not getting angry helped his longevity. Science says stress causes telomeres, the protective caps on the ends of our cells, to shorten and age more quickly. More in Science Alert: https://ow.ly/v7QN50XKxi6 #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Dick Van Dyke recently turned 100 and says not getting angry helped his longevity. Science says stress causes telomeres, the protective caps on the ends of our cells, to shorten and age more quickly. More in Science Alert: https://ow.ly/v7QN50XKxi6 #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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'Tis the season for office get togethers, holiday parties and family dinners where alcohol is often present. Why do some people feel awful when they drink and others don't? Read more in a vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog post: https://ow.ly/WNaz50XKvOP 🧪
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December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
'Tis the season for office get togethers, holiday parties and family dinners where alcohol is often present. Why do some people feel awful when they drink and others don't? Read more in a vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog post: https://ow.ly/WNaz50XKvOP 🧪
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How do you stay passionate about your physiology career? It's not always easy. See what advice Daniel Gagnon gives Rohit Reddy about staying inspired as he makes his way through med school: https://ow.ly/PbOJ50XKy6M #TPhysMag #ProfDev 🧪
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
How do you stay passionate about your physiology career? It's not always easy. See what advice Daniel Gagnon gives Rohit Reddy about staying inspired as he makes his way through med school: https://ow.ly/PbOJ50XKy6M #TPhysMag #ProfDev 🧪
From tardigrades to frog fights, check out Nature's top science photos of 2025: https://ow.ly/nybJ50XKwjq #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
From tardigrades to frog fights, check out Nature's top science photos of 2025: https://ow.ly/nybJ50XKwjq #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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Holiday parties, holiday music and a little time off are perfect reasons to get moving. Dancing is good for your body and your mood. Read more on the #ISpyPhysiology blog and turn up the joy: https://ow.ly/oF6t50XKvsm Adithi Ramakrishnan🧪
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December 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Holiday parties, holiday music and a little time off are perfect reasons to get moving. Dancing is good for your body and your mood. Read more on the #ISpyPhysiology blog and turn up the joy: https://ow.ly/oF6t50XKvsm Adithi Ramakrishnan🧪
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Don't let food poisoning spoil your holiday fun! Spending time with family and friends should be special, not marred by stomach issues. Check out this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog post to make sure you're storing your leftovers safely: https://ow.ly/SOVo50XA4aJ 🧪
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December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Don't let food poisoning spoil your holiday fun! Spending time with family and friends should be special, not marred by stomach issues. Check out this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog post to make sure you're storing your leftovers safely: https://ow.ly/SOVo50XA4aJ 🧪
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Happy holidays! Thanks for a great year supporting one another. We’ll be on break Dec. 25–Jan 1. and look forward to connecting again in 2026! 🧪
December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Happy holidays! Thanks for a great year supporting one another. We’ll be on break Dec. 25–Jan 1. and look forward to connecting again in 2026! 🧪
Coming up at APS:
• With VO2 Master: Dynamic Metabolic Testing Insights in Elite Athletes and Tactical Performance 1/21/26
• With Emulate: Organ Chips in Translational Physiology Research 1/22/26
Learn more on our webinars page: https://ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪
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• With VO2 Master: Dynamic Metabolic Testing Insights in Elite Athletes and Tactical Performance 1/21/26
• With Emulate: Organ Chips in Translational Physiology Research 1/22/26
Learn more on our webinars page: https://ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪
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December 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Coming up at APS:
• With VO2 Master: Dynamic Metabolic Testing Insights in Elite Athletes and Tactical Performance 1/21/26
• With Emulate: Organ Chips in Translational Physiology Research 1/22/26
Learn more on our webinars page: https://ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪
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• With VO2 Master: Dynamic Metabolic Testing Insights in Elite Athletes and Tactical Performance 1/21/26
• With Emulate: Organ Chips in Translational Physiology Research 1/22/26
Learn more on our webinars page: https://ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪
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The most-read #ISpyPhysiology blog posts of 2025 showed how curious you are about the everyday physiology behind your health. What do you think came into the top 10? Find out in this week's bonus post: https://ow.ly/g9ty50XMGuI🧪
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December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The most-read #ISpyPhysiology blog posts of 2025 showed how curious you are about the everyday physiology behind your health. What do you think came into the top 10? Find out in this week's bonus post: https://ow.ly/g9ty50XMGuI🧪
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Cells leave behind tiny structures called migrasomes like breadcrumbs. These little messengers control health and disease and could hold the key to future treatments. More in APS Publications journal Physiology: https://ow.ly/qznP50XHCGG #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cells leave behind tiny structures called migrasomes like breadcrumbs. These little messengers control health and disease and could hold the key to future treatments. More in APS Publications journal Physiology: https://ow.ly/qznP50XHCGG #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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This holiday season, advance science by giving the gift of APS membership. Purchase membership for a colleague, trainee or student and help them grow, connect and succeed. Learn more: https://ow.ly/lyoR50XKuGE #ProfDev #WeArePhysiology 🧪
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December 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This holiday season, advance science by giving the gift of APS membership. Purchase membership for a colleague, trainee or student and help them grow, connect and succeed. Learn more: https://ow.ly/lyoR50XKuGE #ProfDev #WeArePhysiology 🧪
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There’s still plenty of time to register for #APS2026 before the early reg. deadline of Jan. 30. You'll want to be in Minneapolis for the top science and networking opportunities everyone will be talking about. Lock in your spot now: https://ow.ly/MEcZ50XKux9 #WeArePhysiology 🧪
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
There’s still plenty of time to register for #APS2026 before the early reg. deadline of Jan. 30. You'll want to be in Minneapolis for the top science and networking opportunities everyone will be talking about. Lock in your spot now: https://ow.ly/MEcZ50XKux9 #WeArePhysiology 🧪
That Fitbit, Apple Watch or Oura Ring on your holiday list? Physiologists spent 300+ years mapping blood flow, nerve signals & metabolism—laying the groundwork for wearable tech.
Protect the science that progress depends on: fightforphysiology.org🧪
#FightForPhysiology #SciComm
Protect the science that progress depends on: fightforphysiology.org🧪
#FightForPhysiology #SciComm
December 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
That Fitbit, Apple Watch or Oura Ring on your holiday list? Physiologists spent 300+ years mapping blood flow, nerve signals & metabolism—laying the groundwork for wearable tech.
Protect the science that progress depends on: fightforphysiology.org🧪
#FightForPhysiology #SciComm
Protect the science that progress depends on: fightforphysiology.org🧪
#FightForPhysiology #SciComm
Genes, diet & gut health all play a part in lactose digestion in Africa. Findings reveal why abilities differ widely & why smarter testing and nutrition approaches are needed. More in APS Publications Physiological Genomics: https://ow.ly/nCBB50XHC5T #ArticlesInPresS #LactoseIntolerance 🧪
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December 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Genes, diet & gut health all play a part in lactose digestion in Africa. Findings reveal why abilities differ widely & why smarter testing and nutrition approaches are needed. More in APS Publications Physiological Genomics: https://ow.ly/nCBB50XHC5T #ArticlesInPresS #LactoseIntolerance 🧪
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Cancer is scary. Curious what metastasis means and why it makes cancer so hard to treat? This #ISpyPhysiology post by Aman Gill breaks it down clearly—what spreads, how it happens and why it matters: https://ow.ly/aVqB50XL5qf🧪
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Cancer is scary. Curious what metastasis means and why it makes cancer so hard to treat? This #ISpyPhysiology post by Aman Gill breaks it down clearly—what spreads, how it happens and why it matters: https://ow.ly/aVqB50XL5qf🧪
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A new study finds people with #prediabetes who control their blood sugar can lower their risk of #HeartDisease by about half. Read more, including what APS member Judy Regensteiner has to say, in The New York Times: https://ow.ly/2esi50XKuhb #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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December 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A new study finds people with #prediabetes who control their blood sugar can lower their risk of #HeartDisease by about half. Read more, including what APS member Judy Regensteiner has to say, in The New York Times: https://ow.ly/2esi50XKuhb #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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Research shows that when fetal growth restriction occurs, fewer heart cells divide and more grow abnormally, which may limit healthy heart development. Read more in APS Publications AJP-Regu: https://ow.ly/bU9V50XIApE #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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December 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Research shows that when fetal growth restriction occurs, fewer heart cells divide and more grow abnormally, which may limit healthy heart development. Read more in APS Publications AJP-Regu: https://ow.ly/bU9V50XIApE #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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Physiology represents! Check out why woodpeckers grunt when they peck (and some other cool science) in Ars Technica's roundup of "Cool stories we almost missed.": https://ow.ly/FN1n50XJFIR #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Physiology represents! Check out why woodpeckers grunt when they peck (and some other cool science) in Ars Technica's roundup of "Cool stories we almost missed.": https://ow.ly/FN1n50XJFIR #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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Marathon running causes short-term stress on kidneys and gut, and age and biological sex don't play a role in severity. Read more about how a group of recreational athletes fared at the 2024 Boston Marathon: https://ow.ly/sbNU50XKgmj APS Publications (JAPPL) #APSselect 🧪
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December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Marathon running causes short-term stress on kidneys and gut, and age and biological sex don't play a role in severity. Read more about how a group of recreational athletes fared at the 2024 Boston Marathon: https://ow.ly/sbNU50XKgmj APS Publications (JAPPL) #APSselect 🧪
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How fast blood pressure pulses move through your arteries shows more than stiffness. It reflects artery health and whole body factors that shape your heart risks. More in APS Publications AJP-Heart: https://ow.ly/zGNC50XHCyS #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
How fast blood pressure pulses move through your arteries shows more than stiffness. It reflects artery health and whole body factors that shape your heart risks. More in APS Publications AJP-Heart: https://ow.ly/zGNC50XHCyS #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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Study finds astrocytes (brain’s support cells) need a structural protein called plectin to reshape and anchor themselves during injury, and are important for neurodevelopment. Read more in APS Publications AJP-Cell: https://ow.ly/L4CS50XIAB1 #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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December 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Study finds astrocytes (brain’s support cells) need a structural protein called plectin to reshape and anchor themselves during injury, and are important for neurodevelopment. Read more in APS Publications AJP-Cell: https://ow.ly/L4CS50XIAB1 #ArticlesInPresS 🧪
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Happy holidays to our members and the entire physiology community! Thank you for advancing discovery, supporting each other and inspiring the next generation. Here’s to an exciting year ahead! #WeArePhysiology 🧪
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Happy holidays to our members and the entire physiology community! Thank you for advancing discovery, supporting each other and inspiring the next generation. Here’s to an exciting year ahead! #WeArePhysiology 🧪
Coming up at APS:
• With VO2 Master: Dynamic Metabolic Testing Insights in Elite Athletes and Tactical Performance 1/21/26
Learn more on our webinars page: https://ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪
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• With VO2 Master: Dynamic Metabolic Testing Insights in Elite Athletes and Tactical Performance 1/21/26
Learn more on our webinars page: https://ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪
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December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Coming up at APS:
• With VO2 Master: Dynamic Metabolic Testing Insights in Elite Athletes and Tactical Performance 1/21/26
Learn more on our webinars page: https://ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪
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• With VO2 Master: Dynamic Metabolic Testing Insights in Elite Athletes and Tactical Performance 1/21/26
Learn more on our webinars page: https://ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪
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Where are you staying in Minneapolis for #APS2026? Learn about the official conference hotels, plus info for our international attendees: https://ow.ly/OUmi50XGSCx #WeArePhysiology 🧪
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Where are you staying in Minneapolis for #APS2026? Learn about the official conference hotels, plus info for our international attendees: https://ow.ly/OUmi50XGSCx #WeArePhysiology 🧪
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