Credit: iStock Circadian rhythms are the natural internal processes that regulate our sleep-wake cycle and other physiological functions such as hormone secretion and metabolism. Maintaining healthy circadian rhythms is essential for our overall health and well-being, but modern lifestyles can make this challenging. Exposure to artificial light, shift work and irregular sleep schedules can all … Continue reading Keep the Rhythm Steady: Changes to Your Body’s Rhythms Could Increase Your Risk of Neurodegenerative Disease
Physical Inactivity: We Got To Move It, Move It
Credit: iStock Did you know that some data suggest physical inactivity increases your risk of dying from any cause more than smoking? Although this argument is still debated, in theory, you could go for a run and have a cigarette and be less likely to die than someone who does neither (you still shouldn’t smoke). … Continue reading Physical Inactivity: We Got To Move It, Move It
Can Intermittent Fasting Prevent Kidney Damage in Obesity?
Claudia Edell presents her research at the American Physiology Summit. Credit: Claudia Edell Obesity is extremely prevalent in the U.S. population and can lead to a variety of health complications, such as high blood pressure, endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and even chronic kidney disease. Intermittent fasting—referred to as “time-restricted feeding” in research—is a popular diet in … Continue reading Can Intermittent Fasting Prevent Kidney Damage in Obesity?
Physiology and Climate Change: It’s Getting Hot in Here
Zac Schlader, PhD, talks about climate change at the American Physiology Summit. The condition we collectively refer to as “life” only exists in a narrow set of parameters. If the environment is too hot, the building blocks of life start to unravel and fall apart. If it’s too cold, physiologic liquids become solids—not good, considering … Continue reading Physiology and Climate Change: It’s Getting Hot in Here
Spotlight On: The Brain
Credit: iStock Our understanding of the human brain has come a long way since scientists first started studying this intricate organ. Throughout history, the brain has been thought to have different purposes and varying levels of importance, with some thinking that it was not really important at all. But steadily, researchers grew to understand more … Continue reading Spotlight On: The Brain
Physiology Helps You Protect Your Health
American Physiology Summit attendees listen to research findings presented at the meeting. Scientists who study physiology gathered in Long Beach, California, last week for the inaugural American Physiology Summit—a brand-new conference dedicated to sharing discoveries on the cutting edge of bioscience. Studies highlighted at the Summit span from the effect of cannabis extracts on blood … Continue reading Physiology Helps You Protect Your Health
American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: We Are Physiology
Martin Frank Diversity Travel Award recipients at the American Physiology Summit The inaugural American Physiology Summit, designed by and for physiologists, sparked inspiration, evoked collaboration and created a lot of excitement online as well as on-site in Long Beach, California. As the physiology community travels home today, we're highlighting what a physiologist looks like, as … Continue reading American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: We Are Physiology
American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: Day Three
The 2023 American Physiology Summit is the inaugural solo annual meeting of the American Physiological Society, designed by and for physiologists with speakers to spark inspiration and spaces to evoke collaboration. Excitement for this year's meeting, held in Long Beach, California, is evident not only on-site, but also online. View Twitter highlights from Days One … Continue reading American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: Day Three
American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: Day Two
The 2023 American Physiology Summit is the inaugural solo annual meeting of the American Physiological Society, designed by and for physiologists with speakers to spark inspiration and spaces to evoke collaboration. Excitement for this year's meeting, held in Long Beach, California, is evident not only on-site, but also online. View Twitter highlights from Day One … Continue reading American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: Day Two
American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: Day One
The 2023 American Physiology Summit is the inaugural solo annual meeting of the American Physiological Society, designed by and for physiologists with speakers to spark inspiration and spaces to evoke collaboration. Excitement for this year's meeting, held in Long Beach, California, is evident not only on-site, but also online. View Twitter highlights from Day One … Continue reading American Physiology Summit Twitter Highlights: Day One