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
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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
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
Spotlight On: Obesity
Credit: iStock Obesity, broadly defined as “a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body,” has long been recognized as increasing the risk of human disease and death. Hippocrates, often called the “father of medicine,” noted in the fifth century B.C. that “sudden death is more common in those who … Continue reading Spotlight On: Obesity
Thinking about Spring
Credit: iStock According to the calendar, it’s spring—and depending on where you live, the trees may already be blooming as the temperatures begin to climb. If you live in a colder climate, don’t worry, your time will come for warmer days and balmy evenings. “What does spring have to do with physiology?” you may ask. … Continue reading Thinking about Spring