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Compound in Tomatoes May Help Stave Off Weight Gain

New research suggests that lycopene, which gives fruits like tomatoes and watermelons their bright red color, supports healthy liver functioning and may help prevent weight gain.
17-Apr-2025 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Planning to Hit the Bars? Be Sure to Hit the Gym First

A study conducted in mice suggests that daily exercise could help to counteract some of the negative impacts of college-age drinking later in life.
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Heat Really Does Feel Hotter After a Cold Season

Ever notice how going for a run on an 80-degree day feels scorching in the spring but comfortable at the end of August? New research shows that the reason for this is that we gradually lose our tolerance for heat during cold seasons, but it’s...
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Could Potassium Be the Antidote to Too Much Salt?

Despite clear health warnings, many Americans have a hard time shaking the salt habit. New research suggests that consuming more potassium could help salt-lovers dodge some of the dangers.
17-Apr-2025 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Email Nudges Help Boost Exercise Capacity for People with Parkinson’s Disease

Getting enough exercise can be especially helpful—and especially challenging—for people with Parkinson’s disease. In a new study, patients who received a weekly email newsletter with Parkinson’s-specific exercise tips saw a significant...
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Viewing a Hot Virtual Environment Helps the Body Cool Off During Exercise

Simply watching virtual reality (VR) scenes of a warm environment during exercise may influence physiologic processes that control body temperature. Early findings suggest that viewing hot scenes increases sweating, helping the body cool down more...
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How Does She Run So Fast? Examining the Muscle Composition of a 91-Year-Old World Record Sprinter

A woman smashed a longstanding world record in the 200-meter sprint at the age of 91, prompting scientists to delve into her physiology to learn how she can run so fast. Researchers will present their findings at the 2025 American Physiology Summit...
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Popular Sugar Substitute May Harm Brain and Heart Health

Erythritol, a commonly used sugar substitute often marketed as “healthy,” may impair blood vessel health by disrupting the brain’s ability to produce a critical compound, according to new research. Scientists will present their findings at the...
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TPM Examines the Shortcomings of BMI, Allyship in Science + More

In the latest issue out today, The Physiologist Magazine (TPM) explores the scientific relevance of the body mass index (BMI) tool for assessing health; examines the critical role allyship plays in expanding diversity in physiology; and profiles...
3-Nov-2022 4:50 PM EDT

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Physiology is the study of how molecules, cells, tissues and organs function in health and disease. Established in 1887, the American Physiological Society (APS) was the first U.S. society in the biomedical sciences field. The Society represents 9,000 members and publishes 16 peer-reviewed journals with a worldwide readership.

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