Karyn Esser, PhD, presents her research at the 2024 American Physiology Summit. Credit: American Physiological Society The role of the biological clock (circadian rhythm) on human health and disease was covered in depth at the 2023 American Physiology Summit. Learning about how the body’s clock works with other organs is a topic scientists are continually … Continue reading How Does Eating and Exercising at the Right Time Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Disease?
Photoblog: 2024 American Physiology Summit
Raz Abdulqadir presents her poster at the 2024 American Physiology Summit. Credit: Raz Abdulqadir The 2024 American Physiology Summit took place at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, last month. This annual event convened scientists, educators and trainees from diverse fields within physiology. APS member and PhD student Raz Abdulqadir traveled from … Continue reading Photoblog: 2024 American Physiology Summit
Exercise and Healthspan Go Hand in Hand
Conference attendees listen intently at a 2024 American Physiology Summit session. “Healthspan” is a new buzzword recently added to our vocabulary. It reflects the length of time we stay healthy rather than simply being alive. While the average lifespan in the U.S. is around 79 years, the average healthspan (the age at which someone develops … Continue reading Exercise and Healthspan Go Hand in Hand
Spotlight On: Coronary Artery Disease
Credit: iStock/Michail_Petrov-96 Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease. CAD affects 1 in 20 adults. When the vessels that supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood and vital nutrients (called coronary arteries) become narrowed or obstructed over time, this is referred to as coronary artery disease. The narrowing of vessels is … Continue reading Spotlight On: Coronary Artery Disease
High Hopes for Marijuana Research
Credit: iStock Marijuana legalization has been a controversial topic among the public, health care professionals and policymakers for decades due to the federal government’s classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug. The categorization—defined by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse”—places marijuana … Continue reading High Hopes for Marijuana Research
Social Media Takes the American Physiology Summit by Storm
Attendees strike a pose at the 2024 American Physiology Summit. The American Physiology Summit, the annual meeting of the American Physiological Society (APS), took place last week in Long Beach, California. The gathering brought together more than 3,000 scientists, exhibitors and staff to explore the science behind the biggest issues impacting life and health—and to … Continue reading Social Media Takes the American Physiology Summit by Storm
Physiology Continues to Help You Protect Your Health
American Physiology Summit attendees attend the poster reception in April 2023. Scientists who study physiology are gathering in Long Beach, California, this week for the 2024 American Physiology Summit—a conference dedicated to sharing discoveries on the cutting-edge of bioscience. Studies highlighted at the Summit span from racial differences in small artery disease in prostate cancer … Continue reading Physiology Continues to Help You Protect Your Health
Celebrating Science at the American Physiology Summit
American Physiology Summit attendees at the 2023 meeting. The American Physiological Society’s (APS) inaugural meeting, the American Physiology Summit, was a resounding success last year! With more than 3,100 attendees, 1,800 submitted abstracts, scores of scientific sessions and esteemed lecturers, the physiology community is gearing up for even more in 2024. For members, meeting attendees, … Continue reading Celebrating Science at the American Physiology Summit
Spotlight On: The Vagus Nerve
Credit: Yoko Wang In recent years, the vagus nerve has become more well-known than ever before, as it has become a golden target for many chronic disease therapies. What is the vagus nerve? And what does it do, and why is it so important to our health? For centuries, the vagus nerve (also called the … Continue reading Spotlight On: The Vagus Nerve
Wearing High Heels May Help You Walk More Efficiently
Credit: iStock High heels—whether it’s an ultra-slim stiletto, a chunky block heel or a versatile wedge—have been making a fashion statement since the 16th century. King Louis XIV of France popularized wearing heels for men and women a couple of centuries later. If you don’t wear heels regularly, you may wonder how people who do … Continue reading Wearing High Heels May Help You Walk More Efficiently