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Exercise and health: historical perspectives and new insights

WEBSince ancient times, the health benefits of regular physical activity/exercise have been recognized and the classic studies of Morris and Paffenbarger provided the …

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Physical Activity, Aging, and Physiological Function Physiology

WEBHuman evolution suggests that the default position for health is to be physically active. Inactivity, by contrast, has serious negative effects on health across …

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Physiological Impact of Hypothermia: The Good, the Bad, and the …

WEBHypothermia is defined as a core body temperature of <35°C, and as body temperature is reduced the impact on physiological processes can be beneficial or …

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The Science of Hydration American Physiological Society

WEBThe idea that humans should drink a minimum amount of water for optimal health goes back centuries. Hydropathy, a discipline touted by alternative practitioners in the 19th century, …

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Mitochondria in health, disease, and aging Physiological Reviews

WEBMitochondria are well known as organelles responsible for the maintenance of cellular bioenergetics through the production of ATP. Although oxidative …

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Women's Health Research Initiative American Physiological Society

WEBThe American Physiological Society (APS) is proud to announce our 2024-2025 Women’s Health Research Initiative. This initiative aims to elevate the status of women’s health …

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Study Bolsters Evidence that Effects of Puberty Blockers Are …

WEBFindings shed new light on medications used by some transgender youth. Long Beach, Calif. (April 5, 2024)—Medications commonly known as puberty blockers …

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Living a Healthier Lifestyle Physiology

WEBThe roles of diet, activity, and exercise have long been recognized as essential to a healthy lifestyle. As Plato stated, “Lack of activity destroys the good …

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Physiology in Perspective: A Key Role of Physiology in …

WEBThe renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a key homeostatic system within our bodies that involves the brain, lungs, kidneys, and liver to regulate …

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The COVID-19 pandemic: a global health crisis

WEBThe novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 was identified as the causative agent for a series of atypical respiratory diseases in the Hubei Province of Wuhan, China in …

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Humor, laughter, learning, and health! A brief review

WEBHuman emotions, such as anxiety, depression, fear, joy, and laughter, profoundly affect psychological and physiological processes. These emotions form a set …

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COPD 2020: changes and challenges American Journal of …

WEBINTRODUCTION. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major global health problem due to its high prevalence (about 10% of the adult population), …

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Magnesium in Man: Implications for Health and Disease

WEBMagnesium (Mg2+) is an essential ion to the human body, playing an instrumental role in supporting and sustaining health and life. As the second most …

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Examining the benefits of cold exposure as a therapeutic strategy …

WEBThe pathogenesis of metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes are characterized by a progressive dysregulation in energy partitioning, often …

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High-Intensity Exercise and Mitochondrial Biogenesis: Current

WEBIt is well established that different types of exercise can provide a powerful stimulus for mitochondrial biogenesis. However, there are conflicting findings in the …

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Phytosterol glycosides reduce cholesterol absorption in humans

WEBBecause phytosterol glycosides comprise a significant proportion of naturally occurring phytosterols in some foods (5, 13, 14), we tested the effect of phytosterol …

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Preeclampsia beyond pregnancy: long-term consequences for …

WEBPreeclampsia is defined as new-onset hypertension after the 20th wk of gestation along with evidence of maternal organ failure. Rates of preeclampsia have …

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Flaxseed: its bioactive components and their cardiovascular benefits

WEBCardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. The inclusion of functional foods and natural health products in the diet are …

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Addressing the decline in graduate students’ mental well-being

WEBAt the American Physiology Summit 2023 session entitled, “Mental Health for Graduate Students,” numerous students expressed struggling with poor mental well …

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Taking to “heart” the proposed legislation for permanent daylight

WEBINTRODUCTION. On March 15, 2022, the US Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act that aims to make daylight saving time permanent. For years there have …

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Effects of regular sauna bathing in conjunction with exercise on

WEBINTRODUCTION. Physical activity and exercise training are well-documented strategies to prevent ailments and various diseases ().The current health …

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Chronotype and metabolic syndrome in midlife

WEBEvening chronotype is known to be associated with various chronic diseases and cardiovascular risk factors. Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that …

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