Like any well-tuned machine, your brain works better when it's free of waste.

This piece from The Washington Post provides some fascinating insight into your brain's "plumbing system" and 3 habits to keep that noggin humming: https://ow.ly/u45M50ZVzG5 #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪

How many different plant foods have you eaten this week?🤔

If you can answer that, you're likely tracking the latest online fitness fad: 30 unique plants/week.

Does it help? This piece from The New York Times examines the research: https://ow.ly/5e1n50ZTiCt #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪

Want to get better, more restful sleep? (Umm, who doesn't???)

Might want to take a look at your diet—turns out nutrient-dense plant foods may help.

The Washington Post outlines the new research: https://ow.ly/BhsW50ZRerB #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact #HealthyEating #SleepWell 🧪
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Most people probably don't spend a lot of time thinking about their wrists.

But they're vital for day-to-day life—and damage can linger for years.
This BBC piece looks at wrist science and how you can protect yours: https://ow.ly/8W3t50ZOreF #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact #WristHealth 🧪

Interesting!🤯

Researchers (including APS member Kevin Tracey) find that focusing on pain or an itch—without even touching it = better immune response than ignoring it.

Cool stuff from The Washington Post: https://ow.ly/zjwV50ZM2sN #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact #Neuroimmunology 🧪
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Can you take a joke?😂

New research suggests your ability (or inability) to laugh at yourself may say a lot about your personality and mental health.

Read more from the BBC: https://ow.ly/qfcL50ZIrcm #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact #HumorScience #SelfAwareness 🧪