Mom always told you to wash up for dinner—but did she teach you the "right" way?👏

It's #GlobalHandwashingDay, so let's revisit this Donga Science piece on the research behind proper #HandHygiene: https://ow.ly/K5n950ZV9rC #HandwashingHero #ISpyPhysiology #CleanHands 🧪

People with Type 1 #diabetes often heal more slowly. Could molecules already in your body help improve wound healing? Learn more in a researcher Q&A this week on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/Q2kw50ZXLex #Comparative2026 #T1D 🧪

#MetastaticBreastCancer (MBC) affects an estimated 155k people in the US.

On #MBCAwareness Day, let's look back at this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog on what metastatis is and how doctors treat it: https://ow.ly/B2At50ZV8Cg #BreastCancerAwareness #CancerResearch #PinkRibbon 🧪
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What a pain in the neck!💥

All that time we spend hunched over screens is awful for our necks—and can lead to health issues later.
BBC offers up some techniques to help save your neck: https://ow.ly/uHTJ50ZVCQr #ISpyPhysiology #NeckPain #PhysiologyTips 🧪

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 🧪

#Autumn is in full swing, but sadly not everyone can fully enjoy the season of foliage and #SweaterWeather.🍂

APS member Amanda Jo LeBlanc Ph.D. breaks down the #Science behind #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder in this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/ot9050ZSN1b #Physiology 🧪
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It's a leg malady that affects millions of US adults and can lead to serious heart issues—especially in women.

The The Washington Post explains #PeripheralArteryDisease (PAD), and how to spot & (hopefully) prevent it: https://ow.ly/oGAO50ZTI2E #ISpyPhysiology #SABV #HeartHealth
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Can extra weight weigh on your dog’s brain? You may be surprised to hear that #obesity can affect your furry friend's brain function. Learn more in a researcher Q&A this week on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/IfNh50ZVyTk #Comparative2026 🧪

It's #MolecularBioscienceWeek 🧪

It's an annual celebration of the impact of fundamental research—so, a great time to acknowledge its life-saving effects is by looking back at this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog on how drugs make it to market: https://ow.ly/UTCL50ZSMB1 #Physiology

It's #HispanicHeritageMonth, a great time to celebrate Hispanic heritage & culture in the U.S.👏

There's much we can learn from these communities—including how to live longer, healthier lives. Check out this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog for more: https://ow.ly/TL1E50ZPPO6 #HealthyLiving 🧪
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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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It's #InternationalCoffeeDay!☕

What better time to celebrate its health benefits? That's right—on top of giving you a morning boost, your cup o'joe could also help slow aging.

This Science Daily piece details the freshly-brewed research: https://ow.ly/UgqU50ZPOrp #ISpyPhysiology #AntiAging 🧪

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. 🎗️🩷

1 in 8 U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, but early detection greatly improves prognosis.
For more, read this vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog from APS member Natalya Zinkevich: https://ow.ly/H2Sb50ZPMsH #WomenHealth 🧪

Why do we get sick when we're busy and stressed out? The short answer is: Because we're busy and stressed out. Nadine Shetiah tells us more of the details this week on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/ghjG50ZTe5h 🧪

Junk food lovers beware!😯

New research suggests diets high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may also affect how the brain ages—potentially raising the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

More in Newsweek: https://ow.ly/UaaG50ZReBm #ISpyPhysiology #BrainHealth #HealthyEating 🧪
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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 🧪

Can our genes tell us what to eat? Kind of. "Understanding the relationship between our genetics and the foods we eat may allow us to make healthier choices," says APS member Macy Stahl. Read more on the #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/hNtX50ZQIQr #HumanGenomeProject 🧪

It's the first day of fall!🍂
Time to indulge in those warm, comfort flavors of the season—like pumpkin spice.😋

But why does it taste warm? This vintage #ISpyPhysiology blog explores the science behind why some flavors taste warm (or cool) to us: https://ow.ly/pqwz50ZOmql #FoodScience #ComfortFood 🧪

What can we learn about #HealthyAging from studying Olympic-level athletes? Quite a bit, actually.

Some timely reading for #HealthyAgingMonth: APS member Jonathan Hoch examines how the heart can adapt as you age in this #ISpyPhysiology blog: https://ow.ly/E25550ZOnhi #AgingWell #Physiology 🧪

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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