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Your morning coffee or dark chocolate indulgence may be doing more than you think. Theobromine in both is associated with slower cellular aging. Read more inThe Washington Post: https://ow.ly/GsnK50XSBYQ #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Resistance training helps your brain make chemicals that promote a younger, healthier brain. Read more (plus cited APS Publications AJP-Regu study https://ow.ly/91T750XL4La) from Gretchen Reynolds The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/4afNDux #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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January 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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#FridayPhysiologyFact: The shingles vaccine may protect against #dementia, according to a recent study: ow.ly/yWrG50VuPSn via @nytimes #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
May 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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#FridayPhysiologyFact from Sci.News, "Citrus Fruit Consumption Helps Protect against Depression via Gut Microbiome: Study": ow.ly/PmYo50Val42 #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
March 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Adults who get federal nutrition help (SNAP) have a little bit less of a chance of developing #dementia. It could be because they're getting enough to eat (better for brain health). Read more in @nytimes.com: ow.ly/iPfc50WAgh8 #FridayPhysiologyFact #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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August 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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#FridayPhysiologyFact: People with lactose intolerance are more likely to have nightmares (maybe because gas and pain are factoring into their dreams): ow.ly/vytF50WnYm4 via Sci.News #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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July 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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#FridayPhysiologyFact: A solar-powered "smart" insole that turns the way we walk into electrical signals could "provide earlier warnings of dementia, orthopedic issues and lumbar disc problems" according to new research: ow.ly/rvJ250VNaqT via @washingtonpost.com #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
Two people are walking on the pavement. We only see the legs - one is wearing jeans, the other wearing shorts. Both are wearing sneakers.
May 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Air pollution might do more than harm our heart and lungs—it could cause nearsightedness in our kids too. Learn more in The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/42rLYgR #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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October 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Do you ever wonder why you can't wiggle just one toe at a time? (Did you even realize you can't?) Read more about the biomechanics in our feet and how your brain organizes the signals to help us move in Live Science: https://ow.ly/KbqO50XU7z0 #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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#FridayPhysiologyFact: Need to lower your blood pressure? Eating bananas may help by balancing your sodium-potassium ratio. • Read original study from AJP-Renal: ow.ly/x6es50WgmJf • Read Men’s Health UK article: ow.ly/rnux50WgmyG #ISpyPhysiology @ajprenaleic.bsky.social 🧪
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July 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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#FridayPhysiologyFact: Early findings suggest vitamin D might slow progression of #MultipleSclerosis but more study is needed: ow.ly/3pJP50VonjG via Live Science #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
April 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Put a little "oomph" into your chores and raise your heart rate. A few minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) can help offset the sitting many of us do. Read more from the BBC: https://ow.ly/bls150XGvT3 #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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What kind of coffee is healthiest? What should you put in it for the best health boost? Read the science behind your morning cup in The Washington Post: https://ow.ly/Fb2f50XbYlF #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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"Which Is Better, One Long Walk or Many Short Ones?" Check out the answer in The New York Times: https://ow.ly/kVVq50XjjhP #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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November 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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"Which Is Better, One Long Walk or Many Short Ones?" Check out the answer in The New York Times: https://ow.ly/kVVq50XjjhP #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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#FridayPhysiologyFact: "Staying Up Late Linked to Depression—Researchers Reveal Why": ow.ly/JK7450VmiG3 via @newsweek #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
March 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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#FridayPhysiologyFact: "Does exercise really help you live longer?" Find out in @CosmosMagazine: ow.ly/S3O650Voo0G #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
April 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🦇How do vampire bats get the energy to find their next meal? One lab set out to find the answer. Read more in The New York Times: https://ow.ly/6nmr50X4AI3 #ISpyPhysiology #ComparativePhysiology #Halloween #FridayPhysiologyFact #HalloweenCountdown CC: Ken Welch 🧪
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October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Are you refueling with every workout? Experts say most people undereat long runs but overfuel short ones. The sweet spot depends on duration and intensity. Learn more from The New York Times: https://ow.ly/Y5li50XrHAH #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Want to boost your memory and brain power? Eat some cheese or a cup of yogurt. Research suggests these fermented dairy sources promote communication between the gut and brain. Read more from Newsweek: https://ow.ly/mIHF50XoyNh #ISpyPhysiology #FridayPhysiologyFact 🧪
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November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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#FridayPhysiologyFact: "Why singing is good for your brain, even if you are no Beyoncé": ow.ly/oSOa50W7Mj5 via @washingtonpost.com #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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June 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Do you get more headaches in the summer? If you thought it was (pun warning!) "all in your head," turns out it's a thing. Heat, light and weather changes can all play a role. Read more in @nytimes.com: ow.ly/1Rf750WCbO5 #FridayPhysiologyFact #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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August 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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"Which Is Better, One Long Walk or Many Short Ones?" Check out the answer in The New York Times: https://ow.ly/Qs9w50XqgrW

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November 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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#FridayPhysiologyFact from sci.news, "Consuming Fruit, Dietary Fiber, Caffeine and Dairy May Be Associated with Reduced Risk of Tinnitus": ow.ly/cV1b50Von2X #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
April 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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#FridayPhysiologyFact: People heal more slowly than other primates, most likely because we don't have fur: ow.ly/AZZW50VNa1l via Discover Magazine #ISpyPhysiology 🧪
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May 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM