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December is here again, and we’ve tackled another year of physiology facts on the I Spy Physiology blog. This year, we’ve delved into topics ranging from the link between childhood stress and medical problems in ad*lthood, to how researchers use virtual reality in the clas*room to teach physiology, to the many reasons why marriage is … Continue reading 2018’s Most-read Posts ‘Tis the season for holiday parties—which may include a flurry of festive co*ktails that sound too delicious not to try. Overindulge and you may wake up feeling groggy with a pounding head and a mouth drier than a month-old pine tree. Hangovers are no fun, that’s for sure. So how did you go from being … Continue reading The ‘Holidaze’: What Happens in Your Body to Cause a Hangover We often hear about high blood pressure and how it can be dangerous to health, but low blood pressure isn’t talked about as much. For most However, in cases of severe disease or major injury, … Continue reading Circulatory Failure: When Blood Pressure Dips Too Low The phrase “circadian rhythm” seems to appear with increasing frequency in the news. The study of circadian rhythm also got a boost when the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to three pioneering researchers in this area. But many people may not understand what it means and why it’s important. All biological … Continue reading Spotlight On: Circadian Rhythm Leaves are falling, the air is crisp and everywhere you turn, mums and hay bales decorate yards and front porches. With autumn in full swing and Thanksgiving coming up, the grocery store shelves are heavy with root vegetables and squashes, especially pumpkins. In addition to the seasonal appeal, pumpkin contains nutrients that are good for … Continue reading Pumpkins: Orange, Tasty and Good for Your Health. MAYBE SHE’S BORN WITH IT: GENETICS GIVE COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS THEIR EDGE. Competitive swimming is a demanding sport that requires maintaining a high level of activity—while partially submerged in the