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Reliability of Physiological Responses Induced by Basic Emotions: A Pilot Study
Although emotion-specific autonomic responses based on the discrete theory of emotion have been widely studied, studies on the reliability of physiological responses to emotional stimuli are limited. In this s... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - November 28, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Eun-Hye Jang, Sangwon Byun, Mi-Sook Park and Jin-Hun Sohn Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Performance of newly developed body mass index cut-off for diagnosing obesity among Ethiopian adults
Obesity is defined as unhealthy excess body fat, which increases the risk of premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases. Early screening and prevention of obesity is critical for averting associated mor... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - October 26, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Makeda Sinaga, Tilahun Yemane, Elsah Tegene, David Lidstrom and Tefera Belachew Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Estimation of stature from finger and phalange lengths in a Korean adolescent
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Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - October 22, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Ilsun Rhiu and Wonjoon Kim Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Longevity-associated mitochondrial DNA 5178 C/A polymorphism modifies effect of aging on renal function in male Japanese health checkup examinees: an exploratory cross-sectional study
The objective of this study was to investigate whether Mt5178 C/A polymorphism influences th... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - September 5, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Iichiro Ohtsu, Mamoru Ishikawa, Naomi Matsunaga, Kanae Karita, Masao Yoshida, Hirotaka Ochiai, Takako Shirasawa, Takahiko Yoshimoto, Akira Minoura, Shogo Sai and Akatsuki Kokaze Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Non-visual effects of diurnal exposure to an artificial skylight, including nocturnal melatonin suppression
Recently, more consideration is being given to the beneficial effects of lighting on the maintenance and promotion of the health and well-being of office occupants in built environments. A new lighting technol... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - August 28, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Akira Yasukouchi, Takafumi Maeda, Kazuyoshi Hara and Hiroyuki Furuune Tags: Original article Source Type: research

The effects of toe grip training on physical performance and cognitive function of nursing home residents
Toe grip-related training requires individuals to actively exercise muscles that are not frequently used; therefore, it may improve not only toe grip strength but also cognitive function. The purpose of this s... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - August 28, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Ryota Tsuyuguchi, Satoshi Kurose, Takayuki Seto, Nana Takao, Aya Fujii, Hiromi Tsutsumi, Shingo Otsuki and Yutaka Kimura Tags: Original article Source Type: research

An overview of hand postures and aging on morphological changes of the median nerve
High-resolution ultrasound is being widely used in carpal tunnel examination to understand morphological and biomechanical characteristics of the median nerve and surrounding anatomy structures. (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - August 8, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Ping Yeap Loh, Wen Liang Yeoh and Satoshi Muraki Tags: Short report Source Type: research

Effect of food intake on respiratory chemosensitivity to CO2 in young adults
We examined the effect of ... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - July 8, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Keiji Hayashi, Misato Suekuni and Koji Sugiyama Tags: Short report Source Type: research

Effects of fat distribution on lung function in young adults
To study the associations between fat distribution and lung functions in healthy subjects of young adults and to explore potential gender difference in these correlations. (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - June 24, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Liqian Huang, Ziliang Ye, Jingjing Lu, Cunqing Kong, Qingqing Zhu, Binbin Huang, Zerong Wang, Lin Xu, Qiongying Deng, Jiangu Gong and Peng Liu Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Association of taller stature with lower cardiovascular disease mortality in Asian people: a systematic review
Adult height can serve as a disease marker. While taller stature has been reported to be linked to a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), an influence of the height on CVD is not fully understood in... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - June 7, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Hiroyuki Teraura, Tatsuya Suzuki and Kazuhiko Kotani Tags: Review Source Type: research

ERP study on the associations of peripheral oxytocin and prolactin with inhibitory processes involving emotional distraction
Child maltreatment is a major health and social welfare problem, with serious and longstanding consequences. Impulse control ability plays an important role in reducing the risk of child maltreatment. The aim ... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - May 17, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Sayuri Hayashi, Ayami Tsuru, Fumi Kishida, Yeon-Kyu Kim, Shigekazu Higuchi and Yuki Motomura Tags: Original article Source Type: research

NR3C1 gene polymorphisms are associated with high-altitude pulmonary edema in Han Chinese
High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a life-threatening form of non-cardiogenic edema which occurs in unacclimatized individuals after rapid ascent to high altitude. NR3C1 gene encodes for glucocorticoid recep... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - April 18, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Yingzhong Yang, Hui Du, Yuhong Li, Wei Guan, Feng Tang, Qin Ga and Ri-Li Ge Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Pitfalls of assessment of autonomic function by heart rate variability
Although analysis of heart rate variability is widely used for the assessment of autonomic function, its fundamental framework linking low-frequency and high-frequency components of heart rate variability with... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - March 13, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Junichiro Hayano and Emi Yuda Tags: Review Source Type: research

A review of the studies on nonvisual lighting effects in the field of physiological anthropology
Here, we review the history and the trends in the research on the nonvisual effect of light in the field of physiological anthropology. Research on the nonvisual effect of light in the field of physiological a... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - January 22, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Tetsuo Katsuura and Soomin Lee Tags: Review Source Type: research

Effects of the differences in mental states on the mirror system activities when observing hand actions
It is known that the activities of the mirror system are related to imitation and understanding of the intention of an action. It has been reported that the activity of the mirror system is higher for observat... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - January 3, 2019 Category: Physiology Authors: Yuki Ikeda, Yuki Nishimura and Shigekazu Higuchi Tags: Original article Source Type: research