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Chronotype characteristics of professional athletes in China: a comprehensive descriptive study
This study aimed to deepen our understanding of athletes ’ sleep chronotypes and provide a foundation for developing ... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - November 8, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Chenhao Tan, Jiaojiao Lu, Jinhao Wang, Yan An, Guohuan Cao, Defeng Zhao and Jun Qiu Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Signatures of adaptation in myopia-related genes on the sunlight exposure hypothesis
Myopia is a common eye disorder that results from gene-environment interactions. The prevalence of myopia varies across populations, and exposure to bright sunlight may prevent its development. We hypothesize ... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - November 2, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Tian Xia and Kazuhiro Nakayama Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Multipoint surface electromyography measurement using bull ’s-eye electrodes for wide-area topographic analysis
Surface electromyography (sEMG) is primarily used to analyze individual and neighboring muscle activity. However, using a broader approach can enable simultaneous measurement of multiple muscles, which is esse... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - October 27, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Megumi Shimura, Akihiko Mizumoto, Yali Xia and Yoshihiro Shimomura Tags: Short report Source Type: research

Venous dilation effect of hot towel (moist and dry heat) versus hot pack for peripheral intravenous catheterization: a quasi-experimental study
Heat application before peripheral intravenous catheterization is recommended for venous dilation. Hot pack application enlarges the venous diameter in healthy adults; however, hot towels (moist and dry heat) ... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - October 19, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Kae Yasuda, Inaho Shishido, Michito Murayama, Sanae Kaga and Rika Yano Tags: Original article Source Type: research

A two-week exercise intervention improves cold symptoms and sleep condition in cold-sensitive women
We examined whether an aerobic exercise intervention in young women with cold sensitivity symptoms improves sleep quality and decreases cold complaints. Furthermore, we examined the association with increased ... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - September 29, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Fumio Yamazaki, Kana Inoue, Nanako Ohmi and Chika Okimoto Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Association between serum albumin levels and height loss in Japanese workers: a retrospective study
Height loss starting in middle age was previously shown to be associated with high cardiovascular mortality in later life. However, the factors associated with height loss remain unknown. Since low serum album... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - September 12, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Yuji Shimizu, Hidenobu Hayakawa, Eiko Honda, Nagisa Sasaki, Midori Takada, Takeo Okada, Tetsuya Ohira and Masahiko Kiyama Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Effects of bathing-induced changes in body temperature on sleep
Passive body heating before sleep is well known to lead to improved sleep. However, the effects of the degree of change in body temperature by bathing on sleep quality are unclear. The present study aimed to c... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - September 8, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Takafumi Maeda, Hiroko Koga, Takashi Nonaka and Shigekazu Higuchi Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Effects of others ’ gaze and facial expression on an observer’s microsaccades and their association with ADHD tendencies
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of others ’ gaze on an observer’s microsaccades. We also aimed to conduct preliminary investigations on the relationship between the microsaccadic response to a g... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - September 7, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Yuki Motomura, Sayuri Hayashi, Ryousei Kurose, Hiroki Yoshida, Takashi Okada and Shigekazu Higuchi Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Alexithymia characteristics are associated with salience network activity in healthy participants: an arterial spin labeling study
Alexithymia, a personality trait characterized by difficulties in identifying and expressing their emotions despite having a range of emotional experiences, can impact individuals ’ stress coping mechanisms. Wh... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - September 6, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Yuki Motomura, Ayaka Fukuzaki, Sanami Eto, Naoki Hirabayashi, Motoharu Gondo, Satoshi Izuno, Osamu Togao, Koji Yamashita, Kazufumi Kikuchi, Nobuyuki Sudo and Kazufumi Yoshihara Tags: Original article Source Type: research

The effect of FTO gene rs9939609 polymorphism on the association between colorectal cancer and different types of dietary fat intake: a case-control study
This study aimed to investigate the effect of f... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - August 5, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Azadeh Hajipour, Naeemeh Hassanpour Ardekanizadeh, Zahra Roumi, Soheila Shekari, Bahareh Aminnezhad Kavkani, Seyedeh Hayedeh Mousavi Shalmani, Bojlul Bahar, Shirin Tajadod, Marjan Ajami, Ghasem Azizi Tabesh, Maryam Gholamalizadeh and Saeid Doaei Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Association of sarcopenia, pre-sarcopenia, and dynapenia with the onset and progression of locomotive syndrome in Japanese older adults: a cross-sectional study
Sarcopenia commonly occurs in older adults with motor disorders requiring long-term care, and the clinical features of sarcopenia are associated with locomotive syndrome. Dynapenia is the age-related loss of m... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - August 3, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Hungu Jung, Shigeharu Tanaka, Shusei Kataoka and Ryo Tanaka Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Few dental indices in modern Bulgarian population from southern Bulgaria
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the reduction of the distal teeth towards the medial ones in one functional dental group in southern Bulgarian population. (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - July 22, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Zdravka Harizanova, Atanas Baltadjiev, Ferihan Popova and Marieta Peycheva Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Sitting vs. supine ultrasound measurements of the vastus medialis: correlations with MRI measurements and age considerations
Muscle thickness (MT) and echo intensity (EI) measurements are ultrasound alternatives to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for evaluating muscle quantity and quality. The vastus medialis (VM) is a clinically i... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - July 15, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Masashi Taniguchi, Yoshihiro Fukumoto, Masahide Yagi, Tetsuya Hirono, Momoko Yamagata, Ryusuke Nakai, Yosuke Yamada, Misaka Kimura and Noriaki Ichihashi Tags: Original article Source Type: research

What makes people grow? Love and hope
Hope and love are popular themes of literature and art in many human societies. The human physiology of love and hope is less well understood. This review presents evidence that the lack of love and/or hope de... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - July 13, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Barry Bogin Tags: Review Source Type: research

Effects of ice slurry ingestion on body temperature and softball pitching performance in a hot environment: a randomized crossover trial
Although softball players are often required to play in hot environments, scarce evidence is available regarding the effects of ice slurry ingestion on body temperature and pitching performance in softball pit... (Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology)
Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - June 29, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Urara Numata, Takuma Yanaoka, Shiho Kurosaka and Hiroshi Hasegawa Tags: Original article Source Type: research