Reduced oxygen levels lead to increased blood flow The researchers believe the boost to executive function is tied to physiological changes triggered by the reduced oxygen. When oxygen levels drop, ...

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Nighttime drops in ocean oxygen raise energy use in small reef fish. Repeated stress could affect reef health as oceans warm.

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The Chesapeake Bay saw oxygen levels hit record lows this summer. That’s according to the hypoxia measurement, which is performed twice a month. Hypoxia happens when water has less than 2 mg/l of ...

When oxygen levels drop, the body responds by increasing blood flow to the brain and enhancing its ability to extract oxygen more efficiently. "For people who can't exercise, those in the ICU or with ...