Ephi Lu

Anxiety

Anxiety is an emotion we experience when we anticipate danger, but that danger has not yet materialized. In such a situation, we experience a…

Metabolic Psychiatry

Metabolic psychiatry explores the connections between metabolic factors—such as glucose metabolism, insulin resistance, and inflammation—and mental health. It examines how these factors can influence…

Metabolomics

Metabolomics is the study of the complete set of metabolites in a biological system, such as cells, tissues, or organisms. It involves analyzing small…

Hidden Hunger

Hidden hunger refers to a form of malnutrition where individuals suffer from deficiencies in essential micronutrients—such as iron, zinc, iodine, and vitamin A—despite consuming…

Synaptogenesis

Synaptogenesis refers to the formation of synapses, the connections through which neurons transmit information to one another. This process is essential for the development…

Myelination

Myelination is the process by which myelin, a fatty substance, forms a protective sheath around nerve fibers (axons). This process enhances the speed and…

The Startling Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Tops Other Psychotherapies in Reducing Inflammation

Probiotics Lower Rehospitalization Rates in Bipolar Disorder

Fast Food Makes the Immune System More Aggressive in the Long Term

Stabilize Your Mood with Food

: hormonal destabilization, inflammation/ oxidation, and insulin resistance.

A Closer Look at the Importance of Gut Mechanisms in Depression