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Amygdala

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped region deep within the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions, particularly fear and anxiety. It…

Ambient Odor

An odor one is not consciously aware of.

Allostasis

The process by which the body responds to stressors in order to regain homeostasis.

Alliesthesia

As introduced in the DSPR, alliesthesia is the concept that any stimulus capable of supporting our homeostasis will be perceived as pleasant, while any…

Affect/Affective Processes

(pronounced af-ekt). Affect refers to the experience and expression of emotions, including moods, feelings, and emotional responses to stimuli. It can be positive (e.g.,…

Autonomic nervous system (ANS)

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a subdivision of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) that regulates the body’s vital functions, such as blood pressure,…

Processed Food Hurts Your Immune System — And Your Kids’ Too

A study published in Nutrition Journal looked at the impact the Western diet and lifestyle has on people’s immune function. It found that…

A Greater Role in Nutritional Health

Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel?

Nutritional psychiatrists counsel patients on how better eating may be another tool in helping to ease depression and anxiety and may lead to better…

Could Junk Food Lead to Poor Eye Health as You Age?

Aim to fill your plate with fruit, dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetables—instead of processed and fried foods—research suggests…

Sometimes Frozen Vegetables Can Be Even Healthier than Fresh – Here’s Why

Frozen veggies line the freezers from top to bottom at the grocery store. But with many myths floating around today discrediting frozen…

Coronavirus: How to Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy to Fight COVID-19

Many countries have sealed their borders and put the population under voluntary or enforced lockdown. Cultural and sporting events…