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Pathobionts

Pathobionts are microorganisms that are a part of the human microbiome and usually live as non-harmful symbionts but can cause harm under certain circumstances.…

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The parasympathetic nervous system is a division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), often called the “rest and digest” system. It promotes relaxation, slowing…

Phylum

A phylum is a major category for classifying living organisms based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships. It helps organize diverse species into broad…

Pleasure

A transient emotional state resulting from the satisfaction of a desire or a craving (as opposed to happiness, which refers to a lasting emotional…

Polyphenols

Polyphenols are a diverse group of naturally occurring compounds found in plants, characterized by the presence of multiple phenol groups. They have antioxidant properties…

Proteomics

Proteomics is a branch of biology that studies proteins’ function, expression, and degradation within living organisms (Graves & Haystead, 2002).

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…