Ephi Lu

Stress Resilience

Stress resilience refers to an individual’s ability to adapt and effectively cope with stressful situations, maintaining emotional and mental well-being. It involves the capacity…

Stress Hyporesponsive Period (SHRP)

The Stress Hyporesponsive Period (SHRP) refers to a developmental stage in early life, typically observed in mammals, including humans, during which the stress response…

Somatic Nervous System

The somatic nervous system is a component of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) that controls voluntary movements and transmits sensory information from the body…

Societal Norms

Societal norms are the unwritten rules and expectations that guide behavior within a society or a specific group. These norms dictate what is considered…

Social Modeling

The adjustments in food intake that people make in response to those they are eating with (Vartanian et al., 2015).

Social Facilitation of Eating

The tendency for people to eat more when eating in groups than when eating alone (Herman, 2015).

Experts Call for Food Industry Change to Address Mental Health

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Low-Flavanol Diets May Contribute to Age-Related Memory Loss

Why Do Ultra-Processed Foods Make Us So Sad?

Research finds that a diet high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can increase the risk of depression by as much as 23%.

How Food Psychology Can Help with Mindful Eating

Poor Eating Habits of University Students Can Contribute to Future Health Issues