Ephi Lu

Ecological Momentary Assessment Methods (EMA)

A data collection method that aims to assess the behaviors and psychological processes of study participants in their everyday lives. This is achieved by…

Diet-Mental Health Relationship (DMHR)

The Diet-Mental Health Relationship (DMHR) is an umbrella term used within the field of nutritional psychology. It represents a multifaceted concept serving as a…

Diet-Psychosocial Relationship (DPR)

The Diet-Psychosocial Relationship (DPR) delves into the intricate interplay of various influencers such as peers, family, culture, community, society, religion, and socioeconomic factors in…

Distal action

Action in which gut peptides exert influence beyond the gut, such as on the brain, liver, pancreas, and fatty tissues, by traveling through the…

Distress

Distress is negative stress that results from situations perceived as threatening, harmful, or overwhelming. It can lead to anxiety, discomfort, and a decline in…

Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that functions in various brain pathways, contributing to reward, motivation, and motor control. It plays a key role in the…

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