Ephi Lu

Mitochondria

Mitochondria are organelles within cells responsible for energy production through the process of cellular respiration. Often referred to as the ‘powerhouses’ of the cell,…

Neurobiology

Neurobiology is the study of the structure, function, and mechanisms of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. It…

Neurocognitive disorder

A neurocognitive disorder is defined as an acquired decline in cognitive functions caused primarily by a medical disease such as Alzheimer’s or cerebrovascular disease…

Neurocognitive Functions

Neurocognitive functions are the cognitive processes associated with specific pathways or systems in the brain.

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative disease is a chronic, progressive neurological disorder characterized by nerve cell loss, which causes severe cognitive decline impacting memory, reasoning, emotions, and motor…

Neurodevelopment

We will use this term to refer to the brain’s development of neurological pathways that influence cognitive performance or functioning.

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…