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Mood
Mood can be defined as a temporary state of mind or feeling. It is also defined as a conscious state of mind or predominant…
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Myelin
Myelin is a protective, fatty substance that wraps around and insulates nerve fibers, also known as axons, in the nervous system. This insulation, resembling…
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Natural killer (NK) cells are white blood cells that are crucial components of the innate immune system. They are known for their ability to…
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Factors influenced by dietary intake that are associated with unhealthy psychological functioning include fatigue, depressive feelings and thoughts, stress, distress, nervousness, anhedonia (inability to…
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The nervous system, comprising the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), is a complex network of nerves and cells transmitting…
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Neural plasticity, or neuroplasticity, is the brain’s ability to adapt to environmental changes by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections (Pickersgill et al., 2022).
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