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Antibiotics-induced microbiota depletion (AIMD)

Antibiotic-induced microbiota depletion (AIMD) refers to the administration of one or more antibiotics that deplete the microbiota and disrupt the microbial balance, including richness…

Afferent vagus nerve

Afferent vagus nerve are the sensory neurons that carry information from various parts of the body organs (such as the gut) and transmit it…

Affect/Affective Processes

(pronounced af-ekt). Affect refers to the experience and expression of emotions, including moods, feelings, and emotional responses to stimuli. It can be positive (e.g.,…

Afferent Nerves

Afferent nerves or sensory nerve fibers carry signals from various body parts (e.g., the eye, skin, joints, muscles, and visceral organs) toward the central…

Afferent Signaling

Afferent signaling refers to transmitting sensory information from the body’s organs (such as the gut, heart, and liver) to the brain and spinal cord.…

Appetite Regulation

Appetite regulation is a complex feedback system between the hypothalamus, peripheral organs, and physiological, psychological, and environmental variables controlling energy balance, hunger, and satiety.

The Link Between Our Food, Gut Microbiome and Depression

Eating a High Calorie Diet Disrupts Food Intake Regulation

High Inflammatory Diet Found to Increase Likelihood of Depression, New Study Finds

Gut-Brain Connection: 3 Fatty Acids May Be Linked to Tau-Mediated Damage

Mother’s Healthy, Comprehensive Diet Supports the Child’s Neurodevelopment, Study Reveals

Loneliness Among College Students Related to Altered Diet Quality and Physical Inactivity