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Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine is a systems-biology-based approach to clinical practice that seeks to identify and address the underlying causes of chronic disease by examining the…

Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a DSM-5-TR diagnostic category of conditions that emerge during the developmental period — typically before a child enters grade school —…

BioPsychoSocial Model (BPSM)

A biopsychosocial–spiritual perspective is used within social work as defined by the NASW and recognizes the importance of whole-person care, taking into account a…

Habit Loop

A habit loop is a three-part neurological pattern that explains how habits form and persist in the brain. It consists of a cue (trigger),…

Mesolimbic Dopaminergic System

The mesolimbic dopaminergic system is a midbrain-to-forebrain circuit in which dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) project to the nucleus accumbens and…

Interoception

Interoception is the perception of the body’s internal physiological state — the receiving, encoding, neural representation, and conscious perception of internal bodily signals (Ceunen…

Changing Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood

Diet, Gut Microbes Affect Effectiveness of Cancer Treatment, Research Reveals

More Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Health Harms

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop heart disease and to die sooner than those who stick with foods…

The Link Between Food and Mental Health

Simple Sugars Wipe Out Beneficial Gut Bugs

Eating Green Veggies Improves Immune Defenses