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Amygdala

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped region deep within the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions, particularly fear and anxiety. It…

Allostasis

Allostasis is the process by which the body responds to stressors in order to regain homeostasis. This stress response involves coordinated changes across the…

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…

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.…

Antibiotics-induced microbiota depletion (AIMD)

Antibiotics Induced microbiota depletion (AIMD) refers to the administration of one or more antibiotics that deplete the microbiota and disrupt the microbial balance, including…

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…