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Chronic inflammation

Chronic inflammation is a prolonged and sustained inflammatory response that can last weeks, months, or even years. Unlike acute inflammation, chronic inflammation can be…

Cholecystokinin (CCK)

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a type of gut hormone that is released after a meal, helps digestion, and reduces appetite (Gribble & Reimann, 2016).

Cerebral Cortex

Cerebral Cortex is the outermost convoluted surface layer of the brain, the primary function of which is to coordinate sensory and motor information.

Cephalic Phase Responses (CRPs)

Innate and learned physiological reactions to sensory signals that prepare the gastrointestinal tract for the optimal processing of ingested foods (Smeets, 2010).

Central Nervous System (CNS)

The central nervous system (CNS) is the body’s command center, consisting of the brain and spinal cord. It receives, processes, transfers information, and regulates…

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are organic compounds (i.e., carbon-based compounds) consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. They serve as a primary source of energy for living…

Food Is Medicine

Vegetarian Diet May Boost Mood and Cognitive Function

Study Finds Eating Fruit Midlife Associated with Less Late-Life Depression

Brain Circuits Connecting Stress to Gut Bacteria Reveal New Pathways for Immune Regulation

Study Reveals the Mediterranean Diet’s Role in Lowering Perceived Stress

TikToks—Even Neutral Ones—Harm Women’s Body Image, but Diet Videos Had the Worst Effect, Study Finds