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Sensation

The process by which we receive information from the environment (Wozniak, 2011),.

Secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIgA)

sIgA is an antibody secreted by plasma cells into the gut lumen. It forms a protective barrier against harmful pathogens that enter the gut…

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia, which derives from the Greek words “schízein” (splitting) and “phrḗn” (mind), is a severe psychotic disorder characterized by significant deficits in cognition, behavior,…

Satiety

Satiety is a feeling of “fullness” that occurs after an eating episode and has an appetite-suppressant effect (Booth, 2003).

Psychological Resilience

Psychological resilience refers to an individual’s ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity, trauma, or stress. It involves mental toughness, emotional strength, and…

Food Texture

Food texture is defined as a group of physical properties derived from food structure that can be sensed by elements of the oral and…

Living in a Disadvantaged Neighborhood Affects Food Choices, Weight Gain and the Microstructure of the Brain

A Brief History of Psychobiotics

The Gut Microbiome May Unlock New Treatment Paradigms for Neurological Diseases

Are You Undoing the Benefits of Your Healthy Diet with Snacks?

Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Higher Risk of Depression, Research Finds

Neighborhood Woes: How Living Conditions Impact Brain Structure and Diet