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Efferent Nerves

Efferent, or motor, nerve fibers carry signals from the central nervous system toward the peripheral nervous system, including the muscle nerves (Mathews et al.,…

Economic Accessibility

Economic accessibility refers to the ability of individuals or groups to afford goods, services, or resources necessary for a decent standard of living. It…

Diet-Mental Health Relationship (DMHR)

The Diet-Mental Health Relationship (DMHR) is an umbrella term used within the field of nutritional psychology. It represents a multifaceted concept serving as a…

Diet-Psychosocial Relationship (DPR)

The Diet-Psychosocial Relationship (DPR) delves into the intricate interplay of various influencers such as peers, family, culture, community, society, religion, and socioeconomic factors in…

Distal action

Action in which gut peptides exert influence beyond the gut, such as on the brain, liver, pancreas, and fatty tissues, by traveling through the…

Distress

Distress is negative stress that results from situations perceived as threatening, harmful, or overwhelming. It can lead to anxiety, discomfort, and a decline in…

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