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Micronutrients

Micronutrients are essential nutrients that the body needs in smaller quantities than macronutrients (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). These include vitamins and minerals crucial…

Mindful Eating

Mindful eating is an approach to food consumption that involves paying full attention to the sensory experience of eating and being present in the…

Neuroadaptive/Neural Adaptation

The changes the brain undergoes to accommodate the presence of a new substance or condition.

Neuroanatomy/Neuroanatomical

These terms refer to the anatomy specific to the central nervous system, which involves the brain’s structures. Neuroanatomy is best understood within the context…

Neurobiological Mechanisms

Neurobiological mechanisms are the fundamental processes within the nervous system, including neurons, neurotransmitters, and molecular pathways, that underlie various physiological and psychological functions. They…

Neurons

Neurons, also known as nerve cells, are the basic building blocks of the nervous system. They are specialized cells that process and transmit information…

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