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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…

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