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Inhibitory Control

The involuntary or voluntary ability to withhold behavior. This capacity is generally considered an executive function at the voluntary level.

Inflammation

Inflammation is the body’s response to injury, infection, or irritants involving immune cell activation and the release of signaling molecules. Chronic inflammation can lead…

Inflammasomes

Inflammasomes are large protein complexes that play a central role in the immune system’s response to infections and cellular stress. Inflammasomes are formed in…

HPA Dysbiosis-Neuroinflammatory Cycle

The HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis dysbiosis-neuroinflammatory cycle is a proposed mechanism of how chronic stress and an imbalanced gut microbiota can contribute to the development…

Hunger hormones

Hunger hormones stimulate appetite and the desire to eat. Ghrelin is a notable example of a hunger hormone.

Hyper-palatable foods (HPFs)

Hyper-palatable foods (HPFs) are food categories distinguished by their highly pleasurable taste and sensory appeal, attributed to their elevated levels of fat, sodium, simple…

Connections Between Food Additives and Psychiatric Disorders

Discover what the current research says about food additives and mental disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Balanced Diet Linked to Superior Brain Health and Cognitive Function, Study Finds

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‘Ozempic Personality’: Why You May Not Act Like Yourself on Weight Loss Drugs

Statistical Analysis Highlights the Benefits of Mediterranean Diet on Emotional Well-Being

Roasted Green Tea, a Japanese Staple, Could Boost Cognitive Performance