Ephi Morphew-Lu

Learning

The acquisition of novel information, behaviors, or abilities after practice, observation, or other experiences, as evidenced by a change in behavior, knowledge, or brain…

Innate immune system

The innate immune system is a subdivision of the immune system. It consists of various physical and chemical barriers that serve as the first…

Injunctive Norms

Injunctive social norms reflect what most group members think they should do (i.e., ‘you should eat more vegetables’). Thus, an injunctive norm involves one’s…

Inhibitory Control

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

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…

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is the primary neuroendocrine system in the human body that regulates stress response mechanisms (DeMorrow, 2018). It represents the interaction…

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

Keto Diet May Help Lower Cholesterol, Toxic Proteins in Alzheimer’s Disease

‘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