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Leaky gut

Leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is an adverse digestive condition in which the gut barrier becomes more permeable, allowing the entry…

Mechanism

In the context of DMHR, a mechanism refers to the detailed series of events or processes at the molecular, cellular, or physiological level that…

Maladaptive Eating Behaviors-

Maladaptive eating behaviors refer to patterns of eating that are harmful to physical or mental health. These behaviors often develop as coping mechanisms for…

Maladaptive Stress Response

The maladaptive stress response is a physiological and psychological reaction to stress that is considered detrimental to the individual’s well-being. It hinders effective coping,…

Memory B-Cells

Memory B-cells are B-cells that “remember” previous encounters with specific pathogens. In subsequent exposures, memory B-cells facilitate a faster and more robust immune response,…

Memory Consolidation

Memory consolidation is the process by which newly acquired information is stabilized and strengthened in the brain, making it more resistant to interference or…

Processed Food Hurts Your Immune System — And Your Kids’ Too

A study published in Nutrition Journal looked at the impact the Western diet and lifestyle has on people’s immune function. It found that…

A Greater Role in Nutritional Health

Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel?

Nutritional psychiatrists counsel patients on how better eating may be another tool in helping to ease depression and anxiety and may lead to better…

Could Junk Food Lead to Poor Eye Health as You Age?

Aim to fill your plate with fruit, dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetables—instead of processed and fried foods—research suggests…

Sometimes Frozen Vegetables Can Be Even Healthier than Fresh – Here’s Why

Frozen veggies line the freezers from top to bottom at the grocery store. But with many myths floating around today discrediting frozen…

Coronavirus: How to Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy to Fight COVID-19

Many countries have sealed their borders and put the population under voluntary or enforced lockdown. Cultural and sporting events…