Ephi Lu

Healthy Eating Behaviors

These are eating patterns characterized by mindful food choices that support physical health, emotional well-being, and cognitive function. They involve eating in response to…

Structural Inequities

Structural inequities refer to deeply ingrained societal and institutional disparities that limit access to resources, opportunities, and rights for certain groups, often based on…

Loneliness

Loneliness is a subjective emotional state characterized by feelings of isolation or disconnection, regardless of one’s level of social interaction. It arises from a…

Health Halo Effect

The health halo effect occurs when consumers perceive a product as healthy based on one or a few positive attributes (e.g., “low fat” or…

Neuromarketing

Neuromarketing is a marketing technique that employs sensory stimuli, such as music, visual imagery, and color, to elicit subconscious emotional responses that influence consumer…

Social Factors

Social factors encompass the environmental and societal influences that shape individual health and well-being, such as socioeconomic status, education, cultural beliefs, social networks, and…

Making Health and Nutrition a Priority During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Observing public health measures and reducing exposure to the virus are required to slow the spread of this disease. No one knows…

A Greater Role in Nutritional Health

Drinking Plain Water Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Depression

The Lancet. “Globally, One in Five Deaths Are Associated with Poor Diet.”

Dark Chocolate for Depression

Lifestyle Is a Threat