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Neuroendocrine Cells

Neuroendocrine cells are specialized cells that share features of both nerve cells (neurons) and hormone-secreting endocrine cells. They receive signals in the form of…

Endocrine Cells

Endocrine cells are specialized cells that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream. These hormones play a critical role in regulating numerous bodily…

Affect/Affective Processes

(pronounced af-ekt). Affect refers to the experience and expression of emotions, including moods, feelings, and emotional responses to stimuli. It can be positive (e.g.,…

Antibodies

Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are proteins produced by B-cells in response to the presence of antigens. They bind to specific antigens, marking them…

Afferent Nerves

Afferent nerves or sensory nerve fibers carry signals from various body parts (e.g., the eye, skin, joints, muscles, and visceral organs) toward the central…

Afferent Signaling

Afferent signaling refers to transmitting sensory information from the body’s organs (such as the gut, heart, and liver) to the brain and spinal cord.…

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…