Ephi Lu

Ambient Odor

An odor one is not consciously aware of.

Allostasis

The process by which the body responds to stressors in order to regain homeostasis.

Alliesthesia

As introduced in the DSPR, alliesthesia is the concept that any stimulus capable of supporting our homeostasis will be perceived as pleasant, while any…

Afferent Systems

An afferent systems consists of neurons and neurotransmitters that transmit signals from various body parts (e.g., eyes, skin, joints, muscles, and visceral organs) to…

Autonomic nervous system (ANS)

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a subdivision of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) that regulates the body’s vital functions, such as blood pressure,…

Basal Ganglia

The basal ganglia is a part of the brain comprising multiple structures that primarily modulate motor tone and involuntary motor movement. Damage to this…

Changing Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood

Diet, Gut Microbes Affect Effectiveness of Cancer Treatment, Research Reveals

More Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Health Harms

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop heart disease and to die sooner than those who stick with foods…

The Link Between Food and Mental Health

Simple Sugars Wipe Out Beneficial Gut Bugs

Eating Green Veggies Improves Immune Defenses