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Societal Norms

Societal norms are the unwritten rules and expectations that guide behavior within a society or a specific group. These norms dictate what is considered…

Social Modeling

The adjustments in food intake that people make in response to those they are eating with (Vartanian et al., 2015).

Social Facilitation of Eating

The tendency for people to eat more when eating in groups than when eating alone (Herman, 2015).

Synaptic Plasticity

Synaptic plasticity refers to the ability of synapses (the connections between neurons) to strengthen or weaken over time in response to increases or decreases…

Synbiotics

Synbiotics are a synergistic combination of probiotics and prebiotics that promote the survival and activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut (De Vrese &…

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

A measurement scale (i.e., a validated questionnaire) is used within the fields of psychology and nutrition to measure one’s subjective experience or attitude to…

Prebiotics Can Improve Brain Function by Balancing Gut Microbes

Junk Food and the Brain: How Modern Diets May Contribute to Angry Rhetoric

Millions Are Suffering from Diet-Related Diseases. What Number Will Make Us Pay Attention?

Concerned About Overeating? Here’s What You Need to Know About Food Addiction

Minnesota Researchers Uncover Why Nicotine Withdrawal Causes Junk Food Cravings

Mushroom Consumption May Lower Risk of Depression

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