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Visceral Eating Pleasure

The short-lived hedonic relief created by the satisfaction of eating impulses. Visceral eating pleasure is the by-product of relieving a visceral urge, often beyond…

Vagus nerve

The vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve, one of the longest and most complex. It originates in the brainstem and travels to the…

Vagotomy

A surgical procedure involves removing all or a part of the vagus nerve that innervates the stomach, interrupting the nerve’s signal transmission (Rabben et…

Urbanization

Urbanization is the process through which an increasing proportion of a population resides in urban areas, resulting in the growth and expansion of cities…

Urban Stress

Urban stress refers to the heightened psychological and emotional pressure experienced by individuals living in urban environments. Factors contributing to urban stress include congestion,…

Urban Living

Urban living pertains to residing in cities or densely populated areas. It involves various aspects of daily life, including housing, transportation, employment, recreation, and…

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