Communication between the immune and neuroendocrine systems is an active continuous process necessary to maintain health. 1,2 How this transpires in reality is curious. In brief, inflammatory markers ...

Hormones are a crucial part of the body's signaling system, and the controlled release of these compounds affects tissues around the body. Each of these hormones induces specific responses from these ...

Neuroplasticity, or brain plasticity, can be defined as the ability of the nervous system to alter its activity in response to a stimulus by reorganizing its structure, function, and neuronal ...

We make decisions constantly—from the moment we open our eyes to the moment we fall asleep. Some are so small we hardly notice them: coffee or tea, sweater or jacket, reply now or later. Others feel ...

Your gut may be talking to your brain in ways we never imagined. Scientists have discovered a “neurobiotic sense” — a rapid-response system where colon cells detect microbial proteins and instantly ...

Nancy L. Weaver, PhD, MPH is the Founder and CEO of Support Over Silence, LLC and a Professor of Public Health at Saint Louis University. She has received funding from the NIH and the CDC among other ...