But we may have this backwards, because many signals go up to the brain from the gut (2) as well as going down to the gut. So new science is showing that in at least some cases, changes in the gut are actually causing the anxiety and depression rather than the other way around. H...
Now research in rodents suggests that gut microbes may alter the inventory of microRNAs - molecules that help keep cells in working order by managing protein production-in brain regions involved in controlling anxiety. The findings, reported online August 25 in Microbiome, could help scientists ...
Conversely, chronic stress can be thought of as stress that's continuous. If you're experiencing chronic stress, your body stays on high alert and in a high metabolic function,which can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression and lowered immune function, Peake...
the psychological stress and anxiety experienced by athletes before endurance races is undoubtedly one reason lines for Porta-Johns are often as long as those for the latest and greatest ride at Disney World. Unlike rats, though, humans can usually keep it in long enough to avoid making a publ...
Nausea is a natural reaction when the human body feels like something is amiss Anxiety affects the gut, the eyes, and many other pathways that can contribute to nausea Anxiety can also make you sensitive to “normal” feelings, increasing the severity of feelings that may otherwise have been ...
Explore the science behind the gut-brain connection, how our microbiome activity influences our emotions and healthy poop routine.
How Stress Affects The Body 压力如何影响身体Brain: difficulty concentrating, anxiety, depression, irritability, mood, mind fog大脑: 注意力不集中、焦虑、抑郁、易怒、情绪低落、思维混乱Cardiovascular: higher cholesterol, high blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack and stroke心血管疾病: 高胆固醇,...
It's a gut feeling: How the gut microbiota affects the state of mind Common human experience shows that stress and anxiety may modulate gut function. Such observations have been combined with an increasing evidence base that has culminated in the concept of the brain-gut axis. Nevertheless, it...
Anxiety affects everyone differently, and the way that you handle anxiety and stress can determine whether it causes you to gain or lose weight. If you're embarking on a weight loss journey, it's important to understand how your mental health can impact the time it takes for you to hit ...
Inone study, Dinan and his colleagues fed mice probiotics similar to those found in yogurt. Mice given the microbes behaved less anxiously and were more likely to venture into the open, exposed parts of a maze. They also had higher levels of GABA, which can be involved in anxiety and depre...