How Does Smell Get from the Nose to the Brain?

How Does Smell Get from the Nose to the Brain?

Odorous substances in the air are processed through the following steps: 1. What Part of the Brain Is Most Responsible for Smell? There are several and important parts of the brain that are responsible for smell; however, the olfactory bulb is responsible for transmitting the olfactory (smell) information from the olfactory nerves to the brain…

What Are the 7 Major Nutrients for Mental Health?

What Are the 7 Major Nutrients for Mental Health?

Mental health issues can be prevented or significantly reduced by ensuring that the foods we eat contain the following nutrients: 1. Omega3 1.1. What Are Omega3 Fatty Acids Good For? Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for the metabolism of lipid in our body and that can only be provided by the diet. Omega-3 fatty acids…

Why Am I feeling dizzy all the time?

Why Am I feeling dizzy all the time?

Dizziness is a common feeling of being light-headed and unsteady that is not generally associated with a serious condition. Large population-based studies reported that dizziness affects around 15% to 20% of adults yearly. It is prevalent in women and its frequency increases with age [1]. What Are the Causes of Dizziness? The common causes of dizziness…

What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is an illness characterized by profound disabling tiredness, a diminished capacity to perform routine tasks, and sleep disruption that lasts for more than 6 months. Epidemiology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Based on prevalence estimates from the institute of medicine, chronic fatigue syndrome affects around 0.2-2.6% of the…

Video Gaming Effects on Mental Health

Video Gaming Effects on Mental Health

Approximately 2.7 billion video gamers were reported worldwide in 2020 and this number is likely to increase in the next years and decades with the development of new video gaming technologies such as digital technologies, including web-based and smartphone-based games delivery. Although video gaming is entertaining, its implications on mental health are beginning to emerge…

Influence of the Gut Flora on Stress and Anxiety

Influence of the Gut Flora on Stress and Anxiety

The gut flora (microbiota) plays an important role in human health through their metabolic function in breaking down ingested food to provide nutrients to cells and organs of the body. Among the metabolic products that are generated by the gut flora, proteins are critical for the function of the nervous system, such as serotonin, which…

The Gut Flora and Long Lifespan

The Gut Flora and Long Lifespan

The gut flora is a heterogeneous population of micro-organisms that includes bacteria, fungi, and archaea, and that plays important role in the digestion and absorbance of food. Transplantation of fecal microbiota from younger mice (Donor) to older (Recipient) enhanced their health and lifespan (longevity). During the process of aging, the function of beneficial microbes, that…