Gut-Brain Connection

Learn about the gut-brain connection and how both diet and gut health affect mental health.

How does your rectum tell the difference between wind and stool?

You can always tell whether you’re about to release gas or stool....

Do gut fungi play a role in brain health?

Could fungi in your gut influence brain health? Scientists don’t know for...

What effect does chronic stress have on the body?

Cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, plays an important role in...

Can your gut microbiome influence intelligence?

In this article, we ask whether the microbes in your gut might...

Why do stress and anxiety cause stomach pain?

Stress-related stomach pains include cramps and nausea. Learn how the gut and...

What is your gut-brain connection and what role does nutrition play?

Your gut and brain communicate via physical and chemical connections, linking gut...