Gut-Brain Axis

We know the brain controls pretty much everything else in the body, right? It sends the signals that tell us to move, or that something hurts, or just how we feel about a situation. Of course, it must also have some role to play in the digestive system. Communication between the brain and the stomach

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T Cells

The immune system is complicated and full of many parts, but some of its most important components are the type of white blood cells known as T cells. They play multiple roles in our immune response, ensuring we can fight off invaders not just now but in the future. Like so much of the body,

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Non-Traumatic Brain Injury

Non-traumatic brain injury may sound like an oxymoron. It’s hard to imagine a pleasant or enjoyable way of damaging your brain, especially if it has lasting physical, mental, emotional and social consequences. Nevertheless, when it comes to acquired brain injuries (those sustained after birth), traumatic and non-traumatic is a significant division. Simply put, a non-traumatic

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Cardiovascular Disease

We sometimes talk about cardiovascular disease like it’s just one thing, a singular condition affecting our heart and blood vessels. In fact, it’s actually a whole class of diseases that, although they have a lot in common, show up in slightly different ways. They do have similar causes and risk factors, so preventative measures for

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