During REM sleep, your brain is hyperactive, almost as much as when you are awake. Certain brain regions, like the amygdala (involved in emotions) or...
Capsaicin is a natural molecule found mainly in hot peppers; it is what gives them their typically spicy characteristic. When you bite into a pepper, capsaicin directly...
Ultraviolet (UV) rays penetrate the surface of our skin and enter its cells, creating significant cellular stress. They generate what are known as free radicals, unstable molecules...
Our intestines communicate directly with our brain through an axis called the gut-brain axis. The gut microbiota, consisting of billions of bacteria in our digestive...
Stress is a natural reaction of your body to a situation perceived as threatening or difficult to manage. In small doses, it can be helpful...
