by Content Team | Jan 23, 2023 | Positivity
This new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham called on metagenomics, which analyzes the genetic material found in feces. The researchers looked at the genetic material of participants with Parkinson’s and compared it to people who didn’t have the...
by Content Team | Jan 18, 2023 | Positivity
The benefits of meditation are widely known, but predominately focus on the mental health benefits. In this study, researchers wanted to find out whether meditation could have some gut health benefits, as well.To do so, they analyzed stool and blood samples from...
by Content Team | Jan 15, 2023 | Positivity
“I think the results of the different studies encourage the baseline thought that the gut microbiota is of importance not only for physical health but also for mental health (via the gut-brain axis),” Witteman tells mindbodygreen.While it’s exciting to see...
by Content Team | Jan 5, 2023 | Positivity
While we’ve long known that gut bacteria can influence mood via the gut-brain axis, this study is newsworthy because it draws a direct connection between specific types of bacteria and the desire to exercise.Out of all the factors tested, the composition of the mice’s...
by Content Team | Jan 4, 2023 | Positivity
Consuming plenty of fiber is one of the best ways to increase the good bacteria in your gut. Certain fiber-rich foods like bananas, apples, artichokes, garlic, onions, white peaches, chickpeas, watermelon, and leeks are packed with prebiotic fiber, known to feed the...