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Gut health: The gut and brain are in constant communication, influencing everything from mood and memory to stress and sleep (Image: Canva) Did you know that your gut health can directly affect your ...

A striking fact is that most of our neurotransmitters are produced in the gut. Nearly 80 per cent of serotonin, the “calming” hormone that regulates mood, sleep and even gut motility, is made in the ...

Good gut health is crucial for overall well-being—and modern science has revealed a deep connection between the gut and the brain. This connection is so strong that the gut is often referred to as the ...

The vagus nerve functions as a communication channel that links the brain to the gut system. The brain receives chemical signals from the gut which report its current state, including feelings of ...

Butterflies in the stomach come from the gut-brain connection during stress responses. Adrenaline diverts blood from digestive organs, causing this feeling. We’ve all felt it - that fluttery, almost ...

Co-written with Jai Liester. In recent years, research has illuminated the intricate connection between our gut and brain, revealing how this relationship significantly impacts mental health. Now, a ...

Biology is beginning to wake up to the importance of the links between our gut and our brain. In this infographic, we review how the gut and the brain are connected and the implications these links ...