Articles for tag: brain chemistry, Gut health, gut-brain connection, mental health, mental wellness, microbiome, mind-body link, Neuroscience, probiotics, psychology

The Two-Way Highway Between Gut and Brain

The Gut-Brain Connection That Shapes Mental Health

Gargi Chakravorty

Ever wondered why you get butterflies in your stomach when nervous, or why stress seems to mess with your digestion? These aren’t just old sayings – they reflect a profound scientific reality that researchers are only now beginning to understand. Your gut and brain are engaged in constant conversation, creating what scientists call the gut-brain ...

A detailed diagram of the human digestive system.

The Strange Link Between Gut Bacteria and Mental Health

Suhail Ahmed

Scientists once treated the brain like a fortress sealed off from the messy business of digestion, but that wall is crumbling. In labs and clinics, a new picture is emerging where trillions of microbes in the gut can whisper to our mood, our stress responses, and even the way we think. The story isn’t neat ...