What Are Brain Synapses?
Your body has numerous complex systems that work together to keep your body functioning properly. Have you ever wondered how they communicate? They...
What Are Proteins?
Proteins comprise numerous tissues and organs in our bodies and have some pretty important jobs. If your protein knowledge is weak, get ready to mu...
What Is Neuroplasticity?
The nervous system is complex, and sitting at the top (both figuratively and literally) of the system is the brain. The brain controls every functi...
Endocannabinoid System and Its Role in Appetite
Eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight would be easy if it weren’t for that ravenous appetite! Sometimes it seems like the more we...
What Is the Autonomic Nervous System & Why Is It Important?
The human nervous system comprises two major parts and several subparts. We’ll break them down and focus on the autonomic nervous system, including...
CB2 Receptors & the Role They Play
As we learn more about the role and physiology of the endocannabinoid system in our bodies, we’re better able to understand how stimulating this sy...
The Role of the Endocannabinoid System During Pregnancy
When you become pregnant, your body not only begins to support the growth of new life but also changes to ensure that new life thrives inside the w...