Healthy Aging: Everything You Need to Know
Reviewed by: Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH Aging happens every second that passes. From the time you’re born, the cells in your body are on a spe...
What Is Noradrenaline?
Noradrenaline, also called norepinephrine, is a monoamine neurotransmitter and a catecholamine hormone. This compound is the signal your brain and ...
The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Fertility
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) has been studied for decades, but in recent years we’ve learned much about what this intricate signaling system do...
Endocannabinoid System and Its Role in Thermoregulation
The human body is constantly in a state of balance. Even when you are sick, your body is actively working to eliminate the sickness, heal injuries,...
What Is Thermoregulation? How We Regulate Our Body Temperature
When you’re cold, your body knows to activate certain functions to keep you warm, like causing you to shiver or develop goosebumps. When you’re hot...
What Are Phytochemicals?
Phytochemicals have been studied for decades, but they’re a relatively new buzzword in the health and wellness industry. The more we know about the...
Presynaptic and Postsynaptic Neurons: What Are the Differences?
Let’s talk about neurons, how they communicate, and the differences between presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons. We’ll also consider ways to supp...