Purpose This paper aims to present an overview of the definitions of “plant-based and
“vegetarian diets” adopted by different organizations worldwide, proposing new standard …

Vegetarianism has gained more visibility in recent years. Despite the well-described effects
of a vegetarian diet on health, its influence on the quality of life of the individuals who follow …

Gut bacterial metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) have important effects on
immune cells and the gut. SCFAs derive from the fermentation of dietary fiber by gut …

The progressive increase in lifespan over the past century carries with it some adversity
related to the accompanying burden of debilitating diseases prevalent in the older …

Having a purpose in life is one of the most fundamental human needs. However, for most
people, finding their purpose in life is not obvious. Modern life has a way of distracting …

Recent years have witnessed a revolution in our understanding of microglia biology,
including their major role in the etiology and pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases …

The goal of this review is to provide further understanding of increased vascular stiffness
with aging, and how it contributes to the adverse effects of major human diseases …

Background and objective As the proportion of aging people in our population increases
steadily, global strategies accompanied by extensive research are necessary to tackle …

How do we understand mental health problems in their social context? A former BMA
Medical Book of the Year award winner, this book provides a sociological analysis of major …

Inflammation is a physiological process involved in the defenses of the body and the repair
of tissues. It is acutely activated by infections, trauma, toxins, or allergic reactions. However …