A Virus Infecting Gut Bacteria Intensifies Food Cravings

The virus was found in higher amounts in individuals with obesity and is linked to serotonin and dopamine levels in the body. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
January 30, 2025
Good Morning!

Today, we'll discuss a virus that infects gut bacteria and intensifies food cravings, as well as microplastics in drinking water—often small enough to enter cells yet below detection limits.

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Chrisy Trudeau
Chrisy Trudeau
Managing Editor
A Virus Infecting Gut Bacteria Intensifies Food Cravings
A Virus Infecting Gut Bacteria Intensifies Food Cravings
The virus was found in higher amounts in individuals with obesity and is linked to serotonin and dopamine levels in the body.
Microplastics in Drinking Water: Small Enough to Enter Cells, Below Detection Limits
Microplastics in Drinking Water: Small Enough to Enter Cells, Below Detection Limits
Around the world, microplastics are slipping into our drinking water, and most of us have no idea.
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A sense of humor is a major defense against minor troubles.
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<i>Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly</i>
Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly
Occupational Therapist
Proximal-Distal Stroking
Following the arm windmill, proximal-distal stroking can help move the blood toward the fingers. It's best to perform while sitting so that you can assertively push against the bottom limb with your other hand.

We will perform this exercise on two sides:

Dorsal Presentation (Palm up on Bottom Arm)
Step 1: While sitting, place one arm on a table with your elbows and fingers in complete contact with the table and your palm facing up.
Step 2: Starting at the inside of your elbow, use your free hand to press down firmly on your arm resting on the table. Slowly slide your upper hand all the way down your arm until you reach your fingers. It should take three to four seconds to complete the movement.
Step 3: Repeat this movement 12 times on each side if both limbs are affected.
Twelve "strokes" are considered a set. Try to perform three sets per arm.

Ventral Presentation (Palm Down on Bottom Arm)
Perform this exercise the same way but with your palm facing down. Perform three sets of 12 reps for each arm.
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