What Makes for Resilient People? The Brain & the Gut Hold Clues [Video]

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The bacteria living in the guts of resilient people are different from those in other folks, a new study showsTheir gut microbes are tied to lower inflammationThe findings show that resilience is a “whole-body” phenomenon, researchers say, and could lead to new interventions

FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Can you trust your gut?

UCLA researchers have shown that people who rank high in resilience — meaning they accept change positively and follow their instincts — have the bacteria living in their bellies in part to thank for it.

Their new study looked at the brains and gut microbiomes of people who cope effectively with different types of stress, including social isolation and discrimination. Finding ways to prevent stress can help prevent heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes, researchers explained.

“If we can identify what a healthy resilient brain and microbiome look like, then we can develop targeted interventions to those areas …