Ian Frazier Ostrander, PhD

Psychoneuroimmunology The structure of this project focuses on the holistic lens of psychoneuroimmunology. This paradigm argues that the nature of the psychological, neurological, and immunological systems of the body are more interconnected than previously understood. Functions of each system can predict effects on other systems, such as someone with declining mental health increasing their likelihood…

There is a fair amount of confusion about this topic, rightfully, as the cultural Appalachian Region defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission and the length of the Appalachian Trail are not the same. Within Appalachia, there are 420 counties spread across thirteen states of the Eastern U.S. For a list of the counties within this…