# The Gut-Brain Connection

- Dates: 3 August 2026
- Location: York, United Kingdom
- Organiser: Harvard Health
- Industry: Health Tech

## About

The event discusses the brain-gut connection, focusing on how gut health impacts digestion, mood, and overall health. It covers the communication between the brain and digestive system, effects of stress on the gut, and integrative approaches to improve gut and mental health. It is relevant for individuals interested in health, especially those over 50.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/unlock-the-brain-gut-connection-for-better-digestion-and-health)
- [Registration](https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat)
- [Agenda](https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma
- Wellness, Health & Fitness

## Where to stay

- **Hocus Pocus Hotel**: 100 m from the venue, 2 Patrick Pool, York, YO1 8BB
  - [Hotel website](https://hocuspocusyork.com/)
- **Judges Court Hotel**: 140 m from the venue, Coney Street, York, YO1 9ND
- **Galtres Lodge Hotel**: 240 m from the venue, Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HZ
- **Radisson York**: 260 m from the venue, North Street, York, YO1 6JF
- **Hilton York**: 300 m from the venue, 4 stars, 1 Tower Street, York, YO1 9WD
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lbayohn-hilton-york/)
  - Phone: +44 1904 648111
- **The Queen's Hotel**: 320 m from the venue, Queen Staith Road, York, YO1 6DH
- **Travelodge York Central Micklegate**: 340 m from the venue, Micklegate, York, YO1 6JG
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/422/York-Central-Micklegate-hotel)
- **Watergate Inn**: 360 m from the venue, 24 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TJ
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thewatergateinn.co.uk/)

## What people are saying

- [Scientists link childhood stress to lifelong digestive issues](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260317064444.htm)
  - Date: March 17, 2026 Source: New York University Summary: Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection.
  - By sciencedaily.com
- [Tickets: The Gut-Brain Connection | Temple Hall York Mon 03 August 2026](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/York/Temple-Hall/The-Gut-Brain-Connection/42422502/)
  - The Gut-Brain Connection Digest the latest research on the gut-brain axis and discover how to holistically nourish your physical and mental health. Followed by Q&A. Monday 3rd August 2026 in York
  - By skiddle.com
- [High-fat diets cause gut bacteria to enter brain, Emory study finds](https://news.emory.edu/stories/2026/03/high-fat-diets-cause-gut-bacteria-enter-brain-emory-study-finds)
  - A new study explains the gut-brain connection, indicating that bacteria from the gut can directly enter the brain, with potential implications for neurological health. Researchers also identified low levels of bacteria in the brains of mous
  - By news.emory.edu
- [GI and Hepatology News - Rewriting the gut brain story with Dr Trisha ...](https://news.gastro.org/issues/2026/april-2026/rewriting-the-gut-brain-story-with-dr-trisha-pasricha/)
  - It gave me the runway and credibility to pursue long-term questions about the gut-brain connection. That support directly enabled my NIH-funded lab studying GI symptoms in neurodegenerative diseases.
  - By news.gastro.org

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