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At
every moment, your body’s internal organs are sending signals
to your brain. You’ll be mostly unaware of them, but sometimes
they cut through: for example when you’re hungry, or when you
need to go to the bathroom. Our ability to tap into these
hidden signals is called interoception – sometimes known as a
sixth sense.
In
this
episode of The Conversation Weekly, we speak to a
cognitive neuroscientist and expert on interoception about how
new research on this connection between our minds and bodies
could lead to breakthroughs in mental and physical
healthcare.
And
as US and UK forces strike Houthi targets in Yemen, we
consider the background
to the crisis. Keep an eye on our global
home page for more on this and other international issues
in the days ahead. |
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Gemma Ware
Editor and Co-Host, The Conversation Weekly
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How good are you at listening to the signals
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Gemma Ware, The Conversation
Neuroscientis
Sarah Garfinkel on why interoception can help explain the
intergration between the body and the brain – and our
emotions. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast. |
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