How our brains interpret signals from inside the body has a surprisingly big influence on the mind, an insight that’s leading to new ways of tackling conditions like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Health February 2, 2022 For Caroline Williams Brett Ryder Lying in the dark, my senses strain for information and find none. I … Read more
A rippling of flesh under the skin could very well be a sign of “lucky fat,” according to a new study. Researchers at Brunel University have discovered that the type of subcutaneous fat found under the skin (the ‘wobbly’ stuff like jowls), as opposed to that found around the organs, is unrelated to a series … Read more
Most people are familiar with the five senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste), but not everyone knows that we have an additional sense called interoception. This is the sense of the internal state of our body. It helps us sense and interpret the internal signals that regulate our body’s vital functions, such as hunger, … Read more
Mediterranean diet The health benefits have been extensively researched and a Mediterranean diet has been shown to help in all areas of health. Essentially, it involves a high intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains, a moderate intake of fish, a low or moderate intake of dairy products, and a low intake of meat and … Read more
