Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.
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Neuroscientist 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.
You likely know that the sight and smell of food can trigger cravings. But internal cues from your gut and your brain play just as important a role in the decisions you make around food.
Do you get scared if you feel your heart speed up?
Researchers used a test designed for babies to show that rhesus monkeys can sense their own heartbeats. The finding opens up important paths of research into consciousness and mental health issues.
This lesser-known sense is important for maintaining balance in the body, alongside our mental and physical health.
Intuitive eating is a popular non-diet diet.
Interoception – the awareness of internal body signals – is important for regulating eating and interpreting emotions.
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