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A young woman with a hand on her chest, eyes closed and smiling, surrounded by a crowd at night, illuminated by lights.

The self

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A stable sense of self is rooted in the lungs, heart and gut

Exciting new research findings are validating ancient folk beliefs that root the sense of self deep in the body’s organs

by Alessandro Monti

A gymnast in a purple leotard mid-performance, captured with a motion blur effect, showing multiple overlapping images of her movement.

Thinking and intelligence

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Hula hooping is not mindless, it is bodily problem solving

There are surprising similarities in the way mathematicians do their work and the way hoop dancers devise new tricks

by Elina Vessonen

A close-up photo of a person’s neck and upper chest, illuminated by blue and pink lighting, against a dark background.

Mind-body interactions

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How to trust your body

Your heart, lungs, abdomen and gut are trying to tell you something. Learning to tune in can significantly boost your health

by Saga Briggs

Various ancient Greek and Roman statue fragments, including busts and limbs, playfully arranged in a circular pattern against a light background.

Anxiety

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Self-honesty is crucial, life is weird – a tale of wisdom gained via panic attacks

Directed by Samira Mian

A black-and-white photo of a dancer in a flowing, long-sleeved outfit, posed with eyes closed and hands extended.

Dance

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Lockdown dancing is both a solo conversation and a mass grieving

As both Martha Graham and Hannah Arendt knew, being alone – in dance or in conversation – is a way to explore connection

by Dana Naomy Mills

Houses at night with a crescent moon in a clear blue sky, one house has an illuminated window, tree silhouettes frame the scene.

Bipolar disorder

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Our internal clocks could be key for preserving mental health

Circadian rhythms often seem ‘out of time’ in bipolar disorder. Scientists are exploring what goes wrong and how to help

by Jacob Crouse

A man jogging on a path under blooming cherry blossom trees in a park on a sunny day.

Sports and games

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How to enjoy running

Going for a jog doesn’t have to be a chore – these mental techniques will make it something you actually look forward to

by Christian Jarrett

Elderly woman with shoulder-length grey hair wearing a purple cable-knit sweater, sitting in a dimly lit room, looking towards the camera.

Mind-body interactions

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Can a perfectionist personality put you at risk of migraines?

The hunt for a ‘migraine personality’ dates back over a hundred years and still it goes on. Why is the idea so alluring?

by Shayla Love

A person with a black watch on his wrist is touching a realistic prosthetic hand resting on a white surface, with a dark shirt in the background.

Psychosis and schizophrenia

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Rubber hand illusions shed new light on our bodily sense of self

Testing the illusions on those who have entered altered states offers clues about the experience of being in control

by Shayla Love