Medical Xpress September 4, 2024
A recent study published in Psychophysiology by a team of researchers at the Ivcher Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Technology (BCT institute) at Reichman University (Herzliya, Israel) showcases how a novel real-time haptic feedback technology can enhance interoceptive awareness and improve mental and physical health.
Interoception refers to the processes which facilitate the perception, interpretation, and integration of various signals which originate from within the body. Abnormal, or impaired interoception is associated with numerous psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, as well as neurodegenerative diseases. Enhancing interoceptive abilities has shown therapeutic promise for improving mental health outcomes, reducing symptom severity in chronic conditions, and fostering prosocial behaviors.
The study, led by Dr. Olga Dobrushina (MD Phd) investigated...
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