Mind And Body
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What causes back pain and can it be cured?
Programmes that combine pain education with graded brain and body exercises can reduce pain sensitivity.
Sarah Wallwork, The Conversation & Lorimer Moseley, The Conversation
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How do we know when to eat? A host of sensory and visual cues influence the brain and stomach
The process of deciding what, when and how much to eat is far more complex than just consuming calories when your body needs fuel.
Alex Johnson, The Conversation
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What medieval monks can teach us about avoiding digital distractions
Distraction is an old problem, and so is the fantasy that it can be dodged once and for all.
Jamie Kreiner, Aeon
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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‘I couldn’t move, couldn’t scream, couldn’t open my eyes’: What it’s like waking up during surgery
For years, anaesthesia awareness has been shrouded in mystery. There is now evidence that around five per cent of people may wake up on the operating table.
David Robson, Mosaic
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What do you do when the only emotions you feel are fear and anger?
One in ten people struggle to recognise their emotions. New research suggests a link between our ability to sense our physical bodies and knowing how we feel.
Emma Young, Mosaic
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Martial arts strengthen the body – and also make the brain more alert
People practicing martial arts have a greater level of vigilance, which could reflect stronger cognitive control.
Ashleigh Johnstone, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Video: A teenager from Madhya Pradesh pulls along heavy objects using just his shoulder blades
‘First I pulled a car weighing 1070 kg for 27.5 meters. Then I pulled two cars at a time and I did that as well,’ says the incredible Abhishek Chaubey.
Barcroft TV
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From muscles to heart and stomach, stress affects our entire body
Heart racing, quick breathing and tension headaches are just some of the ways stress changes your body.
Holly Blake, The Conversation
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How we learn to read another’s mind by looking into their eyes
The ability to read other minds develops early in human infancy, and is deeply influenced by cues from the eye.
Tobias Grossmann
The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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One body, many identities: How to live when the ‘self’ dissociates
A woman traces her journey from breaking into different identities to having them all live harmoniously together.
Emma Young, Mosaic
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Can lifestyle changes cure Alzheimer’s disease?
Researchers have found marked improvements in memory and cognition of patients after counseling them on diet, exercise and stress management.
Clayton Dalton, Aeon
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When not to cut: Cosmetic surgery cannot fix body dysmorphia
People with body dysmorphic disorder see themselves as ugly, malformed, misshapen or hideous.
David Jonathan Castle, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final