Mind And Body
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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
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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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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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Two doctors argue that eggs are the gold standard for all proteins, and the most perfect food ever
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‘When will you kill Muslims and Christians?’ monk asks Hindus at Delhi event
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Actor Arbaaz Khan introduces himself as Roger Federer for an advertisement
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Video: White Sun, the band known for musical renditions of yoga mantras, wins second Grammy
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‘They are just barking, they don’t bite’: Prakash Raj on those who wanted to boycott ‘Pathaan’
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Grammy 2023 speeches: From Beyoncé to Kim Petras, what the winners who made history said
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‘Hold on to my fur’: Musician remixes cat’s meowing to create this song (and others)
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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
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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
The Reel
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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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
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Watch: The real reason humanity will destroy itself may lie in the human brain (and not in war)
Politics, economics or Fascism will not be the direct causes, though they are products of the same human brain.
Scroll Staff
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When they say that depression is ‘all in your head’
People suffering from depression are often asked to brave it. Find help instead of invalidating the ailment.
Arpita
The Field
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Darcie Brown bags four-for as Australia beat India in warmup game
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Premier League: Harry Kane eyes all-time record after becoming leading scorer for Spurs
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Tennis rankings: Novak Djokovic inches closer to all-time record, Iga Swiatek continues to dominate
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Football: Manchester City charged by Premier League over alleged breaches of financial rules
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia’s Meg Lanning – ‘There’s a fair bit I still want to achieve’