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The science behind how sickness shapes your mood | Keely Muscatell

The science behind how sickness shapes your mood | Keely Muscatell

FromTED Talks Daily


The science behind how sickness shapes your mood | Keely Muscatell

FromTED Talks Daily

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Dec 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Your immune system is more socially aware than you think, says social neuroscientist and psychology professor Keely Muscatell. Investigating the interconnectedness of your mood and your inflammatory system, she offers an evolutionary reason as to why being sick may make you feel depressed — and vice versa.
Released:
Dec 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable — from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between — given by the world's leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives, ignite your curiosity, and learn something new.