🧠 The Hidden Connection Between Brain and Body: What is Interoception
Interoception allows the brain to recognize bodily signals, including heartbeat and hunger. Approximately 80% of vagus nerve fibers transmit data specifically from the body to the brain.
🌍 Understanding these mechanisms paves the way for neurostimulation to treat depression and epilepsy.
👤 Developing the skill to accurately name your physical sensations helps in managing stress.
Source 1: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/06/12/1138833/inside-interoception-brain-body/