Sixth Sense In Humans? Psychologists say it may shape mental health

Humans possess a vital sixth sense called interoception, which monitors internal bodily signals.

This hidden sense helps regulate emotions and manage stress effectively.

Women show lower accuracy in heart-based interoceptive tasks, potentially explaining higher anxiety rates.

Better interoception correlates with fewer mood swings and improved hunger signal detection.

Understanding interoception offers pathways to better mental health treatments. ...