Tag: insular cortex


  • Not Honey and Ginger: A Quirky Trick That Protects Against Colds

    Not Honey and Ginger: A Quirky Trick That Protects Against Colds

    New Twist on Cold Prevention: Watching Sick People Triggers Immune Prep As autumn arrives, many reach for honey, ginger, or vitamin C. But a Hamburg-based study offers a surprising twist: simply watching clips of sick people can prime the body’s defenses before a virus arrives. This quirky finding suggests our brains may play an active,…