The science behind how sickness shapes your mood | Keely Muscatell
The science behind how sickness shapes your mood | Keely Muscatell  
Podcast: TED Talks Daily
Published On: Fri Dec 01 2023
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.Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at ted.com/joinLearn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.