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New on our Blog: Perception beyond the senses
In Livewired, David Eagleman proposes that the sensitivity of living beings is essentially the transformation of environmental information into patterns of neural activity, from which the sensation of perception emerges. The nature of the original stimulus is irrelevant; what matters is that it can be decoded by the nervous system that receives it, providing meaningful information about the environment. [Read More]
Also on our Blog: Sedentary lifestyle: Why is it important to look out for the opportunity to move?
In the 21st century, advances in technology and changes in our habits have led us to an unprecedented situation. Sitting in front of a computer, in a car, watching TV, or simply resting has become the norm in our daily lives.
On a typical day in 2025, the average person spends about half an hour commuting to work seated, 8 hours (or more) sitting in front of a computer, another half hour returning home, and finally at least 1–2 hours sitting in front of the TV. We’re exceeding even our nighttime sleep hours!
Also on our Blog: Training Interoception: A Possible Pathway Towards Bodily Self-Regulation
In the January blog post, we discussed interoception—the conscious experience of internal bodily states. Learning to listen to these signals may help us modulate how we perceive, anticipate, and interpret them. But how can we practice this? It sounds very interesting, but what exactly should we do if we want to improve our interoceptive skills?
Below, we propose four simple exercises that can help develop interoceptive ability:
1. Dynamic Heartbeat PerceptionTraditionally, cardiac interoception has been assessed through the heartbeat tracking task, [read more]
Showcasing Innovation in Physiotherapy Education: Dr. García Vázquez Presents Digital Learning Platform at National Conference in Granada
THE IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN D: ITS ROLE IN OUR HEALTH BEYOND BONE HEALTH
In recent weeks, southern Spain has barely seen the sun, an unusual situation as it’s been constantly raining! More than one person might already feel their mood being affected, perhaps due to more than just the inability to sit out outside or accumulating laundry from not being able to dry their clothes. Let’s explore the crucial role of vitamin D in various physiological processes, and the importance of its supplementation if you live in a location lacking adequate sunlight [read more]
Javier Martínez Calderón, successfully defended his second doctoral thesis “Sense and purpose of life in people with cancer: state of the art”
Latest post on UMSS:
- Perception beyond the senses
- Sedentary lifestyle: Why is it important to look out for the opportunity to move?
- Training Interoception: A Possible Pathway Towards Bodily Self-Regulation
- THE IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN D: ITS ROLE IN OUR HEALTH BEYOND BONE HEALTH
- Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment in sports practice.
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- Exercise, movement and health.
- Psychology, health and multidisciplinary interventions.
- Epidemiology and public health.
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