The philosopher Immanuel Kant is reputed to have said, “Not being able to see separates from things. Not being able to hear separates from man.” He valued hearing as a social sense, perhaps more important than sight. Our modern world is very much dominated by visual stimuli. Therefore, the importance of hearing and also the … The Ear: What Our Hearing Can do
Humans can survive about a month without food, but only a maximum of five to seven days without drinking. Nevertheless, an empty stomach very quickly announces itself loudly and audibly. So when it comes to eating, the stomach talks. And: it “talks” especially when there is nothing to eat. What happens? Food enters the stomach … Why does the Stomach Growl When Hungry?
“She only likes music when it’s loud, when it hits her in the stomach” sang Herbert Grönemeyer in 1984, making it clear to many people for the first time that deaf people pick up and perceive vibrations through their bodies. However, the perception of vibrations is only one facet of music as therapy – the … Music Therapy: Entering the World of Sound
The principle of blood pressure measurement without blood goes back to the Italian physician Scipione Riva-Rocci (1863-1943), so the abbreviation RR according to Riva-Rocci is commonly used for blood pressure measured on the arm. The predecessor of blood pressure monitors of today The apparatus that Riva-Rocci built consisted of a bicycle inner tube that he … What is Behind the Abbreviation “RR” When Measuring Blood Pressure?
Women are more likely to be affected by synesthesia than men – estimates vary from only a slight increase to a 7-fold incidence. Affected individuals report that they have “always” lived with the coupling of their senses “as far back as they can remember.” Meanwhile there are indications that newborns in principle have such an … Synesthesia: Inherited or Learned?
Artists like Franz Liszt and Wassily Kandinsky probably had it, many scientists possess it as well: an additional channel of perception. The ability to see sounds as colors, taste words or feel letters is called synesthesia. The term comes from ancient Greek: “syn” means “together”, “aisthesis” means sensation – a fitting description for the phenomenon … Synesthesia: When Sounds Become Colors
Sudden blinking of the eyes, abruptly emitted cries, abrupt sniffing of the opposite person: patients with Tourette syndrome show disconcerting behaviors. They can do little about it and – contrary to frequent assumptions – are not intellectually impaired. How does a person with Tourette syndrome feel? Imagine you feel a hiccup coming on. You’re sitting … Tourette Syndrome Symptoms
The diagnosis is made purely on the basis of the symptoms, in individual cases an EEG is written to exclude other diseases. TS cannot be cured therapeutically, and treatment is only necessary if affected individuals are impaired by their symptoms. This is especially true for children and adolescents to prevent psychosocial consequences (withdrawal behavior, resignation). … Tourette Syndrome Treatment
The tics often occur several times a day, although the number, severity, type, and location may also change. In some cases, they disappear in between for an extended period of time. They often increase during stress, tension and anger, but also during joyful excitement. They can be kept in check to a limited extent by … Tourette Syndrome: Course
Acquaintances are suddenly eyed suspiciously or rejected, only dad and mom can comfort. What role strangeness plays and how best to deal with it. Sabine’s grandmother bends over her grandchild, who is playing peacefully on the carpet. But as soon as she gets closer, the peace is over. Sabine’s eyes look fearful, her face contorts … Fremdelphase: on the Safe Side
Nina is the celebrated star at every birthday party: not only can she make great faces, but she can also wiggle her ears. What is nowadays performed for entertainment at parties and celebrations and mastered only by very few, was in earlier times for all mammals, to which we humans also belong by genus, an … Why Can Some People Wiggle Their Ears?
Whether it’s chalk squeaking on a chalkboard, fingernails scraping across Styrofoam, or a fork sliding across a plate, there are sounds that make most people cringe and feel an icy shiver down the back of their neck. The sound is perceived as unbearable, the hairs on your back stand up and goose bumps appear on … Why do Chalk Squeaks Send Shivers Down Our Spines?
