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How Does Your Brain Know When You're Uncomfortable?

Every episode of constant wonder takes a deep dive into a singular topic, examining the many facets of that idea, artifact, event or process. We got a listener question from constanza in mexico city, who asks, how does your brain know when you're uncomfortable and must change your position? What exactly happens to let it know? Well, there's very little research on this question, specifically. But we know enough about how the brain and body work to come to some pretty likely conclusions. This system isn't just nice to have. It can literally prevent long term injury. People in bed who are unconscious, unable to sense pain, or just can't move can often get pressure injuries

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