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Political anger hits the body harder than everyday anger, study suggests
Researchers found that emotions tied to political issues produce stronger and differently distributed bodily sensations than similar emotions in everyday life, helping explain why politics can feel uniquely overwhelming.
Key Takeaways
- Nearly 1,000 people mapped bodily sensations linked to everyday and political emotions.
- Political disgust appeared more like anger, with stronger upper-body activation.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com