Out of Control: The Science Behind Hiccups, Runner’s Trots and Seizures

We like to think that we’re in charge of our own bodies — but sometimes our bodies have other ideas. A hiccup interrupts a sentence. A runner’s digestive system stages a revolt. And during a seizure, the brain’s electrical activity can take control of movement altogether. On this episode, when the body stops following orders, and what we can do about it.
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