Dossier
Acrophobia
Coverage of Acrophobia in the Nexus archive.
- Scared of heights? Blame your FEET! Scientists reveal your nervous system 'turns up' sensations in your soles when near a drop
Scientists have discovered that the nervous system amplifies sensations in the soles of the feet when near a drop, which may contribute to the fear of heights. This finding suggests a link between foot sensations and acrophobia. The study sheds light on the physiological mechanisms underlying this common phobia.
- Scared of heights? Blame your FEET! Scientists reveal your nervous system 'turns up' sensations in your soles when near a drop
Scientists have discovered that the nervous system amplifies sensations in the soles of the feet when near a drop, which can contribute to a fear of heights. This finding suggests a link between the feet and the brain's perception of height. The study sheds light on the physiological basis of acrophobia.