The Heart's Influence on Gut Instincts.

A recent study by Royal Holloway University shows that evaluating an event during a heartbeat may cause individuals to doubt their own opinion and lean more toward others. Participants in the study changed their minds more often when faces were presented during the contraction of the heart, as opposed to between heartbeats. The study's results suggest that signals from our body, particularly our heart, can significantly shape our gut feelings and decision-making in social settings.