Why We Retreat When We're Sick *FIXED*
From We Have Concerns by Jeff Cannata/Anthony Carboni
May 5, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 813
About this episode
The episode explores the instinct to retreat when sick, referencing a study published in Cell.
Do you wanna crawl under the house and hide like a dog when you're sick? You're not alone. I mean, you're alone, you're under the house like a dog. But you're not alone in the FEELING. A recent study published in Cell discusses why we have this instinct, and it's not just because we're grumpy. Spolier: it is also not because we're dogs.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jeff Cannata, Anthony Carboni
Topics covered
- sickness
- psychology
- animal behavior
- human instincts
- health
Keywords
- sickness
- retreat
- instinct
- study
- psychology
- health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cell
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