Breakthrough cognitive research plus a recent survey reveal a new bridge between the secular and the sacred: the emotion of awe. Nearly everyone experiences it.
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NYT Magazine deep-dives on terminal lucidity
The dementia phenomenon gets serious and fair treatment in press.
Journalist Panel: Gaps in health journalism
The reality of science and the patient experience are overlooked for circardian health (including sun exposure) and coma, say Meredith Oke and Alan Pearce, respectively.
Science close to accepting placebo as healing
Leading researchers conclude the placebo response is real and important, and are pivoting to understand and “harness” the underlying mind-body connection.
Prestigious medical school incorporates spirituality
A new program at the Yale School of Medicine spans spirituality and mental health. “We want to train students to think fluidly across boundaries,” says one of the founders.
Spirituality helps prevent addiction, improve mental health
A Harvard study reveals that those with a spiritual practice are less likely to misuse alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
Human bodies are also quantum, paper suggests
A new mathematically testable theory has been developed that suggests quantum mechanics is fundamental to our physical body.
Meditation is important preparation for taking psychedelics, research shows
Not having the mindset conducive for a positive result increases the risk for bad trips.
Dispenza’s mind-body retreats produce “phenomenal” results, say researchers
Researchers have found systematic brain and molecular changes linked to resilience, pain relief, and stress recovery in participants at wellness retreats that focus on mind-body interventions.
Psychedelics and mindfulness helped nurses during Covid
Nearly half the nurses who received psilocybin and mindfulness training were depression-free after two weeks.
