In the 18th century, hypnosis was all the rage, but the practice goes back further than many realize. Temple sleep, practiced widely throughout early Greek and Egypt, involved a meditative ritual said ...

Psychiatrists have been using hypnosis on patients for decades — to help them reduce their pain or kick a smoking habit, among other reasons. To tackle that question, David Spiegel, a psychiatrist at ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

In today’s fast-paced world, millions struggle with sleep issues, from stress to the overuse of digital devices. As sleep-related problems continue to rise, solutions are more sought after than ever.

The exact standardization also allowed the researchers to measure the two hypnotic states using a standardized control text and corresponding control states and compare them with each other. This ...