Spirituality News
December 23, 2024
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Nov. 19, 2024 Psychotic-like experiences, such as suspiciousness and unusual thoughts, are common among adolescents who are referred to adolescent psychiatric care. The symptoms are often associated with ...
Nov. 15, 2024 Scholars for the first time identified chemical signatures of the components of a liquid concoction contained in a Bes mug. A new technique helped identify a sample flavored with honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes -- commonly used ...
Oct. 23, 2024 A new study has demonstrated a new way to treat narcolepsy-related nightmares. The scientists combined cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and lucid dreaming to help patients in a small clinical ...
Oct. 16, 2024 According to new research, men and women rely on different biological systems for pain relief, which could help explain why our most powerful pain medications are often less effective in ...
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Sep. 17, 2024 Mindfulness practices have been found to be effective in reducing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, many people ...
Sep. 9, 2024 Out-of-body experiences, such as near-death experiences, can have a 'transformative' effect on people's ability to experience empathy and connect with others, new research ...
Sep. 5, 2024 Brain scans reveal that mindfulness meditation engages different neural pathways compared to placebo, demonstrating that pain relief from mindfulness meditation is not the result of the placebo ...
Sep. 5, 2024 Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy premature aging. An interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that ...
Aug. 30, 2024 A recent study finds that hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at helping people manage stress and stay professionally engaged during periods of prolonged stress at work. The study ...
Aug. 28, 2024 New research highlights the growing problem of death ideation and the increasing rates of both loneliness and suicidal thoughts among older individuals. The study explores the critical issue of ...
Aug. 22, 2024 New research reveals how short bursts of daily mindfulness can boost wellbeing, combat depression and anxiety, and inspire healthier lifestyle ...
July 17, 2024 Mindfulness training may lead participants to experience disembodiment and unity -- so-called altered states of consciousness -- according to a new ...
July 17, 2024 Researchers report that psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, destabilizes a critical network of brain areas involved in introspective thinking. The findings provide a neurobiological ...
July 11, 2024 In a new study, researchers used low-intensity ultrasound technology to noninvasively alter a brain region associated with activities such as daydreaming, recalling memories and envisioning the ...
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Nov. 13, 2024 In a new study, feelings of distress and reduced ability to cope with stress were associated with traditional paranormal beliefs, but not with new age ...
Aug. 20, 2024 The study highlights the remarkable resilience of older adults (median age 86) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions to their routines led many to discover new hobbies like gardening and painting ...
June 4, 2024 While mentally stimulating activities and life experiences can improve cognition in memory clinic patients, stress undermines this beneficial ...
Psychedelic Drug-Induced Hyperconnectivity in the Brain Helps Clarify Altered Subjective Experiences
May 23, 2024 A new study shows that the use of psilocybin, a compound found in the widely known 'magic mushrooms,' initiates a pattern of hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to the ego-modifying ...
May 20, 2024 A new study finds that altered states of consciousness associated with yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and other practices are common, and mostly positive or even transformative, but that for some ...
May 3, 2024 A new study sheds light on the role that new and traditional media play in promoting and affecting character development, emotions, prosocial behavior and well-being (aka happiness) in ...
Apr. 22, 2024 Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, ...
Apr. 16, 2024 New research has found that perceptions of globally shared life experiences and globally shared biology can strengthen psychological bonding with humanity at large, which can motivate prosocial ...
Feb. 25, 2024 A new study has revealed that employees who are more mindful in the digital workplace are better protected against stress, anxiety and overload. Researchers analyzed survey data from 142 ...
Jan. 18, 2024 A new study sought to identify factors that would bolster resilience for marginalized and minoritized youth, using data from the Boricua Youth Study, a longitudinal study following three generations ...
Jan. 2, 2024 New research shows how combining mindfulness with exercise boosts people's mental health and well-being and could help change exercise ...
Dec. 19, 2023 Groundbreaking research has shed new light on the link between childhood adversity and future risk of early ...
Dec. 14, 2023 Does thinking about faith make religious people more likely to take leaps? A new study says yes, finding that participants were more likely to take risks when thinking about God as a benevolent ...
Dec. 1, 2023 Following an 18-month meditation program can improve the wellbeing of older adults, finds a new randomized controlled trial by an international ...
Nov. 30, 2023 It is well known that people who have lived through traumatic events like sexual assault, domestic abuse, or violent combat can experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including ...
Oct. 23, 2023 The perception of persistent thermal sensations, such as changes in temperature, tends to gradually diminish in intensity as our bodies become accustomed to the temperature. This phenomenon leads to ...
Oct. 12, 2023 There is evidence that some form of conscious experience is present by birth, and perhaps even in late pregnancy, an international team of researchers has ...
Oct. 5, 2023 Psychologists have revealed a profound connection between the spirituality of science and positive wellbeing, much like the benefits traditionally associated with ...
Oct. 4, 2023 A person's genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new study has found. The findings open the door to further studies that could have ...
Sep. 21, 2023 People from diverse religious backgrounds in the United States view curiosity about religion as morally virtuous, according to new research. Atheists also view this curiosity as moral, although less ...
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- Psychedelics May Lessen Fear of Death and Dying, Similar to Feelings Reported by Those Who've Had Near Death Experiences
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- Risk of Premature Death in Adulthood Influenced by Patterns of Early Childhood Adversity
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