But the identification of a behavior associated with an altered state of consciousness — something no one could fake — would go a long way to supporting the idea that hypnosis involves a ...

Key points Hypnosis, or trance, allows one to communicate more directly to the subconscious part of their mind. Key factors in hypnosis are absorption of awareness, relaxation of the body, and ...

Distinct areas of the brain show altered activity when a person is in a hypnotic state, Stanford researchers have discovered.

Scientists are using hypnosis to make healthy people delusional. To find out why, David Robson discovered what it’s like to lose control of his mind ...

In addition to at least 60 hours of training, these practitioners also need to become board certified in hypnosis in their respective health field.

Scientists have found that hypnosis can slow down the impacts of dementia and improve quality of life for those living with the condition.

Hypnosis replaces anesthetic in brain surgery—and there’s video Patients under “hypnosedation” go to their happy place while skull is opened.