Dualism holds that the mind and body are separate, with mental experiences not fully explained by physical processes alone. René Descartes popularized dualism by arguing the mind is non-physical while ...

Most of us have experienced that when our body is still and resting, the mind doesn't stop. Instead, it takes off on its own journey of generating thoughts about our past, our plans, and the people ...

Some years ago, I had a colonoscopy without being fully anesthetized, and was able to watch on a computer screen the shifting views of the insides of my colon. I was both fascinated and disturbed.

A widespread belief throughout Western history has been that our minds are separate from, and superior to, our bodies. The mind has been viewed as the exalted seat of reason, identity, and spiritual ...

Alcor company uses a technique known as cryopreservation to freeze and preserve the heads of legally deceased individuals. They hope in the future, advancements in technology will enable them to ...

A single week of intensive meditation and mind-body practices led to measurable changes across the brain and body. Researchers observed improved brain efficiency, boosted immune signaling, and ...