Laughter gets filed under "nice to have" — a mood boost, nothing more. But the physiology tells a different story. When you laugh, several measurable systems fire at once, and…
If you asked most people where serotonin comes from, they'd say the brain. That's the story we've all absorbed — "happy chemical," brain chemistry, antidepressants targeting brain receptors. It's not…
Can I be hypnotized against my will, or do something against my will? No. This is the most common misconception about hypnosis, and it's understandable given how the entertainment industry…
Most people describe hypnosis as "a relaxed, focused state of mind." That's true, but it's only part of the picture. In my experience, hypnosis works better understood as a three-part…
Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and professor at Stanford University, delves into the impact of music on our brain and body in his podcast episode, "How to Use Music to…