It seems like a simple question: What is hypnosis? The answer, however, is quite complicated, and people—including experts in the field—can not agree on a definition. Hypnosis involves a shift in the ...

We all have those habits we swear we’re going to quit… someday. Whether it’s mindless snacking, endless doomscrolling, or biting your nails down to nothing, breaking free can feel impossible. But here ...

Some people believe wholeheartedly that hypnosis not only works, but that it can help people remember things or solve potential issues. Others are skeptical that it works, or that it does anything at ...

Writing for The Conversation, David Acunzo, an assistant professor in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, examines when and why hypnosis may be used ...

This 200-year-old treatment can be effective for a variety of conditions, but it does take work. By Hannah Seo In the 1770s, a German physician named Franz Mesmer made a splash when he said he could ...

Experts address a number of errors and misconceptions regarding the characteristics and practice of hypnosis. A strange mystic swings a pocket watch back and forth, repeating the phrase "You're ...

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 Masters Tournament. The 10th hole at Augusta National bends severely to the left but not that far left. A 21-year-old Rory McIlroy, leading the final round ...