A strange mystic swings a pocket watch back and forth, repeating the phrase "You're getting sleepy, very sleepy," giving them absolute command over their subject. That's not how hypnotism really works ...

Hypnosis can make some people forget and, when given a special cue, quickly remember recently viewed scenes. A new study using the technique may shed light on the process of memory retrieval and the ...

As infants, our emotional expression is our primary mode of communication: Crying when we are distressed or laughing and smiling when we are happy. We tend to become upset (e.g., angry, sad, or ...

Can hypnosis be used to make someone do something against his or her own will? This question has been the source of great controversy. I served as a consultant about hypnosis to Woody Allen’s film, ...

Patients were recruited from 2 U.S.-based universities and, at baseline, reported a minimum of 4 daily (or 28 weekly) hot flashes. At week 6, the hypnosis group experienced a greater reduction in ...

From entrepreneurs to professional athletes and creatives alike, they all have habits which enable them to keep their head in the game and attain the success they are focused on. Steve Jobs wore the ...