Ed Decker

Artificial Limbs That Feel

New research could deliver sensation to prosthetics, as if they are living parts of the body.

Being Disconnected: Cellphones And Empathy

Cellphones may cause a lack of empathy.

Free Will Under Fire

Our decisions may be determined before we’re conscious of them

Brain Zapping Helps Concentration

Mild electrical stimulation helps people sharpen their focus

Float Tank Into Happiness

Submerge yourself into complete bliss.

Why Do Schizophrenics Hallucinate?

The possible link between a shorter PCS and losing touch with reality may provide a new playing field for predicting and diagnosing a potentially serious brain aberration.

Jennifer Rothschild: Finding Light in the Darkness

Rather than limit Jennifer, blindness opened the door to a tapestry of achievements.

Why Nostalgia is Good for Us

Nostalgia has been found to be a valuable coping tool for dealing with loneliness, boredom, and anxiety.

Can Phobias Be Inherited Genetically?

Phobias developed during our lifetimes may be passed on to our children.

Richard Davidson: Advancing the State of Mindfulness

Pathbreaking work by Dr. Davidson is tapping the power of meditation and mindfulness for greater wellness.

Words vs. Pictures vs. Sounds

Which is your best learning mode?

23 Ways to De-Stress in 5 Minutes or Less

Here are almost two dozen proven ways to chill out in no time at all, whether yo…

A Boy, His Dog, and Their Heart-to-Heart Connection

Energy from one heart can make a real connection with another…and spread love in surprising ways.

How Magnetism Affects How We Think and Feel

Alteration of magnetic fields can change the behavior of everything from individ…

Making Music That Heals

Creating music that taps deeply into our consciousness, composer and performer Barry Goldstein is helping people cope with everything from Parkinson’s disease to depression.