The true nature of hypnosis has eluded scientists. It's clear people can be hypnotized, but it's not clear how this happens. New research offers a clue. By recording the eye movements of a hypnotized ...

You've never been hypnotized, right? Never gone onstage and been put into a trance by a magician who told you to do some silly thing - and you did it? Wrong. If you've ever spaced out at the wheel and ...

For those who struggle with anxiety, finding effective coping techniques can be life-changing. While therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy are widely used, for many, traditional treatment ...

Indeed, hypnosis has been used in different forms for centuries. Today, it's a hugely popular therapy for complaints ranging from quitting smoking to stopping panic attacks. During hypnosis, a person ...

The following is adapted from materials compiled by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, an academic and professional group widely regarded as a source of legitimate scientific and clinical ...