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The autonomous sensory meridian response may be linked to certain personality types and traits such as introversion.

A growing appreciation for hand-to-hand combat has permeated nearly all levels of American life. What does that mean?

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What happens when people repeatedly drink a powerful psychedelic brew known for evoking visions of death? A new study ...

Déjà vu—the eerie feeling that a new moment has happened before—has puzzled scientists and philosophers for centuries.

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I drove up to my first sound bath experience not knowing quite what to expect. The meditative practice, which utilizes chimes ...

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