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 ...

Doctors use hypnosis as a part of treatment to help people with anxiety, depression, pain, or unwanted behaviors, like smoking or overeating. It’s usually helpful. But in some situations, it can cause ...

Hypnosis isn’t magic, even if it's sometimes presented that way — it can’t cure alcoholism on its own, but hypnotherapy can make a useful addition to a treatment plan for alcohol use disorders or ...

In a new study, researchers showcased that the way our brain processes information is fundamentally altered during hypnosis. The research helps to understand how hypnosis produces changes in a ...

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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. “On one, look up; on two, slowly close your eyes and take a deep breath; and on three, let your breath out and ...

The purpose of this study was to determine whether hypnosis would be more effective in helping smokers quit than standard behavioral counseling when both interventions are combined with nicotine ...

The actress said that her new technique to manage her fears has gone "shockingly good!” Michael Nied has been a digital news editor with PEOPLE since 2025. He has previously been published by Just ...

A new trial in Somerset has suggested the use of hypnotherapy could help manage pain in patients after colorectal surgery. The data, which has yet to be verified, is part of a year-long study with 40 ...