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For example, the NEPTUNE researchers argue that near-death "hallucinations" could be caused by changes in blood brain gases, endorphins or other chemical or electrical activity in the brain. But ...

Near-death experiences (NDEs) are a widely reported yet poorly understood phenomenon. Though there is no agreed-upon definition of an NDE, it has been described as “profound psychological events with ...

A survey revealed similarities between these two altered states of consciousness. By Rachel Nuwer One person felt a sensation of “slowly floating into the air” as images flashed around. Another ...

A new body of scientific research reveals that near-death experiences change how people work, what matters most in their careers and how they relate to coworkers. Near-death experiences at work are ...

Near-death experiences can have lasting, life-changing effects, and new University of Virginia School of Medicine research sheds light on the types of counseling and support that can best help people ...

Those who study near-death experiences are occasionally confronted with cases that resist straightforward interpretation. The broader phenomenon is well established: Millions of people worldwide have ...

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Several years ago, I was approached to write a popular book on terminal lucidity—a near-death phenomenon in which individuals with severe cognitive impairment experience unexpected moments of clarity ...