Dualism holds that the mind and body are separate, with mental experiences not fully explained by physical processes alone. René Descartes popularized dualism by arguing the mind is non-physical while ...

What is the relation between the mind (thoughts, perceptions, sensations, emotions) and the physical body? The traditional answer, assumed by all religions that believe in an afterlife, is dualism: ...

The chaos of the day can make it hard to shut off your brain and fall asleep. Here's how to create a relaxing environment before bedtime to help you quiet the chatter and feel ready for sleep.

The notion that psychological problems can manifest as physical disorders or symptoms predates the founding of modern scientific psychiatry in the late 1800s. Indeed, it is an idea as old as medicine ...

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Are we all material—tissues and veins—or is there some nonmaterial substance, some essence, that transcends the corporeal form?

People go to the doctor for aches and pains, believing they are simply that: a headache, a jawache, tiredness, or soreness. They only want their pain to go away, to find a solution to their symptoms.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

True professional success doesn’t just come from intelligence or ambition; it starts with how we care for and connect with ourselves. Tuning into the body’s signals and aligning them with the mind’s ...