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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·August 31, 2021·4 min read

          Mapping the Brain Circuitry of Spirituality

          Researchers find a region of the brain stem called the periaqueductal gray may mediate religiosity and spirituality in humans.
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          ·July 1, 2021·5 min read

          Brain Circuit for Spirituality Identified

          A new study has identified a specific brain circuit centered in the periaqueductal gray that is linked to spiritual acceptance and religiosity.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 11, 2021·5 min read

          Meditative Practice and Spiritual Wellbeing May Preserve Cognitive Function in Aging

          Kirtan Kriya, a simple meditation practice that centers on psychological and spiritual wellbeing, may help to reduce some Alzheimer's related risk factors and improve cognition in older adults.
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          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·February 24, 2021·4 min read

          Atheists and Believers Both Have Moral Compasses, but With Key Differences

          Atheists are more likely to believe the morality of an action is based on its consequences, while theists are more inclined to endorse moral values that promote group cohesion. Both believers and non-believers share moral values related to protecting vulnerable individuals and liberty versus oppression, a new study concludes.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·February 11, 2021·4 min read

          Study Examines Religious Experiences and Depression

          While attending religious services is generally associated with improvements in mental wellbeing, a new study reports spiritual experiences and belief in divine leading can lead to an increased risk of depression, especially in men.
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          ·January 30, 2021·5 min read

          Are the Brains of Atheists Different to Those of Religious People?

          Study reviews differences in cognitive processes between atheists and those who believe in a deity.
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          ·January 18, 2021·5 min read

          How and Why Some People Report “Hearing the Dead”

          Spiritualist mediums, those who believe they can hear and communicate with the dead, are more prone to immersive mental activities and unusual auditory experiences in early life.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·December 30, 2020·5 min read

          Is Belief in God a Delusion?

          A new study examines the relationship, and differences, between religion and delusion.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·October 22, 2020·2 min read

          Is Spirituality a Component of Wisdom?

          Researchers report spirituality may be a component of wisdom, but pro-social behaviors such as empathy and compassion are more critical elements.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·September 9, 2020·4 min read

          Unconscious Learning Underlies Belief in a God

          People whose brains are more predisposed to implicit pattern learning are more likely to believe in a deity, researchers report.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·January 25, 2020·3 min read

          Silicon Valley’s latest fad is dopamine fasting – and that may not be as crazy as it sounds

          Advocates of dopamine fasting claim it can help curb addictive behaviors and make daily life more pleasurable. Researchers explore the potential benefits of this new Silicon Valley trend.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·January 11, 2020·4 min read

          The meaning of life – a psychologist’s view

          Study investigates suffering-induced transformational experiences to help reveal what the meaning of life could actually be.
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