by Rick Hanson | Jan 26, 2022
Article: Is the Mind-Body Problem a Problem at All? ←Back © Rick Hanson, Ph.D. and Rick Mendius, M.D. One could rightly ask: How can intangible thoughts affect tangible matter (i.e., the brain)? This question is at the heart of the longstanding “mind-body problem,”...
by Rick Hanson | Jan 26, 2022
Article: The Neurology of Awakening ←Back Using the New Brain Research for Happiness, Love, and Wisdom © Rick Hanson, Ph.D. and Rick Mendius, M.D. Summary of Methods Introduction This is a summary of methods presented at the Neurology of Awakening workshop, as well as...
by Rick Hanson | Jan 26, 2022
Article: How to Take in the Good ←Back by Rick Hanson, Ph.D. The Problem Over millions of years of evolution, it was more important for our ancestors to react to threats than to opportunities. Here’s why: if you live in the wild under dangerous conditions and miss out...
by Rick Hanson | Jan 26, 2022
Article: The Mind, the Brain, and God ←Back by Rick Hanson, Ph.D. With all the research on mind/brain connections these days – Your brain in lust or love! While gambling or feeling envious! While meditating, praying, or having an out-of-body experience! – it’s natural...
by Rick Hanson | Jan 26, 2022
Article: Your Wonderful Brain ←Back by Rick Hanson, Ph.D. Introduction This is a summary of the key features and functions of your brain. For more information, check out the resources on the WiseBrain website. Complexity Although your brain isn’t heavy – about three...
