New research reveals that people who have near-death experiences often undergo profound shifts in perspective, purpose, and priorities, but many struggle to integrate these changes into daily life.

Some people describe peace, clarity, even joy. Coming back can be the hard part. New research led by Marieta Pehlivanova of ...

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

Near-death experiences (NDEs) are a widely reported yet poorly understood phenomenon. Though there is no agreed-upon definition of an NDE, it has ...

Death is the one experience every human share, yet it’s the one we talk about the least. For many, the thought of taking a final breath can stir anxiety, dread, or the kind of late-night spiraling ...

Immediately after the crash, I had no awareness of myself as a unique entity — no cognition of having a distinct identity.

You know the stories: a flash of light, a tunnel, maybe even a mysterious voice telling you it’s not your time. Near-death experiences have fascinated people for ...