Have you ever found yourself captivated by the intricate repeating designs on fabric, wrapping paper, and more? There’s something truly magical about repeating patterns that can transform ordinary ...

“Plop plop, fizz fizz, oh what a relief it is.” You might have thought that only the pill that goes with that jingle creates relief. But science suggests the jingle’s wording itself elicits relief.

Such simple repetition. How could it matter? As you try to digest his meaning, however, you get a helping hand with cognitive facilitation. Sheldrake’s point becomes more accessible as he recycles his ...