Many people who have had near-death experiences report that their “life flashed before their eyes.”Trusted Source However, of course, it is impossible to determine if people experience this phenomenon routinely when they die.
Health experts commonly consider that clinical death occurs at the moment the heart stops beating, but little is known about how long the brain remains alive or at least how long brain signals continue to be sent after this.
Now, a paper in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience analyzing a single case study has shown that brain signals continue for 30 seconds after the heart stops working.
However, Dr. Jessica Andrews-Hanna, assistant professor of cognition and neural systems at the University of Arizona, who was not involved in the research, told MNT in an email that the study could not be generalizable to other individuals, as it reported findings from just one 87-year-old patient.
“Nevertheless,” she said, “it is striking that the brain wave patterns leading up to this man’s death were similar to those associated with memory, dreaming, and other thought processes involving crosstalk between many brain regions.”
I do have flashes of my life, they are called memories. Despite what people seem to think about the value of entertainment, not one of those memories is of me sitting and watching something. Think about it. What kind of memories will you have when you are old? Other people’s memories just won’t do.
I tried soldier, scientist, writer, dancer, cat whisperer, caregiver, photographer … What will you have tried?
BasilBruce over 2 years ago
When your life flashes before your eyes, say, “Shame on you! Close your overcoat!”
Gent over 2 years ago
Movies and tv shows is a waste of time.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 2 years ago
Many people who have had near-death experiences report that their “life flashed before their eyes.”Trusted Source However, of course, it is impossible to determine if people experience this phenomenon routinely when they die.
Health experts commonly consider that clinical death occurs at the moment the heart stops beating, but little is known about how long the brain remains alive or at least how long brain signals continue to be sent after this.
Now, a paper in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience analyzing a single case study has shown that brain signals continue for 30 seconds after the heart stops working.
However, Dr. Jessica Andrews-Hanna, assistant professor of cognition and neural systems at the University of Arizona, who was not involved in the research, told MNT in an email that the study could not be generalizable to other individuals, as it reported findings from just one 87-year-old patient.
“Nevertheless,” she said, “it is striking that the brain wave patterns leading up to this man’s death were similar to those associated with memory, dreaming, and other thought processes involving crosstalk between many brain regions.”
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/when-are-we-really-dead-new-study-sheds-light
Flynn White Premium Member over 2 years ago
Some friends of mine have had near death experiences and saw heaven. Curious they all said there were people screaming and fire was everywhere
Doctor Toon over 2 years ago
I read the book Passage by Connie Willis and she had an interesting take on near death experiences
I liked the concept that she had, can’t say I really liked the book
rshive over 2 years ago
But you also have to watch the commercials, Horace.
JoshHere over 2 years ago
The Philosopher Side of the Horse
Zebrastripes over 2 years ago
A recent study showed the last minutes of a man’s life sparked off thoughts and memories before he passed !
InTraining Premium Member over 2 years ago
Horace, to get the answer, suggest you go to the nearest cemetery and reask that question…!
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
I do have flashes of my life, they are called memories. Despite what people seem to think about the value of entertainment, not one of those memories is of me sitting and watching something. Think about it. What kind of memories will you have when you are old? Other people’s memories just won’t do.
I tried soldier, scientist, writer, dancer, cat whisperer, caregiver, photographer … What will you have tried?