Life after death: Woman believes she was given knowledge of 'everything' in afterlife
"I felt as if I had an understanding of everything" (Image: GETTY) It is unlikely that an afterlife will ever be fully proven or dismissed, but simply believing in it could be beneficial to an individual, researchers believe. Scientists state believing provides a sense of optimism and hope which can lead to a happier lifestyle. Suzanne Newcombe, lecturer in Religious Studies at The Open University, said: "Holding open these ideas the possibility of immortality can have positive effects on health. "From a biomedical perspective, this hope might help the body fight illnesses, improve the chance...