Scientists say you're "alive" for a few seconds after the heart stops beating as the brain is still functioning
Scientists have discovered that for a few seconds after the heart stops, brain activity still goes on, meaning a patient knows that he or she is dead
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The human body is nothing short of a miracle in itself, and for years, scientists have been trying to solve the numerous puzzles it contains and poses. And as per a new report, scientists have discovered that for seconds after the heart stops, the brain still functions, meaning that you are aware of being dead.
It is further believed that for a short period of time, after death, the person would be "trapped" inside their dead body with the brain still functioning.
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