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Most Clergy Agree With Science on Treatment of Depression: Study

Worries that clergy will urge depressed congregants to rely on prayer and not other mental health care appear to be unfounded.

A nationwide survey found that 90% of clergy members embraced a medical understanding of the causes and treatment of depression. About 10% said they would recomm...

Attending Church Might Lengthen Black Men's Lives

Places of worship may provide respite for Black men that not only enhances their lives, but may extend them, new research suggests.

"Black men have been oppressed, commodified, surveilled and criminalized like no other group in U.S. history and they often experience disproportionately high levels of social and psychological stress from

  • By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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  • September 30, 2022
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  • Scientists Track Spirituality in the Human Brain

    Researchers have identified specific brain circuitry that is related to people's sense of spirituality -- and it's centered in a brain region linked to pain inhibition, altruism and unconditional love.

    The findings add to research seeking to understand the biological basis for human spirituality.

    "It is something of a treacherous subject to navigate," said lead researcher Michael Fe...

    1 in 4 Doctors Harassed Online, Study Finds

    One in four doctors has been personally attacked or sexually harassed on social media, a new study finds.

    Women are more likely to be sexually harassed, while both men and women are attacked based on religion, race or medical recommendations, researchers say.

    Doctors received negative reviews, coordinated harassment, threats at work, public exposure of their personal information and...

    Spirituality Helps Stroke Survivors, Caregivers Bounce Back

    Could a higher power help stroke recovery? People who are spiritual may be better able to deal with stroke-related disability, new research suggests.

    The Italian study linked spirituality -- be it through religion or simply a strong sense of purpose and connection to others -- to a lower risk of depression for people with low to moderate disability after a stroke and their caregivers...

    AHA News: As African Americans Struggle With COVID-19 Disparities, Churches Step In

    The coronavirus pandemic is hitting African Americans hard, early data suggest. But Sonjia B. Dickerson doesn't need a spreadsheet to tell her that.

    She lost a beloved uncle to apparent COVID-related causes. A cousin succumbed to the same. Another relative is fighting the disease. And Dickerson, pastor of the Dayspring Family Church - a nondenominational, predominantly African American ...

    New Tool Helps Muslims With Diabetes Manage Blood Sugar During Ramadan Fast

    A new tool can help Muslims with diabetes safely control their blood sugar during the intermittent fasting of Ramadan, according to researchers.

    The FAST (Fasting Algorithm for Singaporeans with Type 2 Diabetes) tool provides Ramadan-specific educational materials, dosing modification information for patients and doctors, and encourages active self-monitoring of before, during and aft...

    Anti-Vaxxers Find Ways Around States' 'Personal Exemption' Bans

    When parents can no longer get "personal-belief" exemptions from childhood vaccinations, they may get around it by asking for religious exemptions for their kids, a new study finds.

    Researchers found that after Vermont banned personal-belief exemptions, the number of kindergartners with religious exemptions from vaccination suddenly shot up -- from 0.5% to nearly 4%.

    Embracing 'Oneness' Boosts Satisfaction With Life: Study

    The feeling of "oneness" may make you more satisfied with your life, new research finds.

    Oneness is the belief that everything in the world is connected and interdependent.

    Two surveys of nearly 75,000 people in Germany found a strong link between life satisfaction and higher scores on concepts associated with oneness -- such as social connectedness, feeling close to nature ...

    Faith-Based Fitness Programs: What's in It for You?

    Faith-based fitness is on the rise, according to trend-watchers at the American Council on Exercise, with many churches, mosques, synagogues and temples developing programs that promote health and wellness.

    From exercise classes to nutrition advice and health coaching, congregants can enhance their physical as well as their spiritual well-being.

    More than just another fitne...