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World Survey Links Religion and Happiness -- For Some
August 8, 2011 — There may be a few atheists in foxholes, but a new study suggests that in societies under stress, those who are religious outnumber -- and are happier than -- their nonreligious counterparts. Where ... > full story -
Education Affects Americans' Religiosity -- But Not How You Might Think
August 8, 2011 — A new study finds that education has a positive effect on Americans' churchgoing habits, devotional practices, emphasis on religion in daily life and support for religious leaders to weigh in on the ... > full story -
Religious Beliefs Impact Levels of Worry
August 5, 2011 — Researchers have found that those who believe in a benevolent God tend to worry less and be more tolerant of life's uncertainties than those who believe in an indifferent or punishing ... > full story -
Spiritual Retreat Can Lower Depression, Raise Hope in Heart Patients
August 1, 2011 — Attending a non-denominational spiritual retreat can help patients with severe heart trouble feel less depressed and more hopeful about the future, a new study has ... > full story -
Yoga Boosts Stress-Busting Hormone, Reduces Pain, Study Finds
July 27, 2011 — A new study finds that practicing yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia. The study is the first to look at the effects of yoga on cortisol ... > full story -
Conscientious Objection to Any Procedure Is Doctor's Right, Say Medical Students
July 18, 2011 — Doctors should be allowed to object to any procedure that conflicts with their personal, moral, or religious beliefs, reveals a survey of medical ... > full story -
Humans 'Predisposed' to Believe in Gods and the Afterlife
July 14, 2011 — New research finds that humans have natural tendencies to believe in gods and an afterlife. Research suggests that people across many different cultures instinctively believe that some part of their ... > full story -
Is Meditation the Push-Up for the Brain? Study Shows Practice May Have Potential to Change Brain's Physical Structure
July 14, 2011 — Researchers have found that long time meditators have stronger connections between brain regions, and show less age-related atrophy when compared to a control group. Having stronger connections ... > full story -
Talking About Faith Increases Hospital Patients' Overall Satisfaction, Study Finds
July 13, 2011 — Hospitalized patients who had conversations about religion and spirituality with the health-care team were the most satisfied with their overall care. However, 20 percent of patients who would have ... > full story -
Menopausal Women Don't Need 'Fixing', Psychotherapist Argues
July 12, 2011 — Menopause shouldn't be seen as a medical problem that needs fixing but as a life-affirming and normal process that women go through. This is one of the findings by psychotherapist Sue Brayne, who is ... > full story
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