Doctor Harold Koenig, is a leader in the research in the field of spirituality and health. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health at Duke University. Enjoy this video in which he speaks about some of the recent research. Spirituality, … [Read more...]
Spirituality and Health: A Bibliography of Articles Published in 2009
I want to pass along a link that I also made available here a year ago at this time. Annually, Chaplain John Ehman of the University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia publishes Spirituality & Health: A Select Bibliography of Medline-Indexed Articles from the … [Read more...]
Broken Heart Syndrome: Health On the Web
Another article appearing in the Wall Street Journal this week is worth passing along. The author, Ron Winslow, writes that "Broken Heart Syndrome is typically triggered by acute emotion or physical trauma that releases a surge of adrenaline that overwhelms the heart. The effect … [Read more...]
Depression, Osteoporosis and Faith – Understanding the Connection
What the Research Says Osteoporosis is the most widespread degenerative disease in the developed world, afflicting 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over 50. Despite the accumulating evidence for a connection between depression and decreased bone density, official authorities, such … [Read more...]
Spirituality and Health Bibliographies – Medline Indexed
Yesterday I found a great resource for those interested in the spirituality-health link. Visit the University of Pennsylvania Health System's Pastoral Care Department for a listing of articles published on this topic between 1999 and 2008. Here is the link for the most … [Read more...]
Dr. Christina Pulchaski – The Neurological Benefits of Religious Practices
Dr. Christina Pulchaski, Executive Director of the George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health, is interviewed by Sally Quinn of the Washington Post's On Faith column. Topics addressed in the 5-minute video: Intercessory prayer The power of belief Research … [Read more...]