2019-03-01
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Church Keeps You Healthy
December 23, 2008Christmas is a season of spiritual wonder. We know that prayer works, but going to church? A new study strongly suggests that regular attendance at religious services reduces the risk of death by approximately 20%. And new archeological findings have... continued
Christmas Smells
December 23, 2008What would the holidays be without those familiar scents?the fresh spruce tree, peppermint candy canes, mulled cider? But alas, some of these smells can be torture for those of us who carry a specific gene. We know that smells trigger... continued
Anne’s Diary: A Spiritual Journey
December 23, 2008Eight years ago, Anne Strieber wrote about Christmas as a spiritual journey. We feel that this diary is still important today, so we're reminding you about it for THIS Christmas. If you love Anne's diaries, support this site: Subscribe today!... continued
Do Unto Others
December 23, 2008UPDATE from Marla Frees! - Many people think that Jesus was the author of "the golden rule," but he was actually demonstrating his scholarship by quoting Rabbi Hillel. But is this a good rule to live by? Only if by... continued
What Happens When YOU Get Cuffed?
December 22, 2008Many of us are stressed out lately, and spikes of anxiety can cause some people's blood pressure to rise when a doctor is examining them, a phenomenon known as the "white coat effect." But new studies show that there is... continued
Elephants in Zoos Have Shorter Lives
December 22, 2008Whitley communicated with an elephant in Portland Zoo. Sadly, a new study comparing wild?and even working?elephants with those found in zoos finds that the zoo animals have much shorter lives, mainly because they don't get enough exercise, so they get... continued
How to Be Happy This Christmas
December 22, 2008In the holiday season's flurry of shopping, gift-giving, parties and celebrations, it's easy for the joy of the season to be lost in heightened anxiety and depression. Despite the recession, we need to remember: Christmas is a reason to be... continued
Boy or Girl?
December 19, 2008Which parent determines the sex of their child? - It turns out that it's mostly up to the man?if you ARE the dad! It may also depend on whether or not dad smokes. Researchers found that men were more likely... continued
And When He’s a Teenager…
December 19, 2008What kind of driver will he be? - No matter what kind of car they have, we all know that teens are terrible drivers. Since he may not have someone watching over him constantly, what can you do? Now there's... continued
Once You Have Him, How Will You Feed Him?
December 19, 2008If you're pregnant, be sure to eat a low-fat diet, or else your baby may be fat too?all his or her life! A study in rats shows that exposure to a high-fat diet during pregnancy produces permanent changes in the... continued