The last thing you probably want for Christmas is a cold, flu or an injury to ruin your celebration of the incarnation of Our Lord. So here’s a helpful message from the federal Centers for Disease Control: “Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your […]
Living in the glory of God’s creation within or near woodlands may actually be better for your brain and help you cope better with stress, according to a recent German study. Previous research has linked access to green space to longer lives, lower levels of aggression, and kids’ cognitive development. If you can’t live in the woods, at least […]
Regular exercise with friends is good both for your health and for your relationships, with benefits including lower stress and improved overall quality of life far more than exercising by yourself. Researchers found that those who spent at least 30 minutes a week exercising in a group showed significant improvements in three quality-of-life measures: mental, physical […]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but medical science proves that it’s a good idea to find ways to give thanks for the things in your life every day. This month take it on as a spiritual discipline by keeping a “gratitude journal,” sending out three thank you cards a week, or just counting your […]
Cancer is a sad reality of modern life, and there’s no bulletproof way to protect yourself. But did you know that most cancers are linked to lifestyle factors that we have enormous control over? You can help minimize your risks by changing your diet and adopting some healthy lifestyle habits. This article from Prevention magazine […]
Too many church professionals burn out. Achieving a healthy work-life balance eventually comes down to personal responsibility and discipline. We must make the right choices, and our choices must be influenced by our attitudes and values. Behaviors that flow from our deeply held beliefs help us counter external pressures that keep us from taking care […]
Everybody knows that time management will make you more productive, but did you know that it can make you healthier, too? Getting more done you’ll feel better and less stressed, as well as have more time for relaxation, recreation, relationships or exercise. This article from WebMD gives you some excellent tips on how to manage your […]
“Depression lies to me. It is relentless. It tells me I will always feel this way, that I’m not deserving of help, that I am a burden, a waste — that my life is thoroughly hopeless,” Pastor Jason Chestnut writes in Sojourners. Ministry is hard, and the stresses clergy face can lead may people to […]
Scientists have gone to great lengths to fully understand sleep’s benefits. They have discovered that sleep plays a critical role in immune function, metabolism, memory, learning, and other vital functions. And yet many people don’t get enough — especially busy church leaders! This webpage from Harvard Medical School will tell you to everything you ever […]
Sure, you may draw closer to God when you pray, but are there other ways that prayer is good for you? Yes, say scientists have who have studied the physical, mental and emotional health of people who engage in regular prayer. They have found it to be beneficial in tangible ways. This informative article from […]
