Practicing Christian mindfulness and prayer can not only bring one closer to God, but it can also reduce stress, lengthen our lives and improve our body’s responses to a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. Joan Watson explains.
Reduce stress to enjoy live with better health
No shock to anyone that stress can rob your life of enjoyment and contribute to poor health. But what can we do about it? Plenty! This article from Harvard School of Public Health explains why stress is damaging and how to help. (Photo: Bottled Void, Creative Commons)
Living with grief: how to be OK when you’re not OK
Due to Covid-19, extreme weather and other phenomena, our nation is awash in grief and loss. Even emotionally resilient people are mourning from loss … of loved ones, of restricted mobility, of a vision of a stable future. How to cope? Health.com has put together an assortment of helpful articles.
Exercise essential for wellbeing in Covid-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, we all become more vulnerable. In addition to checking for fever, be sure to check your mental health temperature, too. This article offers helpful suggestions. (Image: Kami Rao, Creative Commons)
Tips for dealing with grief and loss at Christmas
For many people, the holidays are not a time for joy and celebrations. In fact, for those experiencing grief the holidays may actually heighten their pain. If this rings true for you or someone you know, check out these tips from Harvard Health. (Photo: Kenny Uhh, Creative Commons)
Sleep is good stewardship
Researchers at MIT have found a strong relationship between students’ grades and how much sleep they’re getting. What time students go to bed and the consistency of their sleep habits also make a big difference. And no, getting a good night’s sleep just before a big test is not good enough — it takes several nights […]
Circadian rhythms and stress
Scientists have long known about the connection between circadian rhythms and performance, but recent research finds that saving stressful meetings, appointments, and encounters for afternoon or early evening may be healthier for you. Learn more about how to harness your body’s natural rhythms to reduce your metabolic stress load and be a healthier, rested, and […]
Living the best life possible amid illness
Stewardship of our physical and emotional health is important, yet what is one to do when the diagnosis is difficult and chronic? Clinical psychologist and professor Joseph Trunzo offers some suggestions, including considering ACT therapy (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). “You might not have a choice about your illness,” says Bruno, “but you do have choices […]
Science reveals the health benefits of meditation
The regular practice of meditation can not only bring you closer to God and improve your faith and prayer life, it also improves overall wellness and health, scientists affirm. Lower blood pressure, greater emotional intelligence, a longer attention span and less anxiety are only some of the benefits, says healthline. (Photo: lel4nd, Creative Commons)
Intergenerational relationships key to well-being
When younger and older connect, writes Marc Freedman, the intergenerational relationships built are a route to success in early life and a key to happiness and well-being in our later years. Congregations are the perfect incubators for meaningful cross-gen relationships. Read more about the health, well-being, and financial benefits here. (Photo: Tim Pierce, Creative Commons)
