News tagged with spiritual beliefs

The effects of spirituality in Alcoholics Anonymous on alcohol dependence

Addictions, whether it is to drugs or alcohol, are a very difficult hurdle for individuals to overcome. But, there are ways to help people with their recovery through 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Many ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Dec 14, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study explores religion and mental health care

A Massey psychology researcher is investigating whether mental health treatment is less effective when the religion or spiritual beliefs of patients are ignored.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created May 11, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Medical team's support of terminal cancer patients' spiritual needs improves quality of life

In a new study of terminally ill cancer patients, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found support of patients' spiritual needs by the medical team is associated with greater use of hospice, less aggressive care, ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Religion and medicine: Sometimes a healing prescription

Do pediatric oncologists feel that religion is a bridge or a barrier to their work? Or do they feel it can be either, depending on whether their patients are recovering or deteriorating? A novel Brandeis University study ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Spirituality may help women manage chronic illness

(PhysOrg.com) -- As women increasingly outlive men, they face increasing risks of chronic illness as they age.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 08, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0