News tagged with spirituality
Morality research sheds light on the origins of religion
The details surrounding the emergence and evolution of religion have not been clearly established and remain a source of much debate among scholars. Now, an article published by Cell Press in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sc ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Feb 08, 2010 |
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Selective brain damage modulates human spirituality
New research provides fascinating insight into brain changes that might underlie alterations in spiritual and religious attitudes. The study, published by Cell Press in the February 11 issue of the journal Neuron, explor ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Feb 10, 2010 |
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More than 20 percent of atheist scientists are spiritual
More than 20 percent of atheist scientists are spiritual, according to new research from Rice University. Though the general public marries spirituality and religion, the study found that spirituality is a separate idea – ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 05, 2011 |
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Spirituality is key to kids' happiness
To make children happier, we may need to encourage them to develop a strong sense of personal worth, according to Dr. Mark Holder from the University of British Columbia in Canada and his colleagues Dr. Ben Coleman and Judi ...
Jan 08, 2009 |
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Music and spirituality may be legacies of motherese: expert
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ancient humans may have developed a capacity for music and a sense of spirituality linked to music because of the foetal/infant-maternal bond, according to international authority on the origins of music, ...
Jan 31, 2011 |
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Can plant parables promote peace?
Stressed out? Spend some time with Mother Nature. Pick up any self-help manual and you'll likely find sage advice about the restorative effects of spending time in natural surroundings. Research shows that ...
Apr 04, 2011 |
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Spiritually developed -- but not necessarily mature
A person can reach a high level of spiritual development without being emotionally and psychologically mature. This has been shown in a new study presented by Prof. Ofra Mayseless at the 2nd Conference on the Study of Contemporary ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 15, 2010 |
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Prayer on the hospital floor
What happens when the families of sick and dying hospitalized children ask their physicians to pray with them, or for them? How do pediatricians respond to such personal requests? While increasing numbers of physicians say ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 16, 2009 |
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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
Nov 04, 2009 |
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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 ...
Dec 14, 2010 |
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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, ...
Dec 15, 2009 |
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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
May 11, 2010 |
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Youth define spirituality in terms of positive behaviors, connections
Few studies have examined the differences between spirituality and religion in adolescents. Now, a University of Missouri researcher is exploring these differences by determining how youth define and practice ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 21, 2010 |
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Relationships hold key to spiritual care
Relationships hold the key to giving terminally ill patients the spiritual care they need. However, researchers have pinpointed a mismatch between patients' expectations and understanding when it comes to spirituality, and ...
Jul 23, 2010 |
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Increased life expectancy discourages religious participation
Churches will continue to attract older congregations as increasing life expectancy encourages people to put off involvement in religion, according to new research.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2011 |
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