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Research Matters Highlights: Religion and spirituality were associated with improved heart health in a study of Black Americans. The findings suggest that spiritual perspectives or religious beliefs could play an important role in heart-health interventions among Black Americans. Cardiovascular disease, which affects the heart and blood vessels, is the nation’s leading cause of death, and …
According to a study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Spirituality should be incorporated into care for both serious illness and overall health. “This study represents the most rigorous and comprehensive systematic analysis of the modern day literature regarding health and spirituality to date,” said …
More than 80 percent of people around the world consider themselves to be religious or spiritual. But research on the neuroscience of spirituality and religiosity has been sparse. Previous studies have used functional neuroimaging, in which an individual undergoes a brain scan while performing a task to see what areas of the brain light up. …
In the book Square One, Dr. Maroon combines deeply personal anecdotes with illuminating scientific explanations to help readers rebalance their priorities. With keen insights into what it takes to avoid emotional, spiritual, and physical burnout and to seek more joy and creativity in life, Dr. Maroon guides readers back to “square one” so they can …