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A new study published earlier this month shows that there is a surge of brain activity upon cardiac arrest, which may explain the bright lights and familiar faces that people describe after having a near-death experience (NDE). The study, for anyone looking to check off some big scientific words on their bingo card, is entitled…

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Drinking alcohol has become so common in society that typically, the person who chooses not to drink faces questions from confused peers and gets sideways glances instead of the one who overindulges. Undoubtedly, alcoholism has become an epidemic, with new research showing that alcohol-induced liver disease increased during the pandemic. So how should Christians engage…

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Toni Braxton shared that she’s lucky to be alive seven months after an emergency heart surgery for a blocked coronary artery. The singer, who’s been open about her battle with the autoimmune disease lupus erythematosus, says she lost track of her regimented preventive care, which includes regular blood and urine tests. Braxton said she also…

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In the early stages of his career as a marriage counselor, psychologist Everett Worthington noticed that many couples were upset about perceived slights and real wrongs, realizing they could only make progress if they forgave each other. Those perceptions prompted Worthington to start a decades-long academic career studying the science of forgiveness. While faith communities…

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Jamie Foxx is still in the hospital three weeks after suffering a medical emergency, and those closest to him say he needs all the well-wishes and prayers his fans can muster. His exact condition is still under wraps, tightly guarded by his family, but sources close to Foxx echo the same sentiment, pray for Jamie.…

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As we get older, cognitive decline is more susceptible to occur. So, how can we train our brains to fight cognitive decline? Researchers from the University of Geneve, EPFL, and HES-SO Geneva say the answer might be hidden in music. A recent study found that learning to play and listening may prevent a decline in…

Best-selling author and pastor Rick Warren recently discussed some health challenges he’s faced in his current life season. Warren told Ed Stetzer and co-host Daniel Yang on the Stezer ChurchLeaders Podcast, “I’ve been in a two-year battle with an autoimmune disease. It’s not life-threatening. It won’t even last. It lasts between three to five years.…

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Almost one million people in the United States live with multiple sclerosis (M.S.), an autoimmune disease that damages the central nervous system. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, about a quarter of all people with M.S. need someone to help with personal care and daily activities. One of those people is 46-year-old Alison…

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The conservative German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck proposed a national retirement benefit to satisfy the leftist masses in 1881, setting the retirement age at 70. However, the average life expectancy at the time was about 40. Von Bismarck resigned right after the policy passed, but his legacy remained, and Germany’s retirement benefit became a model…

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Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond missed a game against the Los Angeles Lakers after posting on Twitter that he was deleting his social media to focus on his mental health. The Bulls’ head coach Billy Donovan discussed Drummond’s absence from the team after he was ruled out for personal reasons. Donovan told ESPN, “As we…
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