A team of researchers from The University of Manchester has spent the last 18 months examining how faith spaces in Greater Manchester support different groups of older people within their communities.
Apr 24, 2024
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On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. "I've seen the Promised Land," he said. "I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Faith community nurses and other leaders play integral roles in the holistic health of rural residents, yet they are not immune to stress and burnout, according to a West Virginia University study.
Jun 13, 2023
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Black college students who resorted to self-blame when faced with stress were also more likely to experience suicidal thoughts within the past year. This is in comparison to those who were less likely to resort to self-blame.
Jan 31, 2023
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The University of York-led study showed that health professionals, working with faith leaders, can deliver effective, low-cost messages on how people can keep their blood pressure on the healthy side.
Jan 27, 2023
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Mobile apps are popular tools for people looking to improve their health, but are they effective? They can be if the app is culturally tailored to the needs of its users.
Jul 18, 2022
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In the drive to vaccinate Americans against COVID-19, many question where faith communities stand. A critical number of religious leaders rallying against vaccination often dominate the narrative, while other voices receive ...
Dec 3, 2021
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Some LGBTQ+ people want to be part of faith communities. Though they have concerns about inclusion, they hope to find a faith community that feels like a home, based on West Virginia University research.
Jul 12, 2021
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If someone joins a church, mosque or synagogue, they may be seeking better emotional or spiritual health. But according to research out of West Virginia University, faith communities have the potential to promote physical ...
Jun 3, 2021
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Nancy Kruh always figured that when her mother died, she would be by her side, holding her hand, a comforting, meaningful moment.
Jun 30, 2020
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