Daily Archives: September 4, 2016

How Prayer Strengthens Your Emotional Health

Prayer and spirituality can help ease depression and act as a cushion when life throws curve balls your way. Key Takeaways People who pray often may see some health benefits, such as feeling more peace in the face of chronic … Continue reading

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10 Ways to Rev Up Your Brain and Reduce the Risk of Cognitive Decline

By Angela Timashenka Geiger, Chief Strategy Officer, Alzheimer’s Association Special to Everyday Health The brain is your body’s control and command center. Its power is complex, vast, and awe-inspiring — which means the idea of taking care of it can … Continue reading

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9 Ways to Help a Friend or Family Member With Depression

All of a sudden your best friend stops calling. She no longer wants to join you for yoga on Saturday mornings. The last time you saw her she looked fragile and sad, like someone else was living in her body. … Continue reading

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Sign of the Cross

The sign of the cross (also used by Eastern Christians) is another expression of religious body language. From early times, this ritual action has enjoyed a widespread usage: crosses were traced with the thumb on the sick, with the hand … Continue reading

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