Religion is not going away, and science will not destroy it (Short Essay)

"Not only has secularism failed to continue its steady global march but countries as varied as Iran, India, Israel, Algeria and Turkey have either had their secular governments replaced by religious ones, or have seen the rise of influential religious nationalist movements," writes Peter Harrison, University of Queensland (Jan. 8th, 2020)

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High-intensity exercise can improve memory and wards off dementia

"Dementia may be one of the scariest — a debilitating condition that erases memories; a condition without a cure. But dementia does not have to be your fate. Exercise protects our memories from being erased and our latest research shows that it is never too late to start," writes Jennifer J Heisz, McMaster University (Dec. 11th, 2019)

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Can Your Diet Help Heal You from Trauma

"I’ve worked with trauma survivors throughout my career as a therapist, and I don’t think I’ve ever recommended that they change their diet as part of treatment. But my recent discussion with trauma specialist and psychiatrist Dr. James Gordon, author of The Transformation, has made me rethink the role of nutrition in healing from trauma," writes Seth J. Gillihan, University of Pennsylvania (Dec. 11th, 2019)

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