By Lindsey Bell Minister Returns to Pulpit After Alcohol Addiction Last summer Perry Noble was removed from his position as pastor of NewSpring Church in South Carolina because of his addiction to alcohol and soon thereafter he began receiving treatment. Though some claimed he should have taken more time off from the ministry, Noble didn’t […]
By Lindsey Bell Depression as Damaging to the Heart as Cholesterol and Obesity A study found that depression is as damaging to the heart as high cholesterol and obesity. The researchers knew beforehand that four factors greatly increased a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease: smoking, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and obesity. They didn’t know how […]
By Lindsey Bell Sensors Predict Illness Before You Feel Sick Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine conducted a study on 60 participants using wearable sensors (such as fitness monitors and smart watches) that are currently available for purchase. Their research led them to conclude that these sensors can now be used to predict illnesses […]
By Melissa Wuske Centenarian Breaks Cycling Record In 2012, Robert Marchand, a Frenchman, set the world record for the farthest a 100-year-old has biked in an hour: 16 miles. This year he set out again, biking farther in one hour than any 105-year-old ever: 14.08 miles. Marchand, however, believes he could’ve done better. “I did […]
By Melissa Wuske Help for Young Adults with Autism Clay Heighten and Debra Caudy’s 19-year-old son, Jon, has autism and requires supportive care. As a result, the couple, both retired medical professionals, are starting a community in Dallas for young people like their son, so that they can live in an environment that meets their […]
