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The Biology of Belief

Primary Author: Jeffrey Kluger, Time Magazine

Time Magazine article from February 12, 2009 that covers connections between faith and health. Topics include prayer and the brain, the impact of religious practices such as fasting on the body, prayer, faith and longevity, and the role of physicians.

Date Last Modified 02/12/2009 Article, Website

Faith and Health: Psychological Perspectives

Primary Author: Thomas G. Plante, Santa Clara University

This book looks at "psychological research on the links between religious faith and health outcomes." It includes sections on:

- Faith and Health in the General Population
- Faith and Health in Special Populations
- Faith and Health in the Clinic
- Commentaries on Research Concerning Faith and Health

Date Last Modified 08/01/2001 Book

Give Me Strength: Spirituality in the Medical Encounter

Primary Author: Johns Hopkins University

A 27 minute video produced by the Johns Hopkins University. Topics covered include definitions of spirituality, reasons for addressing spirituality, spirituality and health outcomes, and ways in which spirituality helps patients.

Date Last Modified 05/01/2001 Video

Handbook of Religion and Health

Primary Author: Harold G. Koenig, Duke University Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health

This hardcover book provides a comprehensive look at the effects religion has on physical and mental health.

Date Last Modified 12/01/2000 Book

Health and Spirituality (CME/CEU course)

Primary Author: Anne Harrington, Harvard University

Free online video CME/CEU course provided by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). The learning objectives are to understand the range of research traditions today that are investigating the relationship between health and spiritual practice; to understand the various historical roots of these traditions and how they interact in our own time; and to understand the different kinds of challenges-intellectual, ethical, political-raised by this research enterprise.

NOTE: You will need to register with the NCCAM website to view this video and take the course.

Date Last Modified 01/12/2009 Continuing Education course, Tutorial, Video