June 5, 2012, 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM, keynote address “Spirituality and Health:  An Epidemiologist’s Perspective” 26th Annual Thomas Nevola, M.D., Symposium on Spirituality and Health Colby College Waterville, ME  04901 CONTACT:  Dr. Frederic C. Craigie, Jr. (frederic.craigie@mainegeneral.org)

April 1, 2012, 11:00 AM, invited lecture “Judaism and Health:  New Initiatives at HUC and in the Reform Movement” Temple Beth Sholom 4200 SW Munson Ave. Topeka, KS  66604 CONTACT:  Patty Foster (785-272-6400, or admin@templebethsholomtopeka.org)  

The December 2011 issue of Journal of Religion and Health features a special section on Judaism and Health that was edited by ISR’s Dr. Jeff Levin. Dr. Levin has a Guest Editorial and two articles included in this special issue. Click here to read Guest Editorial         Click here to read Health [...]

Are the Religious Prone to Obesity? Study found regularly attending services was linked to raised risk in middle age Posted: March 23, 2011 By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, March 23 (HealthDay News) — New research finds that people who frequently attend religious services are significantly more likely to become obese by the time they [...]