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Introduction The field of empirical study on religion and spirituality (R/S) in relationship to mental health has rapidly expanded in the past decade. There now exist five peer-reviewed international journals that publish on R/S and its relationship to mental health (Journal of Religion and Health, Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Spirituality in Clinical Practice, International Journal of Psychology, and Religion and Social Scientific Study of Religion), and over 4000 articles in this field have been published in the past decade. Research from this body of work has shown that spirituality and religiosity serve as protective factors against a variety of…

IntroductionPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine-metabolic disorder in reproductive-aged women, affecting up to 15% of reproductive age women (1), and has become the leading cause of menstrual disorders and anovulatory infertility in women (2, 3). The major clinical manifestations of PCOS consist of ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries, along with insulin resistance, obesity, and metabolic dysfunction (4, 5). In addition, PCOS is also linked with other complications, such as type 2 diabetes, endometrial dysfunction and cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, and pregnancy complications (6–10). The current standard treatment for PCOS includes lifestyle change, pharmacological therapy, and surgical modalities,…

Introduction In recent years, the arena of spirituality has garnered renewed interest in wide-ranging disciplines, including health (e.g., Hill and Pargament, 2003), education (e.g., Miller, 2009), clinical psychology and psychotherapy (e.g., Miller and Kelley, 2006), personality (e.g., Emmons, 1999), family studies (e.g., Tarakeshwar et al., 2001), and developmental psychology (e.g., Benson et al., 2003). Moreover, research in positive psychology and thriving consistently indicates that spirituality is associated with psychological adjustment and well-being (e.g., King and Benson, 2006; Johnson, 2008; Saroglou et al., 2008). Recently, major theoretical reviews in developmental psychology have emphasized the prominent role that spirituality plays in character…

IntroductionThe world population is expected to reach more than 11 billion by 2050 (Census of India, 2011). Population in the world is currently (2020) growing at a rate of around 1.05% per year. The current average population increase is estimated at 81 million people per year and current world population is 7.9 billion as of March 2021 (World Population Clock, 2021). This burgeoning population particularly in developing countries is a matter of concern for social, economic, and environmental reasons in terms of providing food, shelter, and life. The challenge of dealing with an ever-increasing population has been dealt with largely…

Introduction Recent years have seen a burgeoning interest in mindfulness-based approaches, primarily driven by growing evidence of their beneficial effects on physical and mental well-being. In parallel to research evaluating the effectiveness of these approaches, a second line of investigation concentrates on unraveling the psychological and neurophysiological processes involved. A more precise understanding of these processes will facilitate the refinement of mindfulness-based interventions and will allow the development and fine-tuning of programs that account for specific psychological or physiological conditions and cater for individual circumstances and predispositions. Several theoretical propositions have already been made. For example, neurobiological processes of wanting…

Introduction Mixed urinary incontinence (MUI), as a type of urinary incontinence (UI), presents with involuntary leakage associated with urgency and also with exertion, effort, sneezing or coughing, which is more bothersome than either stress or urgency incontinence alone (1–3). MUI was predicted to affect more women than men (4) and its epidemiological data varied widely. For example, prevalence rates of MUI among women were 0.7–26.6, 15.7–36.6, 9–18, and 40% in China, United State, Egypt, and England, respectively (5–8). Pathophysiological mechanisms of MUI are unclear (9). It might be a combination of the mechanisms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urgency…

MATTAWAN, N.J.—An acupuncturist who runs a clinic in Matawan has been criminally charged with sexually assaulting one of his patients, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced.Dr. Jen Quan, 57, is the clinical director of Prosperity Health Center, located at 952 Rt. 34 in Matawan. Matawan Police received a call on Thursday, January 25th, from a female patient who had scheduled an acupuncture treatment and reported that she had just been sexually assaulted.Find out what’s happening in Matawan AberdeenGet free real-time updates from Patch.Quan, who also lives in Matawan, was charged with one count of second-degree sexual assault and one count…

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Culver Road Armory’s newest expansion is nearly full. Last month, News 8 learned the following about Tennant. Lumos is relocating from its current Armory space to this new space for more space, and Craig Cairns, president of Howe & Rusling, credits the company’s success in relocating the space. It said in a statement that it was able to do so. Meanwhile, Evolution Pilates is located in Pittsford Village’s Northfield Common development and plans to open a second store in the Armory. Founder and owner Michelle Pritchard said Monday that the business is expanding because it’s “bursting…

The first time I was bullied was at a religious school. As I sat quietly cross-legged in the back of the classroom, uninterested in the Arabic text on my lap, I noticed two girls glancing at me and timidly whispering something to each other. I did. The other students had someone else sitting there. All the other students seemed to understand the scriptures better than I did. I had been attending this class for months, and although I had managed to make some superficial progress, I became more and more skeptical as each religious history class progressed. Even with my…

variety will host its first Faith and Media Initiative (FAMI) Entertainment Breakfast of Spirituality and Faith in Los Angeles on February 13th, featuring Hilary Swank, Roma Downey, and Rainn Wilson. do. Swank is the two-time Academy Award-winning actress from “Million Dollar Baby.”” and “Boys Don’t Cry”” We speak to Mark Malkin, senior culture and events writer. varietyabout his creative connections with faith-based entertainment, including the film “Ordinary Angels,” which is scheduled for theatrical release on February 23 from Lionsgate. Downey, an Emmy-nominated actress and producer, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Lightworkers Media, speaks with Cynthia Littleton. of…