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Book Review - Crossbearer Similar
The story has been told time and again. C.S. Lewis once walked into a room where a lively debate was in progress. A small group of people had been discussing the various world religions, seeking to understand what made them different from Christianity. As Lewis entered, they looked to him and asked for his response. His answer was simple and it was immediate. "Grace." Grace marks the great difference between Christianity and every other religion. Grace is a concept foreign to religion; foreign, that is, unless granted by God. We seem to have a natural desire to work for our salvation--to offer...Feed: Challies Dot Com
Childhood abuse, hippocampal atrophy and PTSD Similar
While debate continues over the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study indicates traumatic events and PTSD symptoms may be followed in some cases by a size reduction in the hippocampus, a part of the brain that regulates emotions and short term memory. Though most attention surrounding PTSD focuses on war veterans, the advance by Brigham Young University researchers examined a larger population at risk: abused children. "The size reduction in the hippocampus seems to occur sometime after the initial exposure to stress or trauma in childhood, strengthening the argument that it h...Feed: Latest entries from www.anxiet...
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Statistics are helpful. Check out these from the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse: Prevalence of Diagnosed and Undiagnosed Diabetes in the United States, All Ages, 2007 Total: 23.6 million people—7.8 percent of the population—have diabetes. Diagnosed: 17.9 million people Undiagnosed: 5.7 million people [Top] Prevalence of Diagnosed and Undiagnosed Diabetes among People Aged 20 Years or Older, United States, 2007 Age [...]Feed: Battling Diabetes
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