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Passage of Bill to Ban Genetic Discrimination a Victory for All Families
In a major victory for every American, lawmakers bucked partisan politics last week to approve legislation barring employers and health insurance providers from discriminating against individuals and families based on their genetic information. more »
By Doug Carlson - May 6, 2008
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Getting enough ZZZs?
A long, good night’s sleep can help keep you lean, healthy, experts say
We Americans are a group of groggy people — just ask the National Sleep Foundation. more »
Baptists the fattest of the fat?
A recent study from Purdue University professor of sociology Ken Ferraro reveals that of all believers, Baptists are the most likely to be obese. more »
Start and stick with it: Making changes to incorporate exercise might be easier than you think
So you know you should exercise. You know you would feel better if you did. And you know you could even live longer.
But today you don’t really feel like it. more »
By staff - Feb 21, 2008
Youth ministers encourage professional help for cutters
A random survey of Oklahoma Baptist youth ministers revealed many have dealt with cutters in their youth groups.
Jason Peck, youth minister at Purcell, Union Hill, who has been there about a year, said when he came, he learned there were a few students who were cutting. more »
By Dana Williamson - Feb 5, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Children, Living, Health, Parenting
EDGE OUTREACH looks to students to help provide worldwide water solutions
By the time you finish reading this story, 11 children will have died from diseases such as cholera, hepatitis, and typhoid, due to unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation and poor hygiene (UNICEF). more »
By Lucretia Goddard - Dec 26, 2007
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Health
Christmas can be a time of dread if focus is lost
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). more »
By Kathy McBroom - Dec 21, 2007 - (1)
Caregivers consider needs, resources in end-of-life decisions
If you are caring at home for a parent or other relative in an advanced stage of a life-limiting illness — such as cancer or liver disease — you may reach a point where you wonder if his or her needs might be better met in a hospice facility or a hospital palliative care program. more »
By Lisa M. Petsche - Dec 21, 2007
Topic: Family, Elderly, Living, Finances, Health
ERLC’s Land Calls on President to Support Tobacco Regulation
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce the number of Americans who become addicted to tobacco and subsequently die from tobacco-related illnesses, Dr. more »
By Doug Carlson - Dec 18, 2007
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Social Issues
Bush again vetoes child insurance bill
President Bush has vetoed for the second time the expansion of a children’s health insurance program.
Bush rejected Dec. 12 a bill reauthorizing and expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 13, 2007
Topic: Family, Children, Living, Health, Parenting, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Social Issues