Faith in Daily LifeFaith Was Never Meant to Be Private: Small Steps Out of a Lonely FaithMore than half of American Christians say their spiritual life is entirely private. Those who do report less growth, and research links shared faith with lower risk of deaths from despair. Here is how to take the first small, unscary step.Central Health Editors · 8 min
Forgotten HealersVivien Thomas: The Carpenter Who Helped Pioneer Heart SurgeryHe never went to college, was paid as a janitor, and stood on a step stool coaching the surgeon through one of the first heart operations on a baby. The story of Vivien Thomas, and what it means for the 40,000 American babies born with heart defects every year.Central Health Editors · 5 min
Forgotten HealersIgnaz Semmelweis: The Doctor Mocked for Saying Wash Your HandsIn 1847 a young doctor in Vienna noticed that mothers were dying far more often in the ward run by doctors than in the one run by midwives. His simple fix saved lives, and his colleagues ridiculed him for it. Here is his story, and what clean hands still do for your family today.Central Health Editors · 4 min
Forgotten HealersDr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler: The First Black Woman Doctor in America and Her Mission to MothersIn 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first African American woman in the US to earn a medical degree. She went south after the Civil War to care for freed people, called it real missionary work, and wrote a book for mothers. Her mission still matters, because Black mothers today die at nearly 3.5 times the rate of white mothers.Central Health Editors · 5 min
Forgotten HealersMother Seacole: The Jamaican Healer Who Fed and Nursed Soldiers When She Was Turned AwayWhen the British Army refused her offer to serve as a nurse, Mary Seacole paid her own way to the Crimean War, set up a place for food, supplies and rest near the front, and cared for wounded soldiers who came to call her Mother. Her story, and how to care for sick neighbors with food today.Central Health Editors · 5 min
Rest and RenewalSabbath for Busy People: How to Actually Rest One Day a WeekNearly half of American workers with paid time off do not use all of it. Rest has become something we earn, not something we receive. Here is a simple way to start keeping a Sabbath, even with kids, shift work or a caregiving schedule.Central Health Editors · 6 min
Know the ScienceIs Church Good for Your Health? What the Research Really ShowsOnly about 3 in 10 Americans attend church every week or almost every week. Large Harvard studies have linked regular attendance with longer life and fewer deaths of despair. Here is what those studies found, what they cannot prove, and how to find a church community that helps you heal.Central Health Editors · 5 min
Getting HelpCan't Afford Your Medicine? Real Ways to Pay Less for PrescriptionsMore than 1 in 4 American adults skipped filling a prescription in the past year because of cost. Before you cut pills in half or go without, here are the questions to ask, the programs that help, and what changed for people on Medicare.Central Health Editors · 6 min
Rest and RenewalLonely in a Crowd: What Loneliness Does to Your Health and How to ReconnectYou can sit in a full pew and still feel alone. About half of American adults say they have felt lonely, and the US Surgeon General says it carries real health risks. Here is how to spot it, small ways to reconnect this week, and who to call when it gets heavy.Central Health Editors · 6 min
Getting HelpWorried, Stuck or Hurting? How to Find Counseling You Can Actually AffordNearly 1 in 5 American adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year, but cost and confusion keep many from ever talking to anyone. Here is where to start, what to ask, what a first visit is like, and how faith and counseling can work together.Central Health Editors · 6 min
Getting HelpStronger Legs, Steadier Steps: Strength and Balance After 50One in four older adults falls each year, and many never tell anyone. Here is a simple test you can do with a kitchen chair, easy moves to build strength and balance, and free programs that teach you how to stay on your feet.Central Health Editors · 8 min
Caring for Your BodyThe Walk After Dinner: A Small Habit for Steadier Blood SugarMore than 2 in 5 American adults have prediabetes, and most have no idea. Here is what research shows about short walks after meals, how to find out where you stand in one minute, and the free year long program built to help.Central Health Editors · 6 min
Know the ScienceThe Silent Number: What Your Blood Pressure Is Telling YouNearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, and millions do not know it. Here is how to read your numbers, how to check them at home the right way, where to get a free reading, and when a high number is an emergency.Central Health Editors · 6 min
Rest and RenewalMove to Rest: Gentle Exercise for Tired, Stressed BodiesYou do not need a gym, a trainer or an hour a day. Here is how much movement actually counts, a gentle week you can start tomorrow, and where to get help if pain or health problems have kept you on the couch.Central Health Editors · 6 min
Caring for Your BodyOne Pot Lentil and Vegetable StewA hearty, budget friendly stew made with pantry staples. It feeds six, freezes well and travels easily, so it is perfect for a busy week or a neighbor who needs a meal.Central Health Editors · 2 min
Caring for Your BodyFive Minute Overnight Oats With BerriesStir it together at night, grab it in the morning. A simple, no cook breakfast with oats, berries and a little cinnamon that you can make for the whole week.Central Health Editors · 2 min
Caring for Your BodyBlack Bean and Sweet Potato TacosRoasted sweet potatoes, warm black beans and crunchy cabbage in soft tortillas. A colorful, filling family dinner that is ready in about 40 minutes and easy on the budget.Central Health Editors · 2 min
Caring for Your BodyGentle Vegetable and Rice SoupA light, simple soup with soft vegetables and rice in a mild broth. Comforting when you are tired or unwell, and a gentle way to return to food after a day of fasting.Central Health Editors · 2 min
Caring for Your BodySunday Slow Cooker Three Bean ChiliPut it in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a warm pot of chili. Mild, filling and made with canned beans, it feeds a crowd and is a natural for potlucks.Central Health Editors · 2 min
Caring for Your BodyTen Minute Chickpea Salad SandwichesMashed chickpeas, crunchy celery, lemon and dill on whole grain bread. A quick, no cook lunch that packs well for work, school or a church picnic.Central Health Editors · 2 min
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