Millennia-old religious faith and cutting-edge neuroscience seem an unlikely pairing, but by combining the two, researchers have uncovered new information about our brain's response to spiritual ...

We commonly consider spiritual practices sources of peace and inspiration. A recent study shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many persons feel bored during these practices -- and ...

Many people who prioritize physical activity report that it helps them find inner peace and clarity. Exercise isn't there ...

VIENNA — Have you ever found yourself stifling a yawn during meditation? Or perhaps your mind wandered during a religious ...

When Hannah Bronson gathers to pray the rosary with other members of Binghamton University’s Newman House, she turns on her laptop instead of kneeling in the chapel. Events such as the weekly praying ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds frontman, 68, embraces a range of "spiritual" practices - from lake swimming to church and ...

Pregnancy is a sacred time where a mother's thoughts and emotions influence her baby's personality. Engaging in spiritual activities like lighting diyas, chanting mantras, reciting holy books, and ...

There are certain aspects of living in the world that are inexplicable. We might seek practical reasons that explain away the experiences we have, but sometimes, those experiences symbolize the ...

(RNS) — When French intellectual Alexis de Tocqueville toured the United States in the early 19th century, he was struck by how religious Americans were. He linked that religiosity with the success of ...