The Bible has a surprising number of things to say about your health. In recent years researchers are discovering that its health advice is sound—and far ahead of its time.
Editorial note from Scott Ashley
Teaching your children limits on unhealthy activities will give them a headstart on a long, vibrant, healthy life.
God designed the human body. Shouldn't we pay attention to what He says to put into it and what to avoid?
Let the buyer beware. Sometimes unhealthy food products are placed on the market because suppliers take shortcuts to save money. The results can be tragic, even catastrophic.
In recent years some physicians have touted wine as beneficial to health, particularly the circulatory system.
One year after Sept. 11, in the debate on terrorism, America is often seen as the villain, no longer as the victim. Why do so many people around the world hate America?
Eighteenth-century British economist Adam Smith (1723-90) first wrote of the connection between freedom and national economic success. In his monumental work An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, published in 1776, Smith showed that national prosperity would naturally follow if governments allowed their peoples the freedom to succeed financially.
We all know that smoking is devastating to one's health. Would you or a loved one like to quit for good? Where can you find the extra help to kick the habit?
My mother died of emphysema. My uncle died of emphysema. My grandfather died of emphysema. Emphysema is a terrible way to go.
How easy is it to get hooked on tobacco?
There are way more cons than pros to smoking.
Why are mental problems and disabilities on the rise? Could it be that we overlook the Bible's keys to healthy, positive thinking?
Do you observe Christmas because you think it's Christ's birthday? Was He born on or anytime near Dec. 25? If Jesus lived on earth today, would He celebrate Christmas at all?
Many assume Jesus' statements in Mark 7 did away with the dietary restrictions recorded in the Old Testament. How should we understand Christ's words?
We see a steady growth in tension between various European nations and the United States. According to a Financial Times feature article, the "common enemy" revealed by the events of Sept. 11, 2001, has "divided rather than unified the West."
Indications abound that the United States and Israel have struck the same European nerve.
The Aug. 24 edition of The Economist, based in Britain but published elsewhere as well, took a look at the remarkable demographic differences between the United States and Europe.
Bilateral relations between nations don't always mix well with national politics. Germany is a recent case in point.
"The break-up of Austria's [government] coalition ... was caused by a ruthless purge of moderates from the ranks of Jörg Haider's right-wing Freedom Party and their replacement with hardline ideologues, The Sunday Telegraph has learned."
While watching events in Europe should be a constant concern, shouldn't we keep a close eye on the People's Republic of China?
Expect to see considerable changes ahead in the European Union (EU).
America pioneered the fast-food industry that is a major part of the nation's economic engine.
