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00:17:47 TZ; Prayer: Prayer is good for the brain according to scientists. V; Prayer scenes. I; Dr Andrew Newberg, University of Pennsylvania, says the brain is a muscle and prayer strengthens it. I; Richard Sloan, PhD, Columbia University Medical Center, says the research doesn't say anything. Lauren Green, Reporting. 00:19:49
[CC] 00:18:09 Spiritual people have believed in the power of prayer for centuries, now some scientists agree. Neuroscientists at the University of Pennsylvania have been running MRI's on Catholic nuns and Buddhist monks during spiritual activity or meditation. They say the scans show a significant increase in brain activity as a result of the daily prayers, and they say it's the equivalent of lifting weights for your brain. ... 00:21:09
00:32:11 TZ; Anorexia: According to the NJ Law Journal Aetna has agreed to pay 250,000 dollars in reimbursements to those who had eating disorder claims denied previously. V; Models. V; Model, source: Daily Mail. I; Dawn Beye, daughter suffers from anorexia, says it is emotionally exhausting to help her daughter as she has been denied insurance coverage. V; Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ logo. I; Judith Brisman, Eating Disorders Resource Center, says the insurance companies are being shortsighted. I; Wade Berrettini, Prof at the Univ of Pennsylvania, says to deny care for anorexia nervosa is to make a grievous error. I; Joseph Vitale, Democratic State Sen, says the companies know anorexia is biologically based. I; Michael Cannon, Dir Health Policy Cato Inst., says it is harmful for state's to force insurance companies to cover people. Peter Thorne reporting. 00:37:13
00:27:22 TZ; Prayer: New research shows that prayer can be beneficial to the brain. V; People praying. I; Andrew Newburg, Dr, University of PA, says prayer activates the frontal lobes of the brain. V; Medical scenes. I; Richard Sloan, Dr, Columbia University Medical Center, says the research doesn't really mean much, says the brain activity is no different than listening to music or watching sports. Lauren Green reporting. 00:29:33
[CC] 00:25:17 Research linking prayer to brain activity is giving some food for thought. University of Pennsylvania researchers used MRIs to see how the brain changes during spiritual activity or meditation. ... 00:28:17
00:33:03 TZ; Prayer : One scientist states that there are positive effects of prayer on the brain. V; worshipers. V; MRI data. I; Dr. Andrew Newberg, Univ. of PA, says it is like training a muscle. I; Dr. Richard Sloan, Columbia Univ. Medical Center, says it doesn't tell you anything new. Lauren Green reporting. 00:35:11
[CC] 00:15:01 S piritual people have believed in the power of prayer for centuries, but now some scientists agree. Neuroscientists at the University of Pennsylvania have been running MRI's on Catholic nuns and Buddhist monks during spiritual activity or meditation. They say the scans show a significant increase in brain activity as a result of the daily prayers, and say it's like lifting weights to build muscle. But not everyone agrees. ... 00:18:01
[CC] 00:26:01 There are a lot of studies you've probably seen that suggest that people who regularly attend religious services stay healthy and live longer. So unds pretty good, right? Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania using MRI technology have gone a step further. They say the power of prayer can actually have a benefit to your brain. It could be different depending on your religion. This is fascinating. Doctor Robert Epstein is Former Editor and Chief of "Psychology Today" magazine. ... 00:29:15