The Daily Habit That Dictates Your Lifespan (It's Not Diet or Exercise)

The Daily Habit That Dictates Your Lifespan (It's Not Diet or Exercise)

The Daily Habit That Dictates Your Lifespan (It's Not Diet or Exercise)Yelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 12/11/2025

New research shows sleep predicts lifespan more than diet or exercise. Learn why seven hours matters and how faith and brain health work together for long-term vitality.

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Your Brain on Holiday Stress: A Faith-Based Guide to Regulating Your Nervous System

Your Brain on Holiday Stress: A Faith-Based Guide to Regulating Your Nervous System

Your Brain on Holiday Stress: A Faith-Based Guide to Regulating Your Nervous SystemYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 12/08/2025

Learn how holiday stress affects your brain and body, and discover faith-based tools to regulate your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and restore peace during the holiday season.

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The Gift You're Allowed to Give Yourself This Holiday Season: Boundaries

The Gift You're Allowed to Give Yourself This Holiday Season: Boundaries

The Gift You're Allowed to Give Yourself This Holiday Season: BoundariesYelena Gidenko, PhD
Published on: 11/25/2025

Holiday requests pile up quickly. This blog explains what happens in the brain when boundaries are crossed and how simple limits protect peace, energy, and emotional health.

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