Diet. Exercise. Stress. We have come a long way in understanding how much the way we live affects our health. Recently, another essential term has been added to the mind-body mix—the spirit.
Our awakening to the role that religious faith can play in health and disease raises a big new question. How can this important dimension be integrated into health care?
Is there scientific evidence that religion is good for your health?
Dozens of studies support the idea that religiously involved people live longer. One Duke University study of more than 4,000 men and women found that religious observance—attending services weekly—reduced the risk of dying over a period of six years by more than 25%.
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