MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS
STRESS AND HEALTH
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Being religious causes increased health, causing extended longevity
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Going to church decreases negative social ties, which increases longevity
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Religiously active people live longer
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Religious activity causes longevity
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Detailed explanation-1: -Religion boosts lifespan by up to 6.48 years The first study showed that religious believers lived 9.45 years longer than those who did not have a religious affiliation in their obituary. After their sex and marital status had been accounted for, believers lived 6.48 years longer, on average, than non-believers.
Detailed explanation-2: -For example, researchers at the Mayo Clinic concluded, “Most studies have shown that religious involvement and spirituality are associated with better health outcomes, including greater longevity, coping skills, and health-related quality of life (even during terminal illness) and less anxiety, depression, and suicide.
Detailed explanation-3: -Current study found that elderly who were highly engaged with the religious activities had better quality of life and cognitive function as compared to the elderly who were either less engaged or did not practice religious activities.
Detailed explanation-4: -The results of a multilevel regression analysis suggest that religious individuals are on average happier and more satisfied with life than non-religious individuals. This effect is stronger in religious countries with dominant negative attitudes towards non-believers.