James Brody
November 20th, 2008, 12:40 PM
"The research was conducted by Eliezer Schnall, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor of psychology at Yeshiva College of Yeshiva University, and co-authored by Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology and population health at Einstein..."
"To evaluate the impact of religiosity on mortality and morbidity, the investigators looked at variables including self-report of religious affiliation, frequency of religious service attendance, and religious strength as well as comfort, in relation to coronary heart disease (CHD) and death. It is important to note that the study did not attempt to measure spirituality; rather, it examined self-report religiosity measures (irrespective of the participant's religion). Participants answered three key questions at registration, regarding:
- "religious affiliation (yes or no);
- "how often services were attended (never, less than once per week, once per week, or more than once per week);
- "if religion provided strength and comfort (none, a little, a great deal).
"Those attending religious services at least once per week showed a 20 percent mortality risk reduction mark compared with those not attending services at all. These findings corroborate prior studies that have shown up to a 25 percent reduction in such risk."
More at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081119174230.htm
"To evaluate the impact of religiosity on mortality and morbidity, the investigators looked at variables including self-report of religious affiliation, frequency of religious service attendance, and religious strength as well as comfort, in relation to coronary heart disease (CHD) and death. It is important to note that the study did not attempt to measure spirituality; rather, it examined self-report religiosity measures (irrespective of the participant's religion). Participants answered three key questions at registration, regarding:
- "religious affiliation (yes or no);
- "how often services were attended (never, less than once per week, once per week, or more than once per week);
- "if religion provided strength and comfort (none, a little, a great deal).
"Those attending religious services at least once per week showed a 20 percent mortality risk reduction mark compared with those not attending services at all. These findings corroborate prior studies that have shown up to a 25 percent reduction in such risk."
More at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081119174230.htm