A number of studies have shown that there is a positive relationship between attending religious services and living a long time. Another study published last year found that regular service attendance was linked to reductions in the body’s stress responses and even in mortality. However, you don’t have to become a nun to get these health benefits. The simple act of congregating with a like-minded community might deserve much of the credit.
Does attending church regularly help you live longer?
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