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Religious People Live Longer, Are Less Stressed than Atheists, Study

June 15, 2018 Posted by Amelia Donovan

Crosses on a wallA U.S. study found that religious people are less stressed and tend to live four years longer on average than atheists.

Study authors believe that being more socially involved, practicing gratitude, and praying largely account for the longevity boost seen in churchgoers. Also, religious people are less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, smoke, and lead a promiscuous life.

Researchers at Ohio State University sifted through more than 1,000 obituaries in 42 states. They divided the deceased into two groups: those who were religiously affiliated and those who were not.

Obituaries usually include info on marital status, religious views, hobbies, habits, and other activities, which are not included in census data.

The findings appeared this week in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science.

Initially, researchers found that religious people live 5.64 more years on average than atheists. After the study results were adjusted for other factors, like sex and marital status, the figure dropped to 3.82 years.

Religious Participation Tied to Longer Life

Scientists adjusted the findings for marriage rates because marriage has been found to trim risk of disease and to prolong life expectancy.

 The study provides persuasive evidence that there is a relationship between religious participation and how long a person lives,

noted senior researcher Prof. Baldwin Way.

A separate study revealed that churchgoers might live even longer than those who do not believe in God. After sifting through 500 obituaries in Iowa, scientists reported a longevity boost of 6.48 years in local religious folks. The boost was greater since most of those people lived in Des Moines, a religious area, researchers think.

Study authors also noted that religious affiliation is often tied to more social activities, which can lower the risk of loneliness and makes people more physically active. However, social activities accounted for only a fraction of the longevity boost.

Being religious has other benefits as prayer and practicing gratitude on a daily basis can be powerful stress-reducing methods.
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About Amelia Donovan

Amelia got her feet wet in the captivating world of journalism while still in college, working as the editor of the university’s newspaper. She minored in Journalism and Mass Communication before receiving a scholarship at a prestigious German university. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, Amelia went on to pursue her biggest passions: journalism and science. She enjoys being up to date with any cutting-edge scientific advancements and her minor in biology allowed Amelia to accurately cover particularly interesting medical topics.

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