A new study has found that people who consistently attend religious services tend to live longer than those who don't, the JTA (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) website reports today (June 17, 2016).
Four Harvard University researchers analyzed data collected from 75,534 women over 16 years, between 1996 and 2012. They found that those who attended more than one religious service each week had a 33 percent lower risk of premature death.
Twice-weekly attendance corresponded to a 26 percent lower risk, and less than once a week meant 13 percent lower risk.
"Religion and spirituality may be an underappreciated resource that physicians could explore with their patients, as appropriate," the study concluded.
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