Worship & Live Longer: Researchers have concluded those who go to church regularly have reduced levels of a body chemical called interluekin-6, a protein linked to weakened immunity. Harold Koenig, M.D., of the Center for the Study of Religion/Spirituality and health at Duke University claims, “Social support from religious sources is greater than that from secular ones because the belief system is more durable.” (New Choices 5/00)
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