einstein (São Paulo). 26/Feb/2021;19:eCE6382.
Religion and health: most of times, an excellent combination
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2021CE6382
Dear Editor,
The letter of Pasternak() raised controversial issues about the relationship between religion and health. We intend here to bring some elements for a conciliatory position. In the majority of research on the subject, religious-spiritual well-being is directly and positively associated with better parameters of physical and mental health, quality of life, and longevity.() The benefit of religiosity to general health may be comparable to that are achieved from the consumption of fruits and vegetables.()
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Religion and health: most of times, an excellent combination
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