Scientists have conducted studies that have shown that religion can affect health indicators. Thus, the experts managed to prove that atheists get sick more often and are more prone to stress, and believers have high rates and are healthier.
In their experiment, scientists gave preference to older people, who, based on their age, may already have various diseases and disorders. And the result showed that believers have an advantage over atheists. The experts noted that it does not matter which faith a person prefers and in which language the services are held, the secret lies in something completely different.
The fact is that being in a church or other institution for religious events, a person feels more protected, feels support, and his stress state is dulled. Believers themselves create an atmosphere of solidarity when they attend a service or simply pray in the presence of people like themselves.
In turn, the atheist does not have such support and must cope with stress and depression on his own, which is not always possible. Consequently, these same psychological disorders over time are capable of provoking the occurrence of other physiological pathologies, as well as becoming a catalyst for diseases.
Anna Lisichkina