Religiosity, which encompasses various practices like observance, personal beliefs, meditation, and community engagement, has been linked to better health and even shorter lifespans. But what's the science behind all this? Researchers are particularly interested in telomeres, tiny bits on the end of your DNA that are connected to how long you live. This review takes ...
Cervical cancer is a major health issue that hits women hard, particularly in countries like Morocco with lower incomes. This illness affects women in many ways, altering their lives completely and affecting their overall happiness and well-being. The goal of a recent study is to explore how this disease influences the quality of life and the role of religion in the ...
Let's zoom in on Finland and see how people's religious beliefs affect their views on science and healthcare, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research shows that those who consider themselves more religious tend to have less positive views on science, tech, and medicine compared to non-religious folks. This was found by looking at data from four Finnish surv...
Imagine you're a patient in Brazil, and you want to talk about spirituality or religion with your healthcare provider. Who would you expect to be most open to this conversation? A recent study set out to find the answer. They surveyed over a thousand Brazilian nurses, doctors, and psychologists about how often they bring up spirituality and religion (S/R) with patien...
The Rosary, a Catholic prayer practice dating back centuries, has been a subject of recent study in Germany. Researchers sought to understand the characteristics and prayer habits of those who use the Rosary, as well as the relationship between their religion/spirituality (R/S) and overall well-being. Conducted online between June and September 2022, the study survey...
Religions can shape how people perceive and connect with their bodies. Researchers looked into how various aspects of religiosity influence interoceptive sensibility (IS), which is our ability to notice and understand bodily signals. They examined Christians, Muslims, and Hindus. Study 1 showed that religious identity influences the relationship between the importanc...
What happens when we look at how kids and teens from tough backgrounds connect with spirituality and religion? A recent study took a close look at this, wanting to understand how these young people and their families deal with spirituality and religion when life isn't always easy. The study found that spirituality and religion can play a big role in these families' ...
Let's take a closer look at how religion and coping methods influence how undergraduate African American college students in the South perceive their mental health. Scientists conducted a study at a big public university in the South to understand these connections better. They brought together 131 students of African or African American descent from an online chat g...
In Australia, some parents aren't thrilled about comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in schools. Let's dive into why that is. Research shows that religiosity plays a big role. Parents who are very religious tend to be more opposed to CSE. This makes sense, right? Many religions have strong beliefs about sexuality and relationships. But it's not just about religio...
You might think that medicine is all about science and helping people, but for LGBTQ+ medical students in Thailand, other things matter too. Religion, family support, and whether they've come out or not can make a big difference in their lives. It's not always easy being different, especially in a place like Thailand where traditions and culture play a big role. But ...