A new study by the University of Texas at San Antonio has found that
people who attend religious services and pray frequently tend to sleep
better than their less religious counterparts.
Data from a large, recent nationwide survey of U.S. adults shows that religious attendance and frequency of prayer are positively associated with overall sleep quality.
The study acknowledges that religion could "decrease psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, which are all associated with sleep outcomes."
"This research is relatively unchartered territory that allows us to better understand the way in which religion and spirituality affect a person's health and overall quality of life," says Christopher Ellison from the UTSA Department of Sociology.
According to UTSA, "Ellison believes the data suggests a person's religious involvement benefits their mental health by reducing stress, promoting social engagement and support from fellow church members, providing psychological resources (hope, optimism, sense of meaning) and promoting healthier lifestyles (lower levels of substance abuse)."
There are many other benefits to attending church, as previous studies have shown. For example, married couples who attend church services together are more likely to live longer, are less likely to be depressed, and less likely to get divorced.
CP
*I can't agree less from personal experience. I always tell people that the way I relax is when I go to church, study the Bible, listen to gospel songs or pray.
Sometimes, life throws challenges at us that gets us overtly worried. It's only God that douses that 'feeling'. His Word always reignites my faith and encourages me to hold on.
It works for me. I am not trying to sound spiritual but that's the truth.
Data from a large, recent nationwide survey of U.S. adults shows that religious attendance and frequency of prayer are positively associated with overall sleep quality.
The study acknowledges that religion could "decrease psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, which are all associated with sleep outcomes."
"This research is relatively unchartered territory that allows us to better understand the way in which religion and spirituality affect a person's health and overall quality of life," says Christopher Ellison from the UTSA Department of Sociology.
According to UTSA, "Ellison believes the data suggests a person's religious involvement benefits their mental health by reducing stress, promoting social engagement and support from fellow church members, providing psychological resources (hope, optimism, sense of meaning) and promoting healthier lifestyles (lower levels of substance abuse)."
There are many other benefits to attending church, as previous studies have shown. For example, married couples who attend church services together are more likely to live longer, are less likely to be depressed, and less likely to get divorced.
CP
*I can't agree less from personal experience. I always tell people that the way I relax is when I go to church, study the Bible, listen to gospel songs or pray.
Sometimes, life throws challenges at us that gets us overtly worried. It's only God that douses that 'feeling'. His Word always reignites my faith and encourages me to hold on.
It works for me. I am not trying to sound spiritual but that's the truth.
Hmmmmmmm!
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