Women Who Go to Church Live Longer, Says Harvard Study

Women Who Go to Church Live Longer, Says Harvard Study A sixteen-year-long study of women performed by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that those who frequently attended religious services had a significantly lower risk of dying from cancer-related and cardiovascular-related deaths during the study period. But scientists aren't convinced that God is rewarding His more devout followers. Here are three science-backed reasons religion can improve longevity. READ NOW  Find Out The 3 Reasons Religious Folks May Live Longer  Learn More Study: Taking Teens to Church May Prevent Alcohol Abuse  Explore How Your Religion Impacts Your Stroke Risk  Kitchen Tip So Does Being Married Increase Longevity Too?  READ THESE NEXT 5 Important Signs You're at Risk of Obesity How to Naturally Boost Your Testosterone Win a Year's Subscription to Online Workouts How to Make Low-Calorie Buffalo Wings AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.