Turns Out It's Worth It To Talk To The BIG G

Who would've thought that believing in God, talking to Him, and attending church would actually be good for ya?

"Spirituality, faith, church attendance improves immune function in ways that
can be measured, like an increase in white blood cells," he said. (he being Dr.
Michael Torosian, a surgical oncologist at Fox Chase Cancer Center in
Philadelphia, and co-author of the book, Spirit to Heal.)

Need more research or facts to help believe in this?

*People with high levels of religious beliefs or spirituality have lower
cortisol responses. Cortisol is a hormone the body releases in response to
stress.
*Positive thinking produces nearly a 30 percent drop in perception
of pain.
*Spirituality and the practice of religion have recently been
associated with a slower progression of Alzheimer's disease.
*Those who regularly attend organized religious activities may live longer than those who don't.

*Regular participation lowers mortality rate by about 12 percent a year.
*People undergoing cardiac rehabilitation feel more confident and perceive
greater improvements in their physical abilities if they have a strong faith.
*Increased levels of spirituality and religious faith may help substance
abusers kick their habit.

There are many other interesting points to read in this article.

Who would've thought faith in God could be so good for you?