Getting Religion Seen as Help in Being Well

Article Abstract:

Participation in religious and spiritual activities may improve health. Researchers found that attendees have lower blood pressure, healthier immune systems, and less depression than nonparticipants. Listening to or viewing religious broadcasts, however, is associated with higher blood pressure. Attending religious services may enhance people's social support, self-esteem, and coping skills. Physicians should learn of patients' religious and spiritual beliefs early in their therapeutic relationship, and encourage participation when a patient needs emotional and spiritual support.

Health aspects, Religion, Spirituality, Mind and body, Church attendance

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Placing PRINCE in Perspective

Article Abstract:

A study has shown that the cholesterol-lowering drug pravastatin can lower blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), which is a marker of inflammation. However, the reduction is very small and it is not clear that reducing CRP levels will make a significant impact on mortality from heart disease.

Editorial, Physiological aspects, C-reactive protein, Pravastatin

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