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Episode 2700:
Exploring the connection between spiritual health and overall well-being, the insights from Dan Buettner's The Blue Zones reveal that nurturing spirituality or religion contributes to lower rates of cardiovascular disease, depression, and stress. Whether religious or spiritual, these practices help manage stress, foster community involvement, and enhance a sense of purpose - key elements in living a longer, healthier life.
Quotes to ponder:
"People who pay attention to their spiritual side have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, depression, stress, and suicide, and their immune systems seem to work better."
"Being religious or spiritual may be helpful when trying to incorporate another Blue Zone habit: managing stress."
"Someone can be spiritual but not religious meaning, they can believe that their life has a purpose and they believe in a higher power, but they don’t follow a specific religion."
Episode references:
The Blue Zones: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Second-Lessons-Living/dp/1426209487
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