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While those who are religiously conflicted many encounter a decline in health, there are a couple of possibilities as to why religious people tend to live healthier lives.

It is likely people who are religiously conflicted show a decline in health, compared to religious people, due to a lack of community support or ability to manage stress. Since a religious community can offer psychological, social, or financial support, it may help people better handle stress or recover from hardship. Not only can religious people benefit from the community, but they can possibly benefit from prayer or meditation.