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Holiness is still right! And it has many benefits—not just for eternity, but in this lifetime as well. 🙌🏾 A fascinating study from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that #faithbased practices could be a key to longevity. 💯 The research, led by Professor Tyler VanderWeele, tracked more than 74,000 women over a span of 16 years and found a remarkable trend—those who attended #religious services at least once a week had a 33% lower chance of premature death compared to those who did not. What makes the difference? Engaging in prayer, singing, and communal #worship can stimulate the release of endorphins and oxytocin—natural hormones that promote happiness, reduce stress, and lower inflammation. Additionally, deep spiritual disciplines such as meditation and #prayer activate the parasympathetic nervous system. This benefits physical and emotional well-being by improving the heart rate and decreasing cortisol levels. The bottom line: Worship isn’t just an act of d...

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