Rojas. Spirituality and Longevity by Esmeralda Rojas

esmmerss — 2025-02-20 02:06:07 UTC

"According to the above-noted systematic review, religious and spiritual involvement appears therefore to be protective against cognative decline in middle and old age adults (Khalsa 8)."

esmmerss — 2025-02-20 02:16:29 UTC

"Nevertheless, there is consensus that religion and spirituality represent a multidimensional construct that includes cognitive, affective, experiential, motivational, and behavioral features (Hood et al., 1996; Pargament, 1997) (Ciarrocchi 250)."

esmmerss — 2025-02-20 02:20:29 UTC

"Research has shown that certain factors, such as lifestyle practices of spirituality, religious practice, meditation, communal support, and purposeful living, may be as influential as genetic factors in helping aging adults diminish age-related limitations (McManus 1)."

esmmerss — 2025-02-20 02:31:13 UTC

"Higher engagement in religious and spiritual practices is linked to slower cognitive and behavioral decline and better overall functioning in older adults living with dementia (Britt et al. 2022)(McManus 6)."

esmmerss — 2025-02-20 02:36:14 UTC

"Just as a well-balanced diet is crucial for physical health, daily meditation on God’s Word is vital for our spiritual well-being (Joshua 1:8)(Tan 14)."

esmmerss — 2025-02-20 02:41:14 UTC

"In fact, spirituality and religious participation may be just as beneficial as diet, exercise, mental stimulation, and social connectedness (Khalsa 11)."

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esmmerss — 2025-02-20 02:49:30 UTC

The articles indicate a positive association between religious/spiritual involvement and cognitive function, suggesting it may act as a protective factor against cognitive decline in older adults.

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esmmerss — 2025-02-20 02:54:18 UTC

Religion and spirituality are not just about beliefs, but also include practices, personal experiences, meaning-making, and social connections which contribute to their complex nature.

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esmmerss — 2025-02-20 02:57:19 UTC

The quotes from the article show the importance of regular reflection on scripture, comparing it to a healthy diet for the body, suggesting that actively engaging with religious texts like the Bible is as crucial for spiritual health as physical activities like diet and exercise are for physical health.