#092 Do Mormons Live Longer?
April 11th, 2015 by Dr. John DayDo Mormons Live Longer? Mormons don't drink, they don't smoke, and they even have detailed health guidelines in their scriptures. They also tend to have a tight knit spiritual community. Does this translate into better health and a longer life expectancy? In 2008, UCLA researchers published the "Mormon Longevity Study" in the journal Preventive Medicine. In this article I will share the results of the Mormon Longevity Study, evaluate the role of spirituality on lifespan, and compare the results of this…