Religious Faith Linked To Good Health
Mary Ann Childers
Sep 12, 2007

(CBS) For millions of Americans, religion is an important part of life. CBS 2 Medical Editor Mary Ann Childers reports, there's growing evidence that religion and spirituality can have a positive effect on your physical well-being.

Research scientist Dr. Louise Hawkley has been studying 200 Cook County residents for six years and believes people who have a strong relationship with God have more resilient nervous systems. They handle stress better and see significant health benefits.

"People who had this religious well-being, they had not had heart attacks," Hawkley said. the rest