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Spirituality, religion linked to heart health among Black Americans
Religion and spirituality were associated with improved heart health in a study of Black Americans.
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Religiosity/Spirituality and Cardiovascular Health: The American Heart Association Life's Simple 7 in African Americans of the Jackson Heart Study
Background Religiosity/spirituality is a major coping mechanism for African Americans, but no prior studies have analyzed its association with the American Heart Associat …
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