Why community and spirituality are a health booster

Good interpersonal relationships are not only pleasant and enriching on a spiritual level, but also healthy for physical well-being.

Time travel to Roseto, Pennsylvania, 1960s:

Scientists took notice of Roseto because the rate of heart attacks in the small town was much lower than in the neighboring towns. And this despite the fact that the inhabitants did not eat healthier or exercise more in any way, nor did they despise tobacco products and alcohol. For decades, scientists conducted studies to clarify the phenomenon of outstanding health. They took into account, among many other aspects, genetic predispositions and the specific olive oil they used.