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Re:Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old i... by IvyMike on Saturday January 03, 2015 @08:51PM (#8832843)
Is there any study comparing observant Mormons vs. a similar population showing better health?

Likewise, is there any study comparing observant Muslims vs. a similar population showing better health?

It would be interesting to see either. I'm skeptical (because I feel like every religion claims that their particular diet has health benefits) but open to seeing a study.

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Re:Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old i... by Evgeny on Sunday January 04, 2015 @01:49PM (#8835362)
Is there any study comparing observant Mormons vs. a similar population showing better health?

There are studies comparing longevity at least. http://www.scientificintegrityinstitute.org/prevmed2008lifes...

active Mormons from age 25 (Anderson, 1999). Males had a life expectancy of 84.1 years, which was 9.8 years greater than that of 1989–1991 U.S. white males. Females had a life expectancy of 86.1 years, which was 5.6 years greater than that of 1989–1991 U.S. white females

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