Praying for own health

Praying for own health raises the risk of mortality in humans (HR: 1.07 (95% CI: 1.01-1.13, p=0.012)).

“Praying for own health was associated with higher mortality risk, HR: 1.07 (95% confidence interval: 1.01-1.13, p=0.012)”

Humanssurvey-adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression

Spiritual Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices, Health-Related Behaviors, and Mortality Among US Adults: A National Health Interview Survey-Based Cohort Study

Cureus·17 Jul 2026