The Relationship Between Religious and Psychospiritual Measures and an Inflammation Marker (CRP) in Older Adults Experiencing Life Event Stress

Inflammation, often measured by C-reactive protein (CRP), is thought to be related to a number of debilitating illnesses as we age, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. Stress has also been implicated in these processes. This study examines potential protective effects of spiritual...

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Authors: Ironson, Gail (Author) ; Hylton, Emily (Author) ; Krause, Neal M. 1948- (Author) ; Lucette, Aurelie (Author) ; Pargament, Kenneth I. 1950- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2018]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2018, Volume: 57, Issue: 4, Pages: 1554-1566
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