Idler and Kiser chapter in “Why Religion and Spirituality Matters in Public Health”
Doug Oman’s recent edited volume, “Why Religion and Spirituality Maters in Public Health” features a chapter written by Emory faculty members Ellen Idler (Sociology) and Mimi Kiser (Global Health). The chapter, “Religion and Public Health at...
GPB News: An Interview with Ellen Idler
Ellen Idler, PhD, lead author on the paper, “Religion, a social determinant of mortality? A 10-year follow-up of the Health and Retirement Study”, was recently interviewed on GPB News about her findings. Listen to the interview
Can Going to Church Make You Live Longer? An interview with Ellen Idler, Director, RPHC
There are all kinds of way to get healthy. You could spend time jogging, doing yoga…or going to church. New research from Emory University finds regular attendance at religious ceremonies can improve one’s health and lower mortality. We talk about this idea with...