Having a sense of belonging is an important part of enjoying a long and healthy life. For many, this comes from a spiritual or religious practice.

It doesn't matter which faith you choose, studies have found that people who attend a place of worship four times a month and truly feel a part of the group, live an extra 4 to 14 years. All but five of 263 centenarians in the original Blue Zones^® areas belonged to a faith-based community.