Morality and Longevity
(Clearwisdom.net) Research
projects by Yale University and the University of California
followed 7,000 citizens in Alameda County, California. Another
research project by the University of Michigan Investigation and
Research Center tracked over 2,700 people for 14 years. They came
to the same conclusions, that a person's longevity is greatly
affected by his or her morality.
Researchers studying the relationship between mortality rate and a
person's relationship with society have found that a person who is
optimistic and helpful to others, and lives in harmony with others,
can expect a much longer life span. The studies showed that this is
especially true among males. On the other hand, the mortality rate
for people who harbor ill intentions toward others, harm others for
their own benefit, or who are hard to get along with, is 1.5 to 2
timers higher than normal. Researchers concluded that the
phenomenon applies across different races, various income levels,
an assortment of physical training levels, and diverse
lifestyles.
In as early as 1958, Dr. Williams, the renowned American
cardiovascular disease specialist, had followed 500 medical school
students for 25 years. He found that the mortality rate for those
who were hostile was 96%, and that they contracted heart disease at
a rate five times higher than the rest.
Mr. Martins, the Brazilian medical scientist, investigated 583
corrupt officials who accepted bribes, committed embezzlement and
exploited official power for personal gain. After 10 years of study
and investigation, he found that 60% of the corrupt officials were
either seriously ill or dead.
Modern medical research indicates that a kind, friendly and
pleasant manner, coupled with high ideology promotes normal
development of a human's cerebrum, central nervous system and
endocrine system. It also helps in the orderly regulation of the
internal biological clock and in stabilizing the microbiological
environment in the body.
It appears that paying attention to morality and cultivation is not
only a fundamental principal for humankind, it is also an important
basis for achieving good health.
Posting date:
6/15/2005
Original article date: 6/14/2005
Category: Scientific Findings
Translated on 6/7/2005
Chinese version available at
http://minghui.org/mh/articles/2005/6/2/103138.html
