Theobiology: An analysis of spirituality, cardiovascular responses, stress, mood, and physical health

Journal of Religion and Health

Volumn 41, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 347-362

  Lawler, Kathleen A ^a   Younger, Jarred W ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE   (United States)

Author keywords

Blood pressure; Health; Religion; Spirituality

Indexed keywords

EID: 0141626448     PISSN: 00224197     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1021126510680     Document Type: Article

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