Researchers have noticed something striking when comparing this small religious community to the rest of America. One study published over 20 years ago found that Adventists who followed the religion's healthy lifestyle could expect to live 10 years longer than others who do not. Tamara Jokes Bohr: It certainly makes people more interested in the community.
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