Spiritual well-being as a protective factor for endothelial dysfunction in clinically healthy adults
SWB, particularly dimensions related to inner peace and meaning, is independently associated with preserved endothelial function in healthy adults. These findings support the inclusion of psychosocial and spiritual dimensions in cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention strategies.
Authors
- Ana Lúcia Taboada Gjorup (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7719-8591)
- Sergio L. Schmidt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7654-5507)
- Pedro Bastos de Medeiros
- André Casarsa
- Kelen Carolina Silva Cruz
- Maria de Fatima Martins Gil Dias
- Matheus Nakazato Tinoco
- Isadora de Sa Guimaraes
- Leticia Silva Flor dos Santos
- Julio Cesar Tolentino
Institutions
- Hospital Universitário Gaffrée e Guinle (BR)
- Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho (BR)
- Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339676
- Primary Topic
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro