A number of studies have shown that political and personal beliefs can be related to health behaviors. For example, political orientation may be affected by a person’s beliefs about community, self-reliance, and morality, and these same beliefs may influence that person’s likelihood of seeking treatment for a potentially stigmatizing condition, such as a mental or a sexual health issue. A recent article published in PNAS expands on past findings, suggesting that individual traditionalism is associated with national parasite stress.
via Ars Technica
