From Woman's World · Allison Nemetz · · 1m 10s
5 Minutes Prayer Eases Pain and Anxiety
Prayer for five minutes cuts pain and anxiety faster than music.
In brief
Prayer for five minutes cuts pain and anxiety faster than music. Five minutes of prayer reduced pain scores by 60% more than music, with anxiety improvements lasting six weeks. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Study Finds Prayer Better Than Music for Pain
A multi-university study showed five minutes of prayer reduced pain scores 60% more than listening to music.
Anxiety Improvements Lasted Six Weeks
Anxiety scores improved 200% more after prayer and stayed strong at the six-week follow-up.
Prayer Helps Nonbelievers Too
The study found prayer reduced pain and anxiety for both believers and nonbelievers.
How to Try Prayer for Relief
Ask a trusted friend or faith community to pray with you for five minutes to ease pain and anxiety.
Benefits Last Weeks
The anxiety improvements from prayer lasted six weeks, showing long-term relief without side effects.
Prayer as Care for Women
For women who often care for others, being prayed for is a gift that brings comfort and relief.
Study Published in November 2026
This research appears in the November 9, 2026 issue of Woman’s World.
The key point
Five minutes of prayer reduced pain scores by 60% more than music, with anxiety improvements lasting six weeks.
