Most Americans pray for healing; more than one-fourth have practiced 'laying on of hands'

(Baylor University) Nearly nine of 10 Americans have relied upon healing prayer at some point, praying for others even more than for themselves, according to a Baylor University study. 'The most surprising finding is that more than one-quarter of all Americans have practiced laying on of hands -- and nearly one in five has done so on multiple occasions,' said Jeff Levin, Ph.D., M.P.H., University Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health.