Research has demonstrated that lonely people a. heal from illnesses at the same rate as those with strong social connections. b. have strengthened immune systems for battling disease. c. take longer to recover from illness or injury than do those individuals who have strong and lasting s d. are overall stronger and happier people.
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Research has shown that lonely people do not heal from illnesses at the same rate as those with strong social connections. This implies that social connections play a role in the healing process. Show more…
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