Beyond Social Isolation, Researchers Using Prospective Studies Have Shown That

question 120

True/False

Beyond social isolation, researchers using prospective studies have shown that the people who live longest are those who have varied types of relationships, such as marriage, close friendships, and membership in social, political, or religious groups.

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