English, 19.08.2021 22:20, droidd133

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph? a) People with a network of family and friends are less likely to d!e prematurely or commit su!cide.

b) Having a network of family and friends can be beneficial to one’s physical and mental health.

c) Emotional distress often makes people unable to see solutions to their problems.

d) Social and psychological support reduce the brain’s secretion of stress hormones.

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