1. What is the article about?

Social Ties/Social Interaction/Social Support help a person lives a longer, healthier life.

2. What is the topic of paragraphs 2-4?

Social Support

3. What is the main idea of paragraphs 2-4?

Social Support helps people to stay mentally and physically healthy and even helps them heal.

4. According to paragraph 3, what is the most likely explanation for the lower risk of heart disease of subjects in the 1999 study conducted at the University of Utah?

Circle of friends/Social support improves physical health.

5. Write an outline of paragraphs 6-10

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