Researchers were surprised to learn that friendships increased life (3) ______ to a far greater extent than frequent contact with children and other relatives.
According to scientists, the ability to have relationships with people to (4) ______ one is important has a positive effect on physical and mental health.
(5) _______, our support networks, in times of calamity in particular, can raise our moods and feelings of self-worth and offer helpful strategies for dealing with difficult personal challenges.