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In recent years, about 50 percent of Americans have experienced loneliness, which comes with a hefty dose of adverse effects. Humans are so biologically wired to be social that isolation wreaks surprising havoc on our systems. People who lack social support have a 29 percent higher risk of heart disease. Institutions that once fostered social connection, such as churches and community-based organizations like Rotary Clubs, are shrinking or disappearing. That civic disintegration, along with a COVID-driven remote work boom, is nudging more people into the lonely category. In multiple studies, the stress of aloneness has been linked to higher levels of inflammation in the body. When this inflammation persists, the resulting cellular damage can lead to chronic illnesses like vascular disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.3Mark for ReviewMCQABCWhich option best describes the main purpose of the text ?AIt draws contrast between loneliness and the gregarious nature of an individual, underscoring the impact of loneliness. BIt explains how an individual should rely on personal connections to make life easier and the effects of social deprivation.CIt provides a vivid description on how loneliness can impact a person's health and wellbeing. DIt emphasizes the importance of living in communities only for an extended life span and always being sociable.

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In recent years, about 50 percent of Americans have experienced loneliness, which comes with a hefty dose of adverse effects. Humans are so biologically wired to be social that isolation wreaks surprising havoc on our systems. People who lack social support have a 29 percent higher risk of heart disease. Institutions that once fostered social connection, such as churches and community-based organizations like Rotary Clubs, are shrinking or disappearing. That civic disintegration, along with a COVID-driven remote work boom, is nudging more people into the lonely category. In multiple studies, the stress of aloneness has been linked to higher levels of inflammation in the body. When this inflammation persists, the resulting cellular damage can lead to chronic illnesses like vascular disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.3Mark for ReviewMCQABCWhich option best describes the main purpose of the text ?AIt draws contrast between loneliness and the gregarious nature of an individual, underscoring the impact of loneliness. BIt explains how an individual should rely on personal connections to make life easier and the effects of social deprivation.CIt provides a vivid description on how loneliness can impact a person's health and wellbeing. DIt emphasizes the importance of living in communities only for an extended life span and always being sociable.

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The option that best describes the main purpose of the text is C. It provides a vivid description on how loneliness can impact a person's health and wellbeing. The text discusses the negative effects of loneliness on health, including increased risk of heart disease, inflammation, and chronic illnesses. It also mentions the decline of social institutions and the increase in remote work as factors contributing to loneliness.

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