Social support functions by boosting the immune system, particularly in individuals experiencing stress, according to research by Uchino et al. (2012).

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  Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology

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• Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu Maricopa Open Digital Press via serper

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