Question

★ the benefits of being happy
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1. there are many books, news articles, and podcasts explaining how to be happier. but, why is it so important? being happy actually has many benefits for your body.
2. being happy creates a lower heart rate and lowers blood pressure. focusing more on the positive things going on in your life takes your blood pressure down a few notches. happiness strengthens your immune system as well. grumpy people tend to get sick more often than happy people. when you are happy, your immune response is better. thus, it defends against foreign substances that can make you sick.
3. being happy reduces aches and pains in the body. it can also combat disease and disability. happiness also reduces stress and can help you live longer lives. happy people are more inspired to exercise, which has numerous health benefits as well.
4. everyone needs a good nights sleep. reports have shown that on days when participants felt happy, they experienced a better nights sleep. it also improves digestion and boosts metabolism. believe it or not, happiness prevents wrinkles, too. naturally, smiling lifts your facial muscles and can actually make people look three years younger. so, dont worry, be happy. its good for you!

★ how does the author organize paragraph 2?
a by describing different ways one can prevent getting certain sicknesses
b by naming the effects that happiness has on the heart and preventing sickness
c by listing the reasons why people are happier than others
d by showing the best way to overcome a heart disease

Explanation:

Paragraph 2 first states happy people have lower heart rate/blood pressure, then explains happiness strengthens the immune system to fight sickness. It details happiness's physical effects on heart health and illness prevention.

Answer:

B. By naming the effects that happiness has on the heart and preventing sickness