Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Massage therapy has been shown to be beneficial for lowering anxiety levels, lowering depression, lowering pain levels, and improving immune function.
2. Some studies suggest that practicing t’ai chi may improve physical functioning for older adults, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and depression, and enhance immune functioning.
3. In the United States, overlapping sectors—self-care, conventional health care, and complementary and integrative practices—influence health care choices.
4. Self-care is probably the most commonly utilized health option.
5. Because of its high level of health care spending, the United States has the best life expectancy rate of the industrialized countries.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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