Another reason not to network online

2009 February 19
by norzu

Found this:

A lack of “real” social networking, involving personal interaction, may have biological effects, he suggests.

He also says that evidence suggests that a lack of face-to-face networking could alter the way genes work, upset immune responses, hormone levels, the function of arteries, and influence mental performance.

This, he claims, could increase the risk of health problems as serious as cancer, strokes, heart disease, and dementia.

2 Responses leave one →
  1. 2009 February 20
    Mafiz permalink

    exactly why im no longer on facebook!

  2. 2009 February 20

    I think this only applies to people who don’t get out of the house.

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