Loneliness has been linked to numerous health hazards, including: high blood pressure, obesity, sleep
dysfunction, depression, compromised immunity and Alzheimer's disease and increased risk for cancer. A study published in the 2009 Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
found that loneliness, like happiness, can spread through our social networks. The
study, which followed more than 5,000 participants of the famous
Framingham Heart Study for three decades, reported that loneliness and
feelings of social isolation can travel from person to person
throughout a social network up to three degrees of separation.
Researchers mapped out
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Earlier this month, the NY Times
reported that researchers are now looking into the possible benefits of
older people joining social networks. With one third of people over 75
living alone (according to a 2009 AARP study), the National Institute
on Aging will be awarding $10 million in grants to explore "social
neuroscience and its effect on aging". According to comScore, a media
measurement company, more and more older people are visiting social
networks to connect with others. The Internet allows us to stay engaged
and stimulated, connect with new and old friends, and play games with
others, and research will now focus on whether conducting these
activities within virtual networks can provide us with the same health
and wellness benefits as interacting with a group of offline friends.[ Read More]
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 By Kevin Brown | Bio
In
last week’s post, I defined a Caregiver as “any individual who
willingly gives of themselves to improve the quality of life for
another individual.” There are times when the responsibility of
providing care weighs heavy upon Caregivers. When this giving of self,
especially when it occurs over prolonged periods, leaves the Caregiver
drained of energy and in need of care themselves, it is time to take a
step back and look at what one’s own needs are.[ Read More]
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According to new traffic statistics for August 2008 released by Compete, Boomj.com is the single most visited baby boomer social networking site. Boomj.com beat out competitors Eons.com and TBD.com
by earning 500,000 unique visitors in that month. The site, which
offers free membership and rewards members with loyalty points, was
chosen by ComScore as one of the top 50 global social networks.[ Read More]
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