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Blogging Good for your Health?

Posted by cameron

March 6, 2008 |

Discovery News recently reported on an Australian research study suggesting that blogging is good for our health, at least mental well being. It seems we have a need to be connected to other people, less isolated etc. I don’t find the needs surprising but I do find it surprising that people can really attend to those needs through blogging. Isn’t it better to have relationships in person rather than in cyberspace? I can see a benefit for people that are extremely shy or are physically isolated, but I can’t believe the computer is replacing the old fashioned way.

I do think it would be a great way for older folks to get in tune with technology and be in touch with other older folks around the world. As one gets older we get less active and may in the end be tied to the house. AARP is progressing towards community interaction on it’s new website, which will offer a ready-made approach to blogging, like MySpace, but where older folks would congregate. That makes sense, but replacing face to face relationships? No way! Of course, some people will replace real relationships with those in cyber space, ultimately creating an unreal, unhealthy way of life.


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  1. maureen on March 10, 2008 7:25 pm

    There’s a place for blogs that’s for sure but I need the face to face contact….hey I want to see your smile and read your body language too!

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