The Internet has been hailed by some as the greatest invention of the 20th century. It's an invaluable tool for conducting research and the free exchange of ideas and information. But can it cause depression?
Apparently so. According to a recent two-year study of nearly 100 families with Internet access, spending just a few hours on line can leave some people feeling more socially isolated, lonely and depressed than they were before.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that the more time subjects spent on the Internet, the higher they scored in measures of loneliness and depression. Teenagers appeared the most vulnerable to the darker aspects of the Internet.
"We were surprised to find that what is a social technology has such antisocial consequences," said Dr. Robert Kraut, the study's lead author. Kraut and his colleagues also advised that "Until the technology evolves to be more beneficial, people should moderate how much they use the Internet and monitor the uses to which they put it."
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Study: Net use causes depression. Reuters, September 4, 1998.
Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.
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