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Facebook Status Updates May Be Hazardous to Your Emotional Health


It’s mind-boggling that one in every 13 people who walk the Earth is on Facebook. This 24/7 show-and-tell of how a user is feeling, what they’re doing, who they’re dating, and of course photo albums showing their amazing life is usually a fun distraction for a while. But when you’re battling the blues, being subjected to your friend’s chirpy, happy, status updates can get really annoying. And, according to TIME, a recent Stanford University study says that logging too many hours on the social networking site when you’re feeling down can be detrimental to your emotional well-being.

The study claims that feelings of worthlessness, resentment, and anxiety are heightened when faced with your friend’s perky pictures of smiling children and exotic international travel, but that users don’t know the whole story behind their peer’s polished profiles. … More »

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Facebook Status Updates May Be Hazardous to Your Emotional Health

Morning Links: Dr. Oz Breaks Down 8 Embarrassing Bodily Functions


Sick of Getting Sick? – 4 secrets of lucky (and smart?) people who never (or hardly ever) come down with colds. (Vitamin G)

Advice From Dr. Oz Himself – His medical guide to 8 (somewhat embarrassing) bodily functions including farting, bad breath, and vaginal discharge. (Women’s Health)

Go Green On the Road – A free list of almost 50 LEED-certified hotels (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) throughout 18 U.S. states. (The Alternative Consumer) … More »

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Morning Links: Dr. Oz Breaks Down 8 Embarrassing Bodily Functions