Activerain: Benefits VS. Risks
In a recent study due to be published next month by JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) it was reported that the business/social media website ACTIVERAIN http://www.Activerain.com has reduced both Holiday Stress significantly (82 %) along with what is commonly known as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).
Preliminary Studies indicate that Patients being treated in both studies reported a sharp decline in feelings of loneliness and isolation and a sharp increase in Business (77%) for those who blogged consistently.
The study found that depressed people were much more likely to get outside and Photograph pictures for their sister-site LOCALISM http://www.Localism.com. A sharp decline in medication was reported by physicians across the Country by patients being forced to reconnect with Nature to get that "Perfect Shot."
Recently, one member of Activerain who refused to be identified simply said "I don't know WHY I feel better while on that site, I just DO. I certainly have less income and business than last year but I'm just Happier." Unlike other online websites, doctors believe it is the SOCIAL aspect of Activerain that has such a profound effect as well as a release of Endorphins while using the site.
In addition to the above findings it was also reported that the "POINT" system of Activerain was another reason patients felt "compelled" to log in each and every day. Although unclear exactly WHY members loved their points so much an astounding number of those interviewed stated that's what kept them "coming back every day."
Research is still underway for the potential risks and side effects of this blogsite. Many reported lack of sleep as their number one side effect from the overall addictive qualities associated with Activerain. It was further reported that many other patients branched off to other areas of the web for further communication and social connection.
Use Activerain with caution if you experience ANY of the following: drowsiness while operating machinery, inability to perform routine functions due to extra time spent on this site, carpal tunnel syndrome for trying to return every comment or sudden weight loss or gain (eating while typing or forgetting to eat completely).
The participants in the initial study will be followed up over a six month time frame.
*The preceeding blog is fictional. (Although it DOES sound as if it has some merit : )!
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By New York Feng Shui Consultant Carole Provenzale
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I know your post is fictional, but it's a litte true. AR features so many optimistic posts and it's contagious. Thank you for your post!
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Carole, you had me going for a few minutes. I thought WOW that is really cool. I do think it helps because we all NEED to be connected to people and this is one of the best ways to do that. Perhaps we should get some older folks to start blogging.