According to report today published by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, Americans aged 50 and older are growing fast on social networks, jumping 47 percent last year. The report states, "The appeal of social networking for older Americans may also be related to managing health issues.... people living with a chronic disease are more likely to reach out for support online." This is clearly just the beginning, as we move across the continuum of care from chronic disease to wellness and prevention, the coming years will see health and wellness related social support activities move online, and with this fast moving trend, social health will become an integral part of our lives.
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