Blogging--It's Good for You

The therapeutic value of blogging becomes a focus of study

Self-medication may be the reason the blogosphere has taken off. ...
Scientists now hope to explore the neurological underpinnings at play, especially considering the explosion of blogs. Full Story »

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Subjects: Business, Sci/Tech, Media, Health
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Posted by: Posted by Beth Wellington - May 31, 2008 - 10:41 AM PDT
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Derek Hawkins
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by Derek Hawkins - Oct. 1, 2008

Fascinating! Aside from my absolute contempt for the word "blogosphere," this article hit a nerve with me. Scientific American does a fine job making scientific journalism digestible and relevant to the average reader. I would have appreciated some real life anecdotes from people whose ailments—whatever they be—were somehow alleviated through blogging. Otherwise, a good topic and a good find. (For a laugh, compare this story to the New York Times article I posted below on blogging till you drop!)

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Amie Newman
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by Amie Newman - Oct. 1, 2008

First blogging was bad for your health and now it's an elixir! This is a fantastic exploration of the neurobiological effects of blogging.

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