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Depression More Common For Internet Addicts

 

By: chandrea patterson (Add to your loop)
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 10:28

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According to Business Week, those who find themselves consumed by web surfing may also be exposing themselves to a greater risk of depression.

British researchers recently found that extreme internet usage, or internet addiction, brought more possibility of moderate to severe levels of depression in people ages 16 to 51.

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