Studies on the Negative Effect of Internet Overuse

Lesson Brief An Nahar
On August 13, An Nahar reported on the findings of two academic studies, one out of the UK and one out of Italy, that identified certain health effects for those who overuse the internet. The studies found that those who used the internet between 6 and 10 hours per day were more susceptible to a weakened immune system and consequently to illnesses. The studies linked the participants isolation while online to a lack of exposure to various microbes that strengthen the immune system. In addition, internet abusers, the study found, tended to have higher levels of stress and the stress-causing hormone cortisol.

icon FlashCards