A random but telling statistic: 84 percent of brides use social media on their wedding day. That would be a day they have their best friends around them… Another statistic: The number of social media users has passed 3 billion with no signs of slowing. One thing all that social media usage does not seem to bring is a healthy connection between people. We need real socializing for our health. Science shows it is as important as eating well and not smoking.
Socializing is as critical for your health as not smoking
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