Can Facebook make you live longer?
Facebook began in 2004 as a way for college students to connect with classmates at their respective schools. The original Facebook networks were exclusive to students who had direct contact with each other. It was a way for students to see, for instance, who else was in their Biology 101 class. Two years later, Facebook had exploded into a world-wide social networking site.
This past Monday The New York Times ran an article about how social networking websites like Facebook and MySpace have become important to “aging baby boomers” because they provide an easy way for people to connect with each other from home at a time when they begin to feel most isolated.
The article concludes that by providing an easy way for people to connect with each other, social networking sites have enriched the lives of many aging adults.
A few months ago The New York Times ran another article emphasizing the importance of friends and social connections to longevity of life.
So is it safe to conclude that Facebook, MySpace and Twitter (to name a few) are actually increasing the life expectancy of those who participate in the social networking world?
What do you think?
How do you feel about these websites? Have they affected people positively? Negatively?
Interesting factoid: 
Despite the fact that Facebook was created for 18-21 year olds, CNN.com ran an article in April stating that women over 55 are currently the biggest market for facebook.
