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Could Internet Addiction be making you Ill?

Research by Professor Phil Reed from Swansea University suggests that being addicted to the internet can lead to increased illness such as colds and flu. The study suggested that those who are addicted to the internet may suffer from great stress when they are disconnected from the net, and this cycle of stress and relief associated with internet addiction may lead to altered levels of cortisol – a hormone that impacts immune function. Watch this fascinating animation from the College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University to find out if you are addicted to the internet and how this could impact on your health. http://www.swansea.ac.uk/psychology/